Are ひきますand 演奏します interchangeable?
Or can you use them only for specific music instruments?
Does it make more sense to say
私は、ギターを演奏します。or 私は、ギターをひきます。?

Question

Are ひきますand 演奏します interchangeable?
Or can you use them only for specific music instruments?
Does it make more sense to say 
私は、ギターを演奏します。or 私は、ギターをひきます。?

Answer

Hi Jorge,
演奏する is a formal verb meaning to play (any) instrument.
ひく is informal and used for the string and keyboard instruments such as guitar or piano.
We use the verb 吹く for wind instruments such as trumpet or harmonica.
There are more complicated rules but above are good to know for beginners.

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