Musical tunes with limited sight – part 2

Are there musical instruments that are easier or harder to play if you are blind or visually impaired?

"I know that it is possible for everyone to play a musical instrument. Because with all our muSEEum colleagues together, we could form a band! From piano to violin and from guitar to bagpipes, we have many talents among us."

Therefore, it doesn’t matter which instrument you play; it’s mainly a matter of practice and a bit of talent. And you know, every advantage has its disadvantage. If you see less, you become more focused on your hearing, and that’s exactly what you need.

One thing you don’t often come across is blind drummers. The disadvantage of a drum kit is that the drums are often placed in different locations. But if you practice with the drums always in the same spot, I’m sure everyone can do it.

At the moment, I’m not actively playing an instrument. I used to take guitar lessons, but that wasn’t for me. Drumming I find difficult because you need to be really careful to stay in time. On the other hand, playing the piano was doable. I even did this while singing in the past."

And now a completely different question that our followers are interested in: do you like going to concerts, and if so, how do you get there?

"Definitely, I love going to concerts. Recently, I went to a concert by Harry Sacksioni ‘50 years on stage’. After that, I built a radio show around it and had the opportunity to do a great interview with Harry Sacksioni. That was of course fantastic!

How I get to a concert depends on how far away it is. If a concert is far away, I’m more dependent on others. With public transport, you can’t be too late returning, and taxis are expensive. Fortunately, a friend of mine likes the same genre as I do."

We enjoy going to progressive rock concerts together. Often, these concerts are in Zoetermeer. It’s nice that I can carpool. Beforehand, we grab a bite to eat in Zoetermeer. What’s great about these concerts is that they are often for a small audience. This means you have your own spot and can move around much more easily than in a large crowd."

That’s it for now! Thank you for reading the blog about Hans and his passion for music.

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