GostHacked Posted November 11, 2011 Report Posted November 11, 2011 Still learning guitar and bass... though still not very good. Didn't practice much over the summer. -k I picked up my bass last night after a few months .. mainly use it to hammer out some simple bassline for a new track. My fingers were completely retarded and it was a little tough. It's tiring and frustrating at times, but that one moment where you hit everything right makes it all worth it. Quote
jbg Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 Play both piano and drum. Played drum since I was a kid and pretty good at it. What, at the same time? Sits on the piano, jumping up often enough for the keys to play, while the "wind" section was played by escaping sulfurous gases. He would play drums the usual way, jumping around enough to keep the piano playing with his rump. (Just kidding) Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Moonlight Graham Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Posted November 12, 2011 Those that do play instruments, how long you been playing and what do you consider your skill level at? I find it interesting to see how people gauge themselves on their abilities. Another good question is how much time per week do you play? Intermediate at guitar. I pick up my guitar everyday and fiddle around just to have something to do while watching tv. I probably get in a few hours per week. If I jam with buddies once a week then add an extra 3-4 hours. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Guest American Woman Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Guess I'm the only one who plays the violin. Should make that 'played,' as I haven't picked it up in years and don't know how well I'd be able to play these days. Still pluck away at the piano on occasion. As for wishes, I wish I could play the cello - such a beautiful instrument. Edited November 12, 2011 by American Woman Quote
kactus Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 What kind of drum? Bass drums. I'd like to learn playing guitar but just haven't got the time. Quote
kactus Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Sits on the piano, jumping up often enough for the keys to play, while the "wind" section was played by escaping sulfurous gases. He would play drums the usual way, jumping around enough to keep the piano playing with his rump. (Just kidding) Wow! You seem to have some experience in this area with vivid imagination. Care to share with us your expertise? (Not kidding) Edited November 23, 2011 by kactus Quote
Jack Weber Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 Guess I'm the only one who plays the violin. Should make that 'played,' as I haven't picked it up in years and don't know how well I'd be able to play these days. Still pluck away at the piano on occasion. As for wishes, I wish I could play the cello - such a beautiful instrument. Played the cello in school...Also played the clarinet and sax in school...Gramps played clarinet and sax in big bands around Southern Ontario in the '30's and '40's... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Guest American Woman Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 Played the cello in school...Also played the clarinet and sax in school...Gramps played clarinet and sax in big bands around Southern Ontario in the '30's and '40's... Cool! And must have been an awesome time for your Gramps! - Love the Big Band era. Quote
WLDB Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 I play the guitar from time to time. Not that well. I dont have much time to practice. I mostly stick to folk/country stuff. Quote "History doesn't repeat itself-at best it sometimes rhymes"-Mark Twain
RB Posted August 14, 2012 Report Posted August 14, 2012 Besides the meat-flute or rusty trumpet? I play guitar, electric and acoustic. Mostly anything rock-based. Hard rock/metal/alt/indie/classic rock...whatever, classical guitar is also sweet. Been playing for about 5-6 years. Never had a gig, just jam with buddies. I'd also love to learn the cello. Yep, I play the piano, can literally go nuts (in the good way)...I like jazz, opera - classical music is beautiful. the trouble with playing too deep music you can detect "bad" pieces and then really go nuts - the bad way. Yesterday at the Olympics closing - the opening music by Scott was that kind of music that really did not reconcile and ended...gave me a headache Quote
GostHacked Posted August 14, 2012 Report Posted August 14, 2012 In school I played , trumpet, clarinet, sax, french horn, trombone..... even flute for a short while. Now I pick up my bass now and then, and my main instrument is a PC and a digital audio workstation suite. Quote
Jiblethead Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 ive played piano since i was 3 or 4 years old my parents forced me into it and i hated it. when i hit high school, i switched to drums/percussion and loved it. Now i thank my parents for making me play, because it gave me a lot of musical knowledge and i was able to pick up percussion easily. Now im in a band, we play local bars and shows, make a lil bit of money and have a lot of fun! thanks mom and dad <3 Quote
eyeball Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Do you play a musical instrument? I used to flat-pick bluegrass on guitar and I was getting fairly good at it too but fishing and logging is kinda hard on the old claws. In addition to blisters on my fingers I had jagger and leader cuts. They look more like gnarly misshapen sausages than anything now. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Guest Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Guitar, badly. But I just treated myself to a Larivee, and I'm looking for lessons... Quote
Guest Manny Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Guitar, badly. But I just treated myself to a Larivee, and I'm looking for lessons... Yeah that's a nice guitar, from BC I believe and is it an acoustic? I've played guitar for... 35 years now! It's an old hobby. I play piano and drums a bit too. And I am learning a new instrument nowadays- the banjo! Quote
Mr.Canada Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 I used to always wish I could play an instrument, chicks really dig guys that can play. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
Guest Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 Yeah that's a nice guitar, from BC I believe and is it an acoustic? I've played guitar for... 35 years now! It's an old hobby. I play piano and drums a bit too. And I am learning a new instrument nowadays- the banjo! It's an acoustic, yes. From Vancouver. I played a classical guitar on and off for years, and now my fingers are complaining bitterly. They don't like steel strings. I'd be interested to hear how quickly you pick up the banjo, having played guitar for so long. Quote
RB Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 I used to always wish I could play an instrument, chicks really dig guys that can play. never too late to learn. the chicks still here Quote
GostHacked Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 I used to always wish I could play an instrument, chicks really dig guys that can play. Even if you only play a couple tunes, chicks dig it. Also learning to play an instrument is better than watching tv. Quote
Guest Manny Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 Even if you only play a couple tunes, chicks dig it. Also learning to play an instrument is better than watching tv. As a musician I never thought of it as something to attract the chicks with. The desire to be "musical" comes from within. But yes, it is very good for exercising the brain. I play to maintain my menatl acuity... Quote
GostHacked Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 As a musician I never thought of it as something to attract the chicks with. The desire to be "musical" comes from within. But yes, it is very good for exercising the brain. I play to maintain my menatl acuity... I never did the DJ gigs to get the ladies myself. I did it because I loved it, and still love it. I try to do a mix a couple times a week. Also in the market to buy a new bass guitar, the starter one I had is not cutting it anymore. And yes awesome exercise for the brain. After producing electro/house for the past few years I have a new appreciation for producers. Getting a good track down is hard, making it SOUND good is another challenge altogether. Quote
wyly Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 ive played piano since i was 3 or 4 years old my parents forced me into it and i hated it. when i hit high school, i switched to drums/percussion and loved it. Now i thank my parents for making me play, because it gave me a lot of musical knowledge and i was able to pick up percussion easily. Now im in a band, we play local bars and shows, make a lil bit of money and have a lot of fun! thanks mom and dad <3 I'm one of those parents...I started wyly jr. in guitar when he was 9 (12 now), he attempts to sneak out of daily practice but we don't let him get away with it, we double his time the next day and it's paying off he's into some technically advanced lessons now and improving quickly...once he realizes that the ladies like guitar players I won't have any problems getting to practice, at the moment he's more interested in x-box than ladies but that'll change...he's not into sports so I don't mind spending the cash on equipment I have his 2nd custom build guitar on order right now...I guess I'm living my life again through him I regret not sticking with my music lessons when I was his age... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
GostHacked Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) I'm one of those parents...I started wyly jr. in guitar when he was 9 (12 now), he attempts to sneak out of daily practice but we don't let him get away with it, we double his time the next day and it's paying off he's into some technically advanced lessons now and improving quickly...once he realizes that the ladies like guitar players I won't have any problems getting to practice, at the moment he's more interested in x-box than ladies but that'll change...he's not into sports so I don't mind spending the cash on equipment I have his 2nd custom build guitar on order right now... I guess I'm living my life again through him I regret not sticking with my music lessons when I was his age... Maybe get him to play 'Guitar Hero' for the Xbawcks. Also because of this thread, I went to my fave music store in Ottawa to check out some bass guitars ... might upgrade to a 5 string bass... still wont improve my ability to play , but I can fake it. Edited October 5, 2012 by GostHacked Quote
wyly Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 Maybe get him to play 'Guitar Hero' for the Xbawcks. Also because of this thread, I went to my fave music store in Ottawa to check out some bass guitars ... might upgrade to a 5 string bass... still wont improve my ability to play , but I can fake it. he's got guitar hero too far removed from a real guitar he said, then i bought him Rock Smith, and he plugs his real guitar into the xbox and he doesn't like that either...xbox is only for call of duty, halo and zombie games apparently ...I take comfort in that Clapton and Hendrix didn't really start playing until they were 15 or 16 so Jr is much further ahead technically than they were at his age... not that I expect Jr ever be famous but it's fantastic rewarding gift if you can play music well, and impressing the ladies has it's rewards as well ... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
Mr.Canada Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 As a musician I never thought of it as something to attract the chicks with. The desire to be "musical" comes from within. But yes, it is very good for exercising the brain. I play to maintain my menatl acuity... Damn I knew one of these drippy feeling sponge heads would get all touchy feely on us...lol. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
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