Instrument of Choice . . .
 

There's a possibility that this subject has already been addressed, however I'll give it a shot anyways!!!

Answer this: what is your absolute favorite instrument. One being so that it makes you shiver with goosebumps when it's played because the sound is so magnificent? It doesn't have to be one that you necessarily play.

For me, when I hear the esraj I am entranced. It has the tantilizing effect of the violin's vibration, but the strings beneath add an extra umph to the whole effect. Overall it's sounds it too unique to compare.

However, I can not say it is my favorite. I have yet to really delve into this question. I'm hoping some of you have an absolute answer.

I like keyboard because it's so incredibly versatile. And it's easy for a beginner to plunk around on but also very difficult to play well.

mmm, good choice! I used to own an old Yamaha keyboard. I was a little tyke, thus it was quite easy to make noise with and definitely good for plunking round :P

My absolute favorite insterment has to be the drums.When I play the drums...I feel like Im expressing myself without words. I know alot of musicians probably feel the same,but I just cant get over how good it feels and how happy it makes me.

Well I play the piano so this is obviously my favorite. But if I were to choose one that I don't play I would say violin.

I play piano and I think it is one of the most beautiful and saddest instruments I've ever heard and played.

But I also love playing guitar. I can't pick between the two.

for me it's the flute. a well performed solo piece will leave me with every hair on my body standing on edge. it's like channeling the air we all breathe into the voice of a god when it's done right.

I love hearing some good, dark classical guitar.

I love instruments that have many many layers. Like an organ or a bagpipe. They just put out so many different sounds its like a whole band in one! i love cello too.

I love a lot of solo instruments when played well but I have to put in my vote for....the human voice. When its used well, its eargasmic.

eargasmic indeed!

Cello played in the lower register.

key board vs guitar
 

dear friends!

how r u doing? I need information as I want to start playing music. Please let me know among keyboard Vs guitar, which is the most popular one? Which of these two helps us to compose more music? let me know
cheers
happy holidays

I love piano, but recently, I've been getting into electric bass.

I love it, I haven't touched my piano in 2 weeks though.

thanks for ur reply, can u tell me what is the difference between a piano and key board?

We make more music with key board or with bass guitar?

ur info is very important to me

cheers, btw merry christmas
raghav

Keyboard is the more general term. A piano is a type of keyboard, as is an organ, as is a synthesizer.

thanks for the reply, but i want to learn an instrument, so that i can enjoy my self playing music from the movies., or pop albums, how can i do it?? please guide me thanks

hey! I most definitely recommend you start on the piano OR keyboard. The piano has more keys, thus a larger musical range. However, the keyboard has ways of making learning funner. For example, the keyboard has numerous instruments stored in it's memory. So instead of playing E flat piano, you can play the same keys and the tone of an organ, or a flute will sound from the speakers. But truly, if you want to progress in music. Piano is really the fundamental instrument. It teaches, above all else, in my opinion, so much that you need to know in order to move onto other instruments. I started on piano and keyboard. Then I moved to saxophone, violin, baritone sax, etc. I do not at all regret starting on piano, and believe it would be very difficult to progress fluidly in music without learning it first.

make more music with the keyboard at first. Once you've worked on piano for a while, there is no reason why you can't begin to work on guitar. It's best to learn both clef's on the piano (treble and bass). This really helps!!!

Also, the most popular one... that's a hard question. Guitar is easier to play around with, once you learn the chords you can make random tunes and such. Also, guitar is easier (for chords) to play - some- pop/rock tunes. Keep in mind, I didn't begin playing music on the guitar though. It may be less easy for others who are just beginning.

Theremin easily. It gives me chills because it produces a hauntingly beutiful sound, although a bit eerie.

hi friends thanks a lot for ur reply, i appreciate it very much. i am learning piano on a keyboard. at this point of time i cannot buy anymore new instruments. my future goal in music is to compose music on my own similar to those in movies or atleast i should be able to play all my favorite music available. what is ur advice.

thanks again,
cheers
merry christmas,
raghav

thanks mariavolante, i will learn piano on the keyboard. as i have diferent tones on the keyboard, i wish to play music similar to those in movies or song albums.

The Banjo it for sure has the funnest solos