Is it easy for a keyboard player to learn drums?

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Yes.
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Yes. As a musician, you already are exposed & experienced in the world of rhythm & co-ordination to some degree and therefore, yes.
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It's comparing apple to oranges. both are good fruits depends which tastes better. :)
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yes. ofcourse..because he ll be familiar with timing
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Yes. If you look at most pro drummers abroad, they always recommend that drummers ought to know the keys/piano, because it helps so much in your overall musicality. If you go to music college for drums, they will still make you learn keyboards as a compulsory subject, so yes, all in all, it will be easy...
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Yes. If you look at most pro drummers abroad, they always recommend that drummers ought to know the keys/piano, because it helps so much in your overall musicality. If you go to music college for drums, they will still make you learn keyboards as a compulsory subject, so yes, all in all, it will be easy for you in some sense, but like learning anything, it requires dedication and practice if you really want to improve. read less
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Most of the talented musicians can and do play multiple musical instruments and, in some cases, sing also. However, generally generally playing keyboard, it is certain, does not impose any difficulty/disqualification on playing drums. On the other hand since a keyboard player is already familiar with...
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Most of the talented musicians can and do play multiple musical instruments and, in some cases, sing also. However, generally generally playing keyboard, it is certain, does not impose any difficulty/disqualification on playing drums. On the other hand since a keyboard player is already familiar with music, a keyboard player is that much in advantage to learn drums or any other musical instrument. read less
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Interesting question. They are absolutely two separate genre of musical instruments. While key instruments like organ, piano, harpsichord etc. leverage on scales and harmony, drums leverage more on timing, pattern, resonance and few tones. At the heart of musical ability in a human being there are two...
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Interesting question. They are absolutely two separate genre of musical instruments. While key instruments like organ, piano, harpsichord etc. leverage on scales and harmony, drums leverage more on timing, pattern, resonance and few tones. At the heart of musical ability in a human being there are two basic senses - sense of tone and sense of rhythm. Be it a pianist or a drummer, a miss of tone or time is fatal to the music been played. Phil Collins is a fine example of being a great drummer, and an equally good pianist. My favorite multi instrument player is Mike Oldfield. Try and get a copy of his famous concert 'Tubular Bells'. read less
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