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Buying guides & how-tos
How to choose your first guitar
- Decide between acoustic and electric
- Consider body size and playability
- Check action and setup
Keyboard features explained
- Weighted keys vs. synth action
- Polyphony and sounds
- Connectivity (MIDI, USB)
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Instrument learning difficulty — at a glance
Note: Difficulty 1 (Very Easy) — 5 (Very Hard). Times are typical estimates and vary by learner.
| Instrument type | Beginner-friendly | Difficulty (1–5) | Beginner time | Intermediate time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard (acoustic & digital) | Yes | 2 | 6–12 months | 2–4 years |
| Guitar & Ukulele (acoustic/electric) | Yes (uke easiest) | 1–3 | 1–9 months | 1–3 years |
| Strings (violin, cello) | Possible (needs guidance) | 4 | 6–12 months | 3–6 years |
| Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, sax) | Yes | 3 | 3–9 months | 1–3 years |
| Brass (trumpet, trombone) | Yes (physical effort) | 3–4 | 3–9 months | 1.5–3 years |
| Percussion (drum kit, cajon) | Yes (cajon easiest) | 1–3 | 1–6 months | 1–3 years |
| Voice (singing) | Yes (goals vary) | 2–4 | 3–6 months (basic) | 1–5 years |
| Other (harmonica, accordion, world instruments) | Varies | 1–4 | 1–12 months | 1–4 years |
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