Drums or Electric Guitar?

YoshimiTheEthereal · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hello! I am 18 and I am very interested in learning to play a musical instrument, preferably the electric guitar or drums. However, I have a lot of pain in my hands and sometimes my arms, possibly tendinitis. Which instrument would be easier for me to play? Please help me!

JayT · (#2 (**permalink**))

The Moog Taurus, you play it, with your feet...

reptilesandsamurai · (#3 (**permalink**))

If your pain gets worse with intricate movements of your fingers I wouldn't recommended playing the guitar. Besides, everyone plays the guitar.

JayT · (#4 (**permalink**))

But not everyone plays the guitar well.
But yeah, guitar might not be the best bet.
Why don't you try something a little bit easier on the hands.

komitsuki · (#5 (**permalink**))

How about cowbell? If not, just stick to drums because it's simpler.

Undertherose25 · (#6 (**permalink**))

I get Carpel Tunnel Syndrome like no ones business, I had to stop playing drums because it kept giving me CTS. But it might've been the way my teacher was making me hold the sticks.

Personally I think drums are probably easier on a person than a guitar.

YoshimiTheEthereal · (#7 (**permalink**))

LOL at Moog Taurus!

Hmm . . . well it is sounding like neither is good for me . . . which do you think I could play the longest at one time with little pain? I doubt I'll actually join a band as a guitarist or drummer, so it'll really be more for fun. And thanks to all of you for the help!

JayT · (#8 (**permalink**))

I think the drums. Like stated guitar is pretty intricate, but if you just want to play simple tunes I don't think it should be too bad.
I'd head to a music store and try them both out and see which one feels better.

darksyndrem · (#9 (**permalink**))

A guitar may not be good for your tendins or w/e....but, it may be just what you need. That movement could strengthen you enough to stop the pain......drums are very irritating, lots of motor skills required.