Saturday, June 12, 2010 . 6/12/2010 03:32:00 AM

Recently, I've been thinking about instruments... Don't ask me why. My deprivation from my piano as well as my songwriting makes me think of of making music recently. Maybe anime plays a bit of a part... well, anime sometimes has the power to influence my actions, especially if they're doable.  

Everyone knows I used to play the piano. I used to hate it, 'cause I always felt I was a vessel to fulfil my mum's childhood dream of playing the piano. Then, when I stopped my lessons, I started to enjoy them. 'cause I could play the songs I wanted, the way I wanted. That's probably the freedom I wanted when I played. When I had lessons, there was no freedom. Just pieces of music your teacher wants you to practise and play for her. 

But then when we had to move, Mum just had to sell my beloved piano WITHOUT my permission, earning my cold silence for an entire week. I'm still rather miffed about it. 

So now, I have no piano to vent my anger. I could control my temper with it. I'm serious. Oh, and my fingers are rusty too. 

When my bro had a guitar for his birthday (mind him, he has NO KNOWLEDGE of playing the instrument), I started having thoughts of learning, although I'm a bit apprehensive about that thought, since previous experience with the guitar has left me with a fear of producing the "tok" sound, which happens on 80% of the time I'm holding a guitar. 

One thing about guitars is, it's extremely awkward for me to hold it. Yeah, I know of lefthanded guitar players, but it doesn't feel at home on me. Most of the time, I'll be slinging the guitar on, and then I'd realised it's on the wrong side. 

But one thing about guitars: they're cool. I can't deny that. Whenever I'm watching a music video, I'll be looking at the guitarists most of the time. The way they stand, the way they sit, the way the move to the beat... I kinda like it. 

Other than the sound of "tok" that I produce, guitar music actually sounds rather nice. Classical, accoustic, electric... they produce rather good music when their owner is great. Like Orianthi (sorry, she's the only one I've heard a solo from).  Maybe Taylor Swift too. And my multi-instrumentalist cousin. 

Then, I decided I wanted to learn the ukulele. That'll probably happen after I  graduated, when I have more time. Well, from what I heard, it's smaller, has lesser strings, and it's easier to learn. Hopefully, I get the strumming right. 

Just last night, after watching an anime, I thought maybe I wanted to try out a keytar, since I have a background in keyboards and piano. It looked easy to play... Until I checked out the prices. It's tons cheaper than a piano, but not something I could afford. I'm so sadden by that. 

Well, I could dream.