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Drums & percussion vs Guitar

Drums & percussion and guitar have 94% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatDrums & percussionGuitar
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyCalm
To start$300$120

Choose drums & percussion if

  • More physical
  • Livelier

About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.

About drums & percussion

Choose guitar if

  • Gentler on the body
  • More relaxing

About $120 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About guitar

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.