Yep. You either got it or you don't.
I say guitar, but have realistic expectations.
Learn the cowboy chords and it will sound good.
I think of all the kids I went to grade school with where we all actually studied music. Back when it was a more normal part of the curriculum. Every kid got an instrument and professional instruction. Violin, piano, drums, brass section, on and on. Most learn fundamentals but then wash out and put the instrument in their closet. One did end up playing violin in a symphony somewhere though.
For most, an acoustic guitar becomes a piece of fine art, or furniture in the end. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Or, if you get a Martin, Taylor, Gibson, it may go up in value in twenty more years if you take care of it. Probably not though since they're cranking out so many now. I always wanted a Gibson Hummingbird but that wouldn't be the best use of $4,000 for me.
Still, you may have untapped talent you're unaware of.
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Originally Posted by Chocaholic
Played guitar for decades. I can play every chord known to man and every scale on the fret board. But can’t cobble together more than a couple barely recognizable tunes…and I sing like a rusted door hinge.
When YouTube became a thing I kept seeing video after video of 8 year old kids wailing away just shredding with a level of finesse I only dreamed of. To this day, they pile on. Amazing musical talent on display from children to adults across the spectrum.
As such, I came to the conclusion that any monkey can learn chords, scales and finger picking but in the complete absence of talent there will be no music made. As such, I’ve lined it from my list of things I was going to do in retirement and absolved myself of the frustration. I quit.
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