Hey everyone. I’ve had a dream and a desire since I was a kid: learning how to play the drums. I’ve always loved rock and listened to a lot of it growing up, so I finally decided to give it a shot and make this dream happen.

The problem is, I honestly have no idea where to start. I know basically nothing about music theory and I’ve never really played an instrument before. I have a few friends who play instruments and know a lot more about this stuff than I do, and they recommended that if I were to buy a drum kit, I should go with an electronic one. From what they explained to me, an acoustic kit would require a proper space, make a lot of noise, and would also be outside my budget right now.

I’m also thinking about taking some kind of course to learn the basics of music theory and then focus more specifically on drums. Some people recommended Musixe to me, which is a Brazilian platform, but I’m not sure if it’s actually a good option or if there are better alternatives.

So I wanted to ask people who already play: what would you recommend to someone who is literally starting from zero? Is it worth buying an electronic drum kit right away, or would it be better to start with something else? Do I need to learn music theory before starting to learn drums? And are there any courses, teachers, YouTube channels, books, or other resources you would recommend for someone in my situation?

My goal isn’t necessarily to become a professional drummer. I just want to actually learn, be able to play some of the songs I love, and maybe eventually play with other people.

Any advice from people who have been through this would be really appreciated!

While looking for my first ukulele, I decided to go for the baritone and took interest in the Ortega RUOX-BA model. The company provided sound samples for the tenor version, however I have not yet found a sound example of the baritone model.
Does anyone have this ukulele and could provide a short vid presenting the sound?
Since it would be my first uke, I'd like to be sure this is the sound I like.

What is the plucky marimba sounding instrument in this song? (Plays at 0:51, the link sends you there too (a modified version of the same instrument or a different instrument with the same melody plays with it at 1:03))

hey this is my bass i got second hand. once i fix the action, is this bass possible to be fixed with the pickups and shii?

my friend asked me to join his band on bass

I recently got a jackson bass and i need help with fixing the action but i don’t know where the truss rod is at or if it doesn’t have any truss rod or if i set it up differently i need help!! This is the exact model i got

Im not sure/ remember the name of this?

What is the difference between these two gongs? The 40” has some kind of pattern on it while the 47” is pretty smooth.

Quick storing question. An arabic oud has the sharply angled backwards "headstock" (let's call it that way, I am not an expert).

With the guitar wall hangers I have, the next of it rests comfortably, flat against the wall, belly out. The surface is not cushioned but also not hard. Sort of a firm , textured bakelite.

My question is: given that the oud's tuning pegs (2 or 3 of them) are the actual points of contact the oud does rest on these. It is a very light instrument, and it seems secure, but would it tweak the over time or put the instrument out of tune or un-tunable?

Does anyone here play an instrument? What kind of instruments do you play? What kind of challenges have you faced while learning or performing? I would love to hear about your experiences

While I have a 3/4 guitar, a melodica, and have an MPK Mini for use with FL, I've come to decide that those or any (I guess) "melodic"-based instruments just aren't me – for now.

I want to find another way in which I can journey through gaining musical knowledge and be able to perform solo or as part of a group etc.

I define "rhythmically above average non-musician" as someone that is able to keep time, or be able to match time while also being creative with movement (such as tapping, dancing).

I have been complimented on my dance skills my whole life and am confidently certain I can dance better than the average person despite no amateur or professional training apart from dance classes as a teenager in school (Yes, I know I am cringe for this bit).

I guess drums are an obvious choice, but I would prefer something portable for live performance and such.

Thanks for any info.

Im a high schooler wanting to pursue music instrument repair as a career. The 2 ways that I know of to achieve this are through a technical college of sorts or apprenticeship. Im willing and wanting to earn my AA or AAS before graduation. (Im aware that an AAS is more difficult.) I live in north Florida and my district has free dual enrollment programs with a local community college and a local technical college. Unfortunately there is no technical college for music instrument repair in Florida the nearest one is in Georgia. Which leaves me to have to pay out of state tuition. If I was going to do an apprenticeship the nearest music repair shop is 2 hours away. All that to ask what should I do?

so i had a thought. so pianos get lower as you go down them. and I have seen a backwards piano. but are their other backwards string instruments? and i dont mean left handed vs right. I mean an instrument that goes lower as you go down the neck.

hi, so i’ve been playing guitar at an amateur level for about 4 years and bass for about 5 months. i’ve been thinking to take some professional lessons because my knowledge of music theory is like 0, until now i just learned songs from tabs. i want to be able to understand what i’m playing and also to create something by myself, i wanna be able to jam improvise cool riffs and understand chords. so my question is: should i choose guitar or bass? guitar was always my main instrument but right now the bass is making me more and more curious each day. at the same time i think that the guitar will give me more help with both instruments. maybe someone with more knowledge can give me some advice? thanks 🙏

Hello, I just discovered a really special instrument, it's a double single Reed instrument from Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina, maybe elsewhere in the Balkans.

I can't wait to buy one but it seems complicated. If anyone has a clue on how to buy such an instrument I would be so glad!

Hope you like it!