[Dixielandjazz] Fw: Hardest instrument to learn OR EASIEST?

[thompson]

> Well stated, (as usual), Mr. Gunter!  I have tried to play a washboard and
> found quickly there is MUCH more to it than keeping time.
>
> AND I also noticed that the subject changed in this thread from the
original
> question posed by Mr. Romans.
>
> <<<< on 6/19/02 6:22 AM, Bob Romans at cellblk7@attbi.com wrote:
>
>  If a friend of yours wants to learn to play in a Dixieland jazz band, and
> has never played ANY instrument,and asks you which one would get him there
> fastest, what would you tell him/her?
>
> Regards.
>
> Rebecca
> Flower Mound, Texas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Gunter" <jazzboard@hotmail.com>
> >
> > A washboard, while appearing to be a simple concept, offers as much
> > challenge to the musician as learning to play any instrument in the
> > percussion section. Elements of phrasing, timing, articulation and
> > technique, timbre, all offer unique challenges which only practice and
> > dedication can overcome to produce groovy stuff!!!
>
>