Abandoning IIDX to learn a real musical instrument

[HIT THE KEY]

Just interested in a few opinions on this, so has anybody ever done this (though I guess if they have, they probably wouldn't be here on the forum) and why did you do it? Also, what instrument did you take up and how is it going?

I stopped playing about about a week and a half ago because I've always wanted to take up an instrument and people told me I that I should apply my IIDX skill to something - I love classical music and keys (obviously) so I've taken up Piano. Self-taught and it's actually really enjoyable. I feel like I'm picking it up pretty quickly and can play a few simplified classical pieces already.

I also find I get more of that gratification factor when I learn a song on Piano and FC it (yeah, I judge success the on Piano the same as IIDX) than if I FCed a song on IIDX, so it might be a while before I go back to IIDX.

Actually, I'd be interested to hear reasons why people haven't given up a music game to play actual music as well.

[The Deep Striker]

for me it's simple...i'm too poor to buy an instrument...and even if i did have the money to buy one it would probably go into computer parts and beer

[Jumbo]

I played percussion, mostly keyboards, in middle/high school before I even touched IIDX, and I still played in percussion ensembles in college after I picked up IIDX (and Pop'n and Guitar Hero). It kind of silly to think that you can only do one or the other. I mean if you want to play an instrument, that's cool, but it's no different than using your time for other activities.

[zonic505]

I would like to learn to play the piano (I've already been playing the trumpet for almost 6 years, so maybe I'll switch instruments & see if I can learn piano), but I wouldn't abandon a game (in this case, IIDX) just because I can play a real instrument. In fact, the music from Bemani games makes me want to learn how to play them on piano (or in GF/DM's case, guitar & drums) even more.

[HIT THE KEY]

Originally Posted by Junvlm_zkbo

I played percussion, mostly keyboards, in middle/high school before I even touched IIDX, and I still played in percussion ensembles in college after I picked up IIDX (and Pop'n and Guitar Hero). It kind of silly to think that you can only do one or the other. I mean if you want to play an instrument, that's cool, but it's no different than using your time for other activities.

Fair enough, though I guess the reason I have to abandon IIDX for an instrument is a) no time for both, b) I get too hooked on games and when I play them it's all I'll do. I guess "abandon" is too strong a word to use. I intend to play IIDX again at some stage, but would like to focus on Piano until I feel I've accomplished what I want to.

[nostromer]

I was actually an active musician LONG before I picked up IIDX.

In my opinion there is no reason to "quit" IIDX to play a musical instrument. I would say do both, the timing of IIDX and the ability to hear the music will help you play an instrument and vice versa. and if you don't have time.. I would say at least play it in a 80/20 ratio.

IIDX and playing real music is very complimentary to each other.

Unless you just are sick of IIDX, then i'd say go for it.

[BITCH I LOOK LIKE GOKU]

Originally Posted by nostromer

I was actually an active musician LONG before I picked up IIDX.

Basically that.

Play an instrument, play IIDX, they don't really work against each other in any way.

[CG ZiO]

An instrument takes too much thought, and will not give me immediate gratification.

[BITCH I LOOK LIKE GOKU]

Neither will IIDX at first. You have to practice to get good, just like with an instrument.

[limewirelord]

This guy: AAA's Skorpion Fire on Piano :P

[demonpoodle]

i guess i go in the other direction. i've played piano for years. and recently i decided to try my luck with a synth. for some reason playing synth made me want to try out IIDX since i do love electronic music and the controller somewhat reminded me of a midi controller heh.

[Blackraven]

Interestingly, I used to play drums before and I took lessons more than five years ago. I guess what led me to learning drums was because I started getting addicted to DM (it was called Percussion Freaks back then in our region).

I guess the same also applies for why I took piano (perhaps because of BM IIDX and a bit of KBM). Ideally though, I want to find a way so that my skills and techniques that I learn from piano can be applied to BM IIDX and vice-versa. Sorta like what LISU did before (in that he was a piano master who was also playing BM IIDX & is considered as a 'one-hand legend' in the BM IIDX community)

[VeliusIIDX]

The short answer is because I'm more well known for mashing keys in a video game.

[DJjeff]

IMO, i will never abandon IIDX, even though taking up a musical instrument would be both nice and probably a wiser decision, I just don't have the motivation, nor the time, to take up an instrument. I've tried it all, piano and guitar(when i was younger), but i just show no interest in learning how to play, or practice, nor do I show any interest now. I know what your gonna say. Since you practice playing IIDX, why not practice getting good at an instrument? I just show no desire to. IIDX will always be my instrument.

[Jeff Paine]

IIDX is not an instrument
Guitar Hero is not an instrument

It is possible to play IIDX or Guitar Hero in addition to a real instrument. You're not "graduating" or anything, it's two completely different things.