Is quantum physics easier than playing this guitar piece?

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The discussion compares the difficulty of quantum physics to playing a specific guitar piece, emphasizing that the comparison is subjective and varies based on individual skills. Participants highlight that fine motor skills and melodic sense are crucial for musicians, while mathematical understanding is essential for quantum mechanics. The consensus leans towards quantum physics being more challenging, particularly for those without a strong background in the subject. The conversation also touches on the motivation to learn music versus the complexities of quantum mechanics.

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Is quantum physics easier than playing this guitar piece?

  • Yes

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  • No

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  • They are equally difficult

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The internet has a question for the PF members who are also musicians. Is quantum physics easier than playing this guitar piece?

 
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The key is to understanding the relationship between the musical performance and the resulting recording.

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Impossible to compare. Across the population different people are going to naturally have better fine motor skills and melodic sense while others have better mathematical and causality sense.

Also easier is a misnomer. I'd be more motivated to learn this piece than to learn quantum physics. Also how deep into quantum physics do we have to go? I passed my intro to qm class during my bachelor's degree but I'm not research grade.
 
It’s not that difficult of a guitar piece, definitely a Newtonian mechanics level.

The playing is an athletic endeavor- mechanics of technique, muscle memory, visual and aural memory. Might as well ask whether being a starting forward in the NBA is more difficult than quantum mechanics - certainly there are fewer NBA players than people competent in QM.

Now this is a difficult guitar piece

 
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It's a bit of a weird comparison. I can play a little bit so I'll say QM is harder. Only 9 years on the site so there is still time.
 
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