More people would try playing an instrument if they could borrow one to try it out. I already play several, but I'm running out of money and space for more. It'd also be nice to pop down to the library and check out the one I'm currently obsessing over to see if I want one permanently. Hell, I'd donate ones I hardly ever use to add to the diversity. This wouldn't replace buying instruments any more than regular libraries ended book stores.

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[–] -2 points 9 months ago (6 children)

People who can’t afford instruments would disagree with you

Right ... but you could say that about a lot of expensive and niche hobbies.

Imagine all the great music we miss out on because someone couldn’t afford an instrument or a lesson. What we need as a society is to provide for each other.

Imagine all the terrible music we were spared because talentless randoms couldn't just pick up an instrument for free.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    Imagine all the terrible music we were spared because talentless randoms couldn't just pick up an instrument for free.

    Have you installed bugs at all of your neighbors houses or something?

    Probably not, because if you did you'd be more annoyed at people who play their instruments well. That requires hours of boring exercise that don't sound well at all. And even when they practice a piece, they'll usually practice 4 bars on repeat, for an hour.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    Dang your pessimistic rhetoric is wild. Humans being musical isn't just a hobby it's one of our species defining traits.

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  • [–] -2 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    No it isn't. Whales and birds sing ... it's a hobby.

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