What instrument should i play?

-I have played piano for six years and i am starting to get bored of it. I want to start a new instrument and i have been researching but i just can't decide. I don't want any band instruments like saxaphone trumpet, clarinet or flute. Also i would like it to be somewhat portable. Basically not something like a piano. I might think about playing guitar, but does that take a long while to be good at? Does anybody have experience with guitar like instruments or unique instruments that were fun and sounded good? ThanksNo matter what instrument you select, it takes time to get Beyond the basics. Guitar is very popular and many find it easier to play.

Part of it depends on what you think is good.

Guitar does not require that you have a great ear to be pretty good. You need to be able to tune it, and then the notes are what ever you fret them to be.Ukulele - It's small, fun, you will learn it in days, and it will make you a better musician. It's a good lead-in to the guitar. The downside is it's a bit trendy and a bit nerdy at the same time.



Harmonica - Fits in your pocket. Easy to get pretty good at, hard to get great at. Completely different than a piano. The upside is if you do become great, people will hold you in high-regard.



Accordion - Much heavier than you'd think, and much more difficult to play. 50% exactly like a piano. If you become great, people will be sort-of impressed, but still not really like you.
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I would suggest guitar when first reading your post otherwise you could try the ukelele or maybe start with something easier like... bass because there are less notes... Without the portable scale you could take up drums.. Either way I hope this helps :)
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I suggest a keytar or an accordion. If neither of those help you can just play guitar hero.
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