Play the guitar vs. play guitar?

[Serzige]

Well, this is me again...
I was wondering, previous days, that when I mention "I play the guitar" (talking 'bout my self) I said so. My concern is: is there any explanation when saying "I play the guitar"? As you've noticed one could say specific things like "the earth", the sea" or "the sky" because they are specific ones and unique. And then I wondered "why the guitar"? ...May I say " I play guitar"? Well, just let me know what you know.... thanks...

See ya!
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Sergio M.
"Life is too short to grieve in sorrow"

[Yankee]

Hi Sergio

Good question. I think this may a a bit of a "gray area".

If you just want to talk about your general ability to play a particular musical instrument, then I think you could say it with or without "the".

But I personally would probably use 'the': I play the guitar.

Amy

[Chocolatee]

I agree. I, too, would say, "I play the guitar." It just sounds better to me. Saying "I play guitar" seems a bit awkward.

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