Should I choose violin or piano?

Piano is much easier than violin to start with. You still need a teacher for good technique, but you can get them in later when you have some basic competence. Piano also sets up a lot of skills (musical score, for instance) which are generally portable to other instruments, so it's a pretty good choice.

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Is it too late for me to learn an instrument?

No. It's never to old to learn anything. Having the determination and persistence to continue is the hard part. It might be harder for you to learn as your brain isn't as flexible as it was. Music is a language and it will take work to learn. Don't get discouraged though!

Can I learn it by myself? Hiring a teacher is out of the question. I plan to learn by myself. If this is not possible should I give up?

Of course you can. There is a source right here for you to ask questions regarding technique, etc. But, I would recommend getting a basic theory book and an instrument book (make sure it isn't band oriented). These will give you a path to follow, then supplement with videos on YouTube, etc for other things you want to learn. There are some downsides to self learning especially if you pick violin. You will probably end up with bad posture and possibly end up not even hitting a correct note. You can probably find some sources on the internet on ways to prevent and on what proper posture and finger placement is. And, a beginner with a violin sounds VERY bad (You've been warned. :)).

My choices are violin and piano. Which is easier to learn?

My personal opinion is that the piano is easier to learn. Violin requires precise hand movements (not that the piano doesn't, but less so). It will also be easier to play, note- wise, because it should already be in tune. I also think the piano is more versatile, you rarely hear a pop song with a violin, but every song has a chord progression that can be played on the piano as you or someone else sings along.

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What does P mean on a tab?

“What does the P stand for in a guitar tab?” Whenever you see this, it means that is where you are to play what is known as a 'pull off'. It's a very common move to make when soloing, and it's also one of the easiest things to accomplish. Place your index finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.

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Whenever you see this, it means that is where you are to play what is known as a ‘pull off’. One of the benefits that guitar tab has over traditional sheet music is the way it can show you when to use specific guitar-related techniques. A good example of that is a commonly asked question:

“What does the P stand for in a guitar tab?”

Whenever you see this, it means that is where you are to play what is known as a ‘pull off’. It's a very common move to make when soloing, and it’s also one of the easiest things to accomplish. Place your index finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string. Keep your finger there, then use your 3rd finger to fret the note on the 7th fret. Play the note, then ‘pull off’ your third finger so that the note you are holding on the 5th fret rings out. It’s really that simple! Check here for a beginner guide to how to read a guitar tab: If you’re a beginning guitar player just starting out, it’s probably a pretty safe bet to say there are a lot of things about playing the guitar that seem a bit overwhelming. Here is a quick guide to get you started using guitar tabs

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