If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.

要想练好一种乐器，你必须持之以恒。

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It is wise of Linda to make up her mind to learn to play an instrument.

对琳达来说明智的做法是下定决心学会演奏乐器。

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Or you should learn to play an instrument or something. Or learn to draw.

或者学点乐器之类的，或是学画画。

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He wanted to make an instrument that could play a note longer than notes played on a traditional acoustic guitar.

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He learned to play the harmonica by watching an old man play the instrument.

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Only problem was, he didn't have a band or know how to play an instrument.

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