>From time to time I seem to perceive a certain reluctance to pay for good quality extras to match your expensive instrument. My advice may be too late for some of you, being well established, but it is well to bear in mind when advising tyros that there are always extra expenses with any musical instrument. First, a case or box in which to keep your precious hurdy-gurdy safe from harm, possibly a hard box as well as a padded soft case; straps to hold the instrument firm and safe when playing (these should come with the instrument, for they are essential equipment.) Then there are the running expenses: one to one lessons, strings, adjustments by a specialist from time to time; an instruction book on the hurdy-gurdy and books to guide you in music making and about music, not forgetting dance and song, for you can never know too much about your chosen subject. Then there are travel costs to the various venues where you will want to play and listen. And lurking around the corner there is always the temptation to acquire a better instrument! We often do all this for our children but balk at the cost when it is for ourselves. But forming an intimate relationship with a musical instrument is a long term commitment which can not be done on the cheap if it is to be really satisfying. MP
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