{"id":90005,"date":"2022-01-07T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=90005"},"modified":"2022-01-07T16:54:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T16:54:57","slug":"is-it-easier-to-learn-guitar-or-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/is-it-easier-to-learn-guitar-or-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it easier to learn guitar or piano?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re a beginner music producer or after a hobby, a new instrument opens up a world of music. But which is easier, piano or guitar?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing your first musical instrument<\/a> is a personal decision. If you\u2019re on the fence of piano vs guitar, we\u2019ve gathered some arguments that could help swing you in either direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off, they\u2019re both solid starter instruments<\/a>. Co-ordination is the hardest part of learning any musical instrument, but at least with guitar and piano you don\u2019t have to worry about breath control like with a wind or brass instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore the pros and cons of both instruments, to give you a better idea of which to jump in and learn first. That\u2019s right \u2013 first. You can always learn both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s easier to learn, piano or guitar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you\u2019re debating whether to learn guitar vs piano, it\u2019s worth noting that both instruments require co-ordination between the two hands, and of course with your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guitar <\/a>comes out on top in terms of how quick it is to learn to play with both hands in harmony. To make any sound on the guitar you immediately have to strum or pick with one hand (usually your right) and with the other form the shape of a chord or hold down a single string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With piano <\/a>you can get started immediately playing a simple melody by playing each hand separately. That\u2019s much easier to master \u2013 but eventually, you have to put the two hands together, which arguably is harder than the guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aerial view a pianist has while sat in front of the instrument makes it easier to visualise where to place fingers on the keyboard. Learning music theory<\/a> is simpler when the notes are laid out in front of you, making patterns and shapes clearer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a beginner music producer? Piano might be more useful. Once you\u2019re familiar with the layout of the keys, the piano roll in your DAW<\/a> will make a whole lot more sense. You can buy a MIDI <\/a>keyboard and program in melodies for any virtual instrument <\/a>you like, after picking up even only basic piano skills. You can just use a guitar sound<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n