Is there a musical instrument you wish you could play?

B Natural answer

Yes, I wish I could play the piano. It sounds calm, and it can fit so many songs. Right now I can only tap out a simple melody, so I would love to learn the piano properly. I think being able to read music would help a lot, but I also like the idea of play by ear when I hear a song I enjoy. If I had the chance, I would set aside a little time to practice every day and start with easy pieces.

Key phrases in this answer

• learn the piano — begin studying how to play the piano.“She wants to learn the piano properly.”
• read music — understand written notes and rhythms.“It helps if you can read music.”
• play by ear — play music by listening instead of reading notes.“My brother can play by ear.”
• pick up the guitar — start learning the guitar casually.“I want to pick up the guitar this year.”
• strum a few chords — play simple guitar chords in a relaxed way.“He can strum a few chords after dinner.”
• the saxophone — a woodwind instrument with a rich, jazzy sound.“The saxophone sounds great in a small band.”