88% matchPerformance
Harmonica
Pocket-sized and pure fun. Bend a few notes and you're playing the blues by the weekend.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startEasier to start
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Hobbies like Playing Guitar
The 10 hobbies most like Playing Guitar, ranked by how much they actually have in common. Closest matches include Piano, Harmonica, Kalimba. Each card shows what it shares and where it differs, so you can open a full profile or compare any two side by side.
10 hobbies · ranked by compatibility with Playing Guitar
Top pick93%matchPerformance · closest to Playing Guitar
Piano
Ideal for those who want the most complete musical instrument for understanding harmony, melody, and music theory simultaneously.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
How they line up · scored 1–10
Cost to start
Social level
Hands-on craft
Learning curve
Mental focus
Playing GuitarPiano
More hobbies like Playing Guitar
ranked 2–1088% match
88% matchPerformance
Kalimba
A thumb piano that sounds gorgeous the instant you touch it. No skill required to be soothed.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startEasier to start
59% matchPerformance
Beatboxing
Build drum kits, basslines, and whole beats using nothing but your mouth.
At homeSolo focusLifelong mastery
Cheaper to startMore social
59% matchPerformance
DJing
Ideal for those who love curating music and sharing it with others..
At homeLifelong masteryMusic
Cheaper to startMore social
57% matchPerformance
Choir Singing
Find your part and let it lock into harmony with a room of voices.
Lifelong masteryMusic
Cheaper to startMore social
56% matchPerformance
Singing
Ideal for those who want the most accessible musical pursuit, with no instrument to buy, no dedicated space, just your voice.
At homeSolo focusLifelong mastery
Cheaper to startEasier to start
53% matchPerformance
Drums
The most physical, immediate instrument: keep time, lock a groove, and feel a room move with you.
At homeSolo focusLifelong mastery
Cheaper to startMore physical
50% matchArts & Expression
Sound Design
Build the sounds a film, game, or track needs to feel real.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
50% matchPerformance
Voice Acting
Become a dozen characters using nothing but your voice.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
Frequently asked questions
- What hobbies are similar to Playing Guitar?
- HobbyStack ranks 10 hobbies similar to Playing Guitar. The closest matches include Piano, Harmonica, Kalimba and more. Every result scores at least 40% on a blended compatibility measure covering shared discovery traits, category overlap, and personality fit where data exists.
- Why are these hobbies similar to Playing Guitar?
- These hobbies share key discovery traits with Playing Guitar — most commonly Music & Sound, Audio, At home. Discovery traits describe how an activity feels (cost, social mode, physical intensity, setting) rather than just what type it is, so matches often reach across category lines.
- How is the similarity percentage calculated?
- Roughly half the score comes from trait overlap, with category making up most of the rest, plus a small personality-vector nudge when data exists. Every card shows the final rounded percentage so you can compare at a glance. Only hobbies scoring 40% or higher are shown.
- Can I compare Playing Guitar and another hobby side by side?
- Yes — every card on this page has a Compare link that opens a side-by-side view of Playing Guitar vs that hobby. You can also open any hobby's full profile for gear lists, project ladders, and richer trait detail.
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