Do You Play an Instrument?

Verbal · 2005-03-16, 12:02 PM

Surely we have some musical talent lurking around here? So what do (or did) you play?
I still like to play around on the guitar and piano whenever I'm feeling "creative", lol.

Anyone ever play in a band?

Jim · 2005-03-16, 12:08 PM

I wish I did.
I took 6 years of piano lessons and I can play MaryAnne

I own a really expensive Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty with Gold Hardware but can't even play Smoke on the Water. I am actually thinking it may be time to get rid of the guitar.

Verbal · 2005-03-16, 01:06 PM

Jim, that looks like a pretty nice Gibson... any reason for getting rid of it? I'm a Fender fan myself... my weapon of choice is my Telecaster Special Edition, though I don't think the neighbors appreciate it nearly as much as me.

Jim · 2005-03-16, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Jim, that looks like a pretty nice Gibson... any reason for getting rid of it? I'm a Fender fan myself... my weapon of choice is my Telecaster Special Edition, though I don't think the neighbors appreciate it nearly as much as me.

I can't play it

Verbal · 2005-03-16, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I can't play it

OK, then that makes sense.

Urb, music lessons were mandatory in my family too. We had to take piano lessons all summer when all the other kids got to play outside. I hated it at the time, but have to say I'm more grateful for it now.

Toni KatVixen · 2005-03-16, 02:09 PM

I never did the cool stuff & play in a band, but I did play the violin for 5 yrs a lifetime ago. Still have it & a bunch a music. Hoping that one of the nieces or nephew would want to learn it one day so I can pass it on.

Right now, we want to find one of those victorian type bed and breakfasts so we can do a "classical" shot with it.

spookyx · 2005-03-16, 02:13 PM

I used to be able to play the bass guitar at one time... I could play a lot of the police and cure songs.

I think walking on the moon was the first song i could play that people could recognize

urb · 2005-03-16, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Urb, music lessons were mandatory in my family too. We had to take piano lessons all summer when all the other kids got to play outside. I hated it at the time, but have to say I'm more grateful for it now.

Me too.

Here's a pic of the same Hohner Telecaster I have.
http://www.musikkavisen.no/pubimages...1025prince.jpg

DaveTheViking · 2005-03-16, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I wish I did.
I took 6 years of piano lessons and I can play MaryAnne

The Alice Cooper song?

Jim · 2005-03-17, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveTheViking

The Alice Cooper song?

No, MaryAnne is the easiest song to play on a piano

cd34 · 2005-03-16, 12:51 PM

When I was very young, one summer when I was a latchkey kid, I took Piano, Saxophone and Guitar lessons at the summer school.

Throughout school, I ended up playing Alto Sax and the last two years of High School, Baritone Sax. I played in Concert, Marching and Jazz band, but, two weeks after I graduated high school I got my drivers license, stopped riding my bike, put the instruments away and haven't touched them since.

I can still read music, can probably plunk out a few tunes on the piano, it would take a little time to get back into the saxophone, and probably a little time for guitar.

Now, I can play a mean radio. (well, not really, I listen to mp3/ogg files)

RawAlex · 2005-03-16, 12:56 PM

I don't play any one instrument, but I do use programs like Reason to develop music for movies, sound effects, and such... I have been involved in the music business on and off since I was 16. The new tools that are out there make it possible for someone like me to build all sorts of interesting things.

Alex

cd34 · 2005-03-16, 12:59 PM

I used to write .mod files on my C64 with its unique sound chip.

I have lost all ability to do graphics, pick colors or create music -- and I sing poorly too. I will just stick to what I know.

MadMax · 2005-03-16, 01:11 PM

I've been in several bands, recorded a couple albums. I've been singing since I was a kid, and a lot of what I do is rock/acoustic rock/metal. No drug in the world is better than standing on a stage in front of a few hundred people who love your music

cd34 · 2005-03-16, 01:11 PM

I think it was '75 when I got my guitar. I had a Fender Acousto-electric that was sort of a maroon color with a white pinstripe. Probably similar to the TC-90 today.

I do know how to play the sig though.

Greenguy · 2005-03-16, 01:16 PM

No one has said that they play the Skin Flute yet?

cd34 · 2005-03-16, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenguy

No one has said that they play the Skin Flute yet?

You can still be the first.

digifan · 2005-03-17, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenguy

No one has said that they play the Skin Flute yet?

Haha... when I was a little girl I tried to learn to play flute but it did upset my Dad who was working at home so much that I was allowed to play it in a small room only so i stopped it. He needed peace working on his novels.. other than that he loved music and used to play the piano like a pro and even the organ in the church if one of his friends asked him to play on their wedding.

|cool|

msanchez · 2005-03-17, 06:56 PM

I knew a thread like this would bring out the metal heads.

Lot of hair in that band Fonz

Thats how I ended up on bass as well

msanchez · 2005-03-17, 07:03 PM

Buy My bands Record

Linkster · 2005-03-18, 05:59 AM

Hmmm - started out with violin - classically trained including going to college for a music degree - until I dropped out - picked up piano and all the other orchestral instruments along the way.
Played in bands starting out in 1966 and playing bass and keyboards.

Now I stick with my Fender Jazz bass and my Korg Triton for my fun - played a fun jam gig last weekend in a college town doing a lot of Pink Floyd and J Taylor stuff.

Pics from the place we played - http://www.davesdarkhorse.com/ although it looks like the WM(my stepson) hasnt updated for a few days

urb · 2005-03-16, 01:49 PM

I own and play, a 1930's Selmer alto saxophone, a 1940's Conn tenor saxophone, a Hohner Telecaster Prinz, a couple of Yamaha acoustic guitars, a flute, a Yamaha PSR 4500 keyboard and an upright piano I've been playing since I was 3.

I came from a family where music lessons were mandatory.

msanchez · 2005-03-16, 01:52 PM

Been in a few bands, recorded a few records went on a few tours.

Was alot of fun.

Oh yeah I play bass. Had a cheap ass $100 bass that lasted me forever.

tortus32 · 2005-03-16, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by urb

I own and play, a 1930's Selmer alto saxophone, a 1940's Conn tenor saxophone, a Hohner Telecaster Prinz, a couple of Yamaha acoustic guitars, a flute, a Yamaha PSR 4500 keyboard and an upright piano I've been playing since I was 3.

I came from a family where music lessons were mandatory.

Those Selmer saxaphones are worth a fortune! Lucky you!

I have a Yamaha YST-23 (student variety alto sax)

I also play and own a clarinet, several harmonicas and a brand new Yamaha U3 upright piano.

I'm completely self taught and I play by ear. I started when I was 12 on one of those old organs that just had major and monor chord buttons to the left. My daughter is taking piano lessons and is trying to teach me to read music - which I'm slowly getting - LOL!

Bill

cd34 · 2005-03-16, 02:45 PM

since Dexy's Midnight Runners?

2005-03-16, 12:02 PM	#1
Verbal Verbal prefers 56K Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 563	Do You Play an Instrument? Surely we have some musical talent lurking around here? So what do (or did) you play? I still like to play around on the guitar and piano whenever I'm feeling "creative", lol. Anyone ever play in a band? __________________ Verbal

2005-03-16, 01:06 PM	#3
Verbal Verbal prefers 56K Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 563	Jim, that looks like a pretty nice Gibson... any reason for getting rid of it? I'm a Fender fan myself... my weapon of choice is my Telecaster Special Edition, though I don't think the neighbors appreciate it nearly as much as me. __________________ Verbal

2005-03-16, 02:09 PM	#6
Toni KatVixen Nobody gets into heaven without a glowstick Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 420	I never did the cool stuff & play in a band, but I did play the violin for 5 yrs a lifetime ago. Still have it & a bunch a music. Hoping that one of the nieces or nephew would want to learn it one day so I can pass it on. Right now, we want to find one of those victorian type bed and breakfasts so we can do a "classical" shot with it. __________________ Peace toni@katvixen.com

2005-03-16, 12:51 PM	#11
cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	When I was very young, one summer when I was a latchkey kid, I took Piano, Saxophone and Guitar lessons at the summer school. Throughout school, I ended up playing Alto Sax and the last two years of High School, Baritone Sax. I played in Concert, Marching and Jazz band, but, two weeks after I graduated high school I got my drivers license, stopped riding my bike, put the instruments away and haven't touched them since. I can still read music, can probably plunk out a few tunes on the piano, it would take a little time to get back into the saxophone, and probably a little time for guitar. Now, I can play a mean radio. (well, not really, I listen to mp3/ogg files) __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2005-03-16, 12:59 PM	#13
cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	I used to write .mod files on my C64 with its unique sound chip. I have lost all ability to do graphics, pick colors or create music -- and I sing poorly too. I will just stick to what I know. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2005-03-16, 12:08 PM	#2
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I wish I did. I took 6 years of piano lessons and I can play MaryAnne I own a really expensive Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty with Gold Hardware but can't even play Smoke on the Water. I am actually thinking it may be time to get rid of the guitar.

2005-03-16, 02:13 PM	#7
spookyx Kodak Ghosts Run Amok Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hobbs End Posts: 1,718	I used to be able to play the bass guitar at one time... I could play a lot of the police and cure songs. I think walking on the moon was the first song i could play that people could recognize

2005-03-16, 12:56 PM	#12
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	I don't play any one instrument, but I do use programs like Reason to develop music for movies, sound effects, and such... I have been involved in the music business on and off since I was 16. The new tools that are out there make it possible for someone like me to build all sorts of interesting things. Alex

2005-03-16, 01:11 PM	#14
MadMax "Without evil there can be no good, so it must be good to be evil sometimes" ~ Satan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Motor City, baby, where carjacking was invented! Now GIMME THOSE SHOES! Posts: 2,385	I've been in several bands, recorded a couple albums. I've been singing since I was a kid, and a lot of what I do is rock/acoustic rock/metal. No drug in the world is better than standing on a stage in front of a few hundred people who love your music

2005-03-16, 01:16 PM	#16
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2005-03-17, 06:56 PM	#19
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2005-03-17, 07:03 PM	#20
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2005-03-18, 05:59 AM	#21
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2005-03-16, 01:49 PM	#22
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2005-03-16, 01:52 PM	#23
msanchez It is better to watch things then to do them Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Thumb Posts: 484	Been in a few bands, recorded a few records went on a few tours. Was alot of fun. Oh yeah I play bass. Had a cheap ass $100 bass that lasted me forever. __________________ I buy text links, clicked traffic, blog posts, and more! Hit me with a pm.

2005-03-16, 02:45 PM	#25
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