Play any instruments? *would you like to? (if you don't)

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 04:56 PM

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I play the violin!

It's a great instrument. I encourage you to learn soon so you have longer to enjoy playing.

I wish I'd learned to sight-read piano music when I was a child. My household had a nice piano, but I was focusing on clarinet and violin. The piano didn't appeal to me as much, so I never did more than make up my own little piano songs. I never even thought of asking for piano lessons, whereas by the time I was 7 I *knew* I wanted violin lessons.

Now I wish I were able to read piano music rapidly. Luckily, I can read piano music well enough to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C major. Since I feel that's one of the most beautiful piano pieces, I don't fret too much about not being able to sight-read more than that!

I can sight read simple pieces perfectly. Obviously complex ones take practice :P. Piano's problem is that it's not particularly a fun instrument to play until you get fairly good at it.

And is violin fun? I mean it sounds nice, but it sounds like it's a lot of fun too.

VEGANGELICA · 10-26-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tbug2007

I can sight read simple pieces perfectly. Obviously complex ones take practice :P. Piano's problem is that it's not particularly a fun instrument to play until you get fairly good at it.

And is violin fun? I mean it sounds nice, but it sounds like it's a lot of fun too.

Hmm...I feel that playing the violin is pleasant and enjoyable, but I wouldn't call it "fun."

Maybe because I've played so long, when I play violin it feels just like an extention of my body, and so playing the violin is nice but I take it for granted. I like that you have to move your bow arm quite vigorously, sometimes with full-body motions. The sound you get matches the motion you make. There's a strong body-instrument connection.

Now electric guitar -- I'd say THAT instrument is truly fun, more of a euphoria fun. Being able to make a tiny motion and create a huge sound is kind of a rush! I'd vote for electric guitar as "most fun instrument."

I'd say second-most fun instrument is the cello.

Third most fun instrument to play: drums.

Fourth most fun: violin.

~~Farfisa~~ · 10-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Is mayonnaise an instrument?

Phantom Limb · 10-26-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by loose_lips_sink_ships

Is mayonnaise an instrument?

Only when played properly.

Kaimon · 10-27-2011, 10:50 PM

I want to learn, and currently trying, to get a grasp on the double bass. And jesus christ is this hard. Especially the bowing (I can do a decent pizzicato). I'm no stranger to a bow, but goddamn.

I think the E string is going to be the death of me.

ThePhanastasio · 10-28-2011, 01:18 AM

I've been teaching myself piano / keyboard so as to add some nice and different flavor to my music. I can play guitar, french horn, and percussion - but piano is so different. I tried once before, and couldn't do anything. Now, with guitar knowledge, chords aren't as foreign to me. I just need to get the hang of the movement of hands.

Howard the Duck · 10-28-2011, 01:40 AM

^^i can play some decent ragtime on the piano

~~Farfisa~~ · 10-28-2011, 01:57 AM

The oud is something I would really like to be able to play. Being that I'm mainly a guitar player I'm pretty used to fretted instruments, so it will be a challenge. Also, the idea of using microtonal scales seems like it would be able to break up the monotony of playing a guitar that's only cable of using the chromatic scale.

The tanpura also seems like a great instrument to have and play. I don't plan on taking it to bonfires or anything, that's pretty lame and poseurish. The prospect of being able to gently tap three stings for hours while I zone out seems kind of relaxing.

The harmonium is probably the only keyboard instrument I'd ever learn and again, it seems like an interesting and unusual instrument to have and play. Being similar to accordion as it uses air to pass through the free-reeds resulting in sound.

dojo · 10-28-2011, 02:34 AM

I've played the guitar back in high-school. Really enjoyed it, but I had to go to college, so my music career ended pretty steeply

Have tried to play it this year again, I need to re-learn most of the stuff though.

Windy · 10-28-2011, 09:36 PM

I'd like play drum and piano~~They are different. It's cool to play drum.

View Poll Results: what instrument dou you play? -PLAY, NOT "WANT TO PLAY" - IN THIS CASE
Guitar	263	60.05%
Drums	123	28.08%
Bass	124	28.31%
Keyboard(it sucks...)	129	29.45%
Other	177	40.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 438. You may not vote on this poll

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ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	I've been teaching myself piano / keyboard so as to add some nice and different flavor to my music. I can play guitar, french horn, and percussion - but piano is so different. I tried once before, and couldn't do anything. Now, with guitar knowledge, chords aren't as foreign to me. I just need to get the hang of the movement of hands. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	The oud is something I would really like to be able to play. Being that I'm mainly a guitar player I'm pretty used to fretted instruments, so it will be a challenge. Also, the idea of using microtonal scales seems like it would be able to break up the monotony of playing a guitar that's only cable of using the chromatic scale. The tanpura also seems like a great instrument to have and play. I don't plan on taking it to bonfires or anything, that's pretty lame and poseurish. The prospect of being able to gently tap three stings for hours while I zone out seems kind of relaxing. The harmonium is probably the only keyboard instrument I'd ever learn and again, it seems like an interesting and unusual instrument to have and play. Being similar to accordion as it uses air to pass through the free-reeds resulting in sound. Last edited by Farfisa; 10-28-2011 at 02:02 AM.

10-28-2011, 02:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
dojo Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 108	I've played the guitar back in high-school. Really enjoyed it, but I had to go to college, so my music career ended pretty steeply Have tried to play it this year again, I need to re-learn most of the stuff though. __________________ The Blog

10-26-2011, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	Is mayonnaise an instrument?

10-27-2011, 10:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kaimon Talking Cactus Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freebirds Posts: 201	I want to learn, and currently trying, to get a grasp on the double bass. And jesus christ is this hard. Especially the bowing (I can do a decent pizzicato). I'm no stranger to a bow, but goddamn. I think the E string is going to be the death of me.

10-28-2011, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Windy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: HK Posts: 52	I'd like play drum and piano~~They are different. It's cool to play drum.