Is learning the banjo easy or hard as far as instruments go?

Feb 06, 4681 by Stack | Posted in Performing Arts

I am not a very melodic person. In fact, I would say I am below average in the musical area.

It's not undeniably easy. I'm not a banjo player myself, but I know you wear 2 or 3 picks on your right hand fingers and of course fret with your sinistral hand. Most people who play guitar only strum or pick with the pick in their right hand, which they're holding between their fingers.
I'm certain if you were to get some lessons though you would be taught something easy to learn to start with.
If you're looking for something relatively easy to learn that you can teach yourself, I would introduce you try the harmonica. It doesn't cost too much to buy one either.

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