what instrument do YOU play?
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, July 1 2005 18:53
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I used to play the french horn. I stopped though because of increasing school work. -------------------- Überraschung des Dosenöffners! Posts: 627 | Registered: Monday, March 7 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, July 1 2005 19:01
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quote:Maybe! I'll look into it. Thanks! EDIT: If you could, please tell me more about it. There are many lyres available online. EDIT #2: Thanks again. I'll see what it can do... or at least, what I can do with it. [ Saturday, July 02, 2005 06:15: Message edited by: Slp006 ] -------------------- Wu wei... it's the only way Posts: 154 | Registered: Monday, June 20 2005 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Friday, July 1 2005 20:18
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Viva le piano! I'm also a percussionist and a bit of a vocalist, and I intend to take up the cello and the bass guitar if I can scrounge up the money for the latter and convince my high school music teachers to teach me the former. Slp006 - What about brass instruments with few keys - trumpet, french horn, tuba? They're mostly dependent on the lips, from what I've heard. I've forgotten how to play the harmonica, but you might want to look into that, too - if I'm not mistaken, it's all about lips. If those don't work out and you still feel the need to produce music yourself, I'd consider voice lessons. It's wonderful to have an instrument you can carry anywhere without even thinking about it. Singing may be egocentric, but I can't see how it's more so than playing any other instrument. You're bending your own body to your will rather than another object, and sometimes that kind of self-dependence and self-control is really nice. As much as I love playing the piano, I must say I get more enjoyment out of a capella singing. Especially when you sing harmony, you're augmenting the music of others rather than just trying to make yourself sound good. -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, July 1 2005 20:37
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I play the guitar; both classical and electric, and I've been told I have quite a knack for it. This is a picture of my electric, a Fender 60s Classic.  I can't find one of my classical Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Veteran*
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written Friday, July 1 2005 20:46
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 "I've got a fever... and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Posts: 455 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, July 1 2005 21:18
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I had to retire from a promising music career when my gf complained about the racket. I was in a trio. I would start singing, and then the dogs would join in, then the neighbor's dog would try to make it a quartet. It ended in tears when she played back a secret recording and I discovered that I SUCKED. The dogs recently went on to sign with Geffen. *this message sponsored by the RIAA, always looking out for the little guy* Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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E Equals MC What!!!!
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written Friday, July 1 2005 22:02
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quote:I listen to the radio. -------------------- Sex is easier than love. Posts: 1861 | Registered: Friday, February 11 2005 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Friday, July 1 2005 22:13
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quote:I would have to check her instrument. As she's on vacation right now, this will have to wait. She has a round lyra, that much I know. Meanwhile maybe you check this site. It has a fine english section and you'll find pics of all types available with descriptions and recommendations. http://www.leier.de/ My sister is not only physically, she is also mentally handicapped. Granted, she has a rare musical talent. Nevertheless, if she can play this instrument, you can play it too. [ Friday, July 01, 2005 22:19: Message edited by: ef ] -------------------- Polaris Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, July 1 2005 23:08
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quote:that actually doesn't surprise me. there are I think, not many people who play it. Its the same with the trombone. I've thought many times about having the french horn as a second instrument. that will be in about 10 years or so, if it will happen. The horn and trombone are almost always the leading instruments in my compositions. I soembody would want to hear a bit of it, download printmusic from the site a mentioned in one of my earlier posts. Gieve me your email, so I can send one of my pieces to you. i didn't see many people playing here on a horn or trumpet or trombone. that surprised me a bt, because especially the trumpet tends to be rather popular. There also quite a few people who play violin. -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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This Side Towards Enemy
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 07:52
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I was a trombonist for a few years. I eventually stopped when I was 14 or 15 when I lost the instrument and didn't enjoy it enough to get a new one. Which is probably a good thing, as whilst at the time that I left it on the bus I was finally getting tall enough to use it and stand up normally at the same time, I was still tone-deaf and congenitally incapable of keeping in tune. -------------------- Voice of Reasonable Morality Posts: 961 | Registered: Thursday, June 12 2003 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 08:18
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Back in fifth grade I attempted to learn how to play the trumpet. I had limited success, but being a small, weak kid, I couldn't really manage to hold the instrument level for any length of time. It would slowly drop to my lap, at which point I would be forced to painstakingly raise it back up. After a few weeks of this, I gave up the trumpet, and shortly began taking harmonium lessons. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 15:17
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I lost interest in the violin for roughly the same reason - the combination of neck discomfort and wrist curling similarly limited my success. The trombone's not all that uncommon, but I've heard that the oboe can be very uncomfortable to play. It doesn't exactly produce the sweetest sound, either, which contributes to its unpopularity. Actually, I'm surprised at the number of french horn players here - it's not an extremely common instrument. It's a beautiful one, though, when played well. Nowhere near as versatile as the piano, though... -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 15:53
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Cello, piano(I fake it), bowed psaltery(sp?), harmonica, penny whistle, I sing, and my dad just started teaching me guitar. Oh, and I also know three notes on trombone. My family is very musical. EDIT: forgot an instrument [ Saturday, July 02, 2005 16:28: Message edited by: Nicothodes ] -------------------- If anyone ever asks you why you did something, say "Because I could". Posts: 834 | Registered: Thursday, July 8 2004 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 17:23
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Clarinet, and then only in school. But it is rather fun, and I get to go on more field trips that way. :P -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, July 2 2005 21:48
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quote:You have to start somewhere... Does anybody in your family play trombone? -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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This Side Towards Enemy
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written Sunday, July 3 2005 10:19
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Three notes on the trombone? Are you really too lazy to move the slide at all? :P -------------------- Voice of Reasonable Morality Posts: 961 | Registered: Thursday, June 12 2003 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, July 3 2005 13:03
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quote:My aunt used to, but quit before I was born. I only know three notes because right after I started my free lessons at public school, I decided to be homeschooled again and I haven't had time to go to lessons once we found a place. -------------------- If anyone ever asks you why you did something, say "Because I could". Posts: 834 | Registered: Thursday, July 8 2004 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, July 4 2005 06:35
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quote:Wow. I just realized the unfortunate phrasing here. At least I got to it before anyone else pointed it out. :P Although I haven't done much of anything musical since I stopped taking harmonium lessons and dropped out of choir (back in high school, in both cases) the majority of my friends are still musicians, of varying degrees of seriousness. I've got two trombonists and an oboist among my pals, and quite a few other instruments as well. An oboe can be quite pleasant in an orchestra setting, but it doesn't really mesh well with rock and roll. The trombone, on the other hand, can easily find its place in rock music. Have you ever listened to the band Chicago? -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, July 4 2005 07:15
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Now i haven't, I didn't know it existed... I did listen to the brass section of the chicago philarmonic orchestra (or was it the symphonic orchestra). EDIT: I have such good news for everybody who is interested! (mainly for myself :) :) ) I just got a knew trombone! Its brand is Holton, which is american, its sounds wonderful and has 1 1/4 valve. I'm so proud of it! :) ;) :P :rolleyes: [ Monday, July 04, 2005 08:05: Message edited by: Thralni ] -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Monday, July 4 2005 08:41
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Awesome! I hope it's as good as it sounds. But... knew? The trombone can indeed be a nice addition to a rock band, especially a ska band. The oboe can be pleasant in an orchestra setting, true, but not as a solo instrument. It produces the kind of sound that's best left in the background, in my opinion. Stuggie, you might want to get that checked... :P -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, July 4 2005 08:55
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quote:I write to fast. i know. Then you get this stupid mistakes, like knew, or abot (about) and the like. Its not that i cant spell or something. EDIT: If you listen to some symphnies, you'lle soon discover the oboe is maily usen as solo instrument. That's, in my opinion, the only thing its actually for. Its tone is not really the right one for background. [ Monday, July 04, 2005 08:56: Message edited by: Thralni ] -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Monday, July 4 2005 09:11
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October by Eric Whitacre, anyone? Huge oboe solo. The oboe is a solo instrument, through and through. It can actually be a very beautiful thing if played well. But then again, that isn't very common. I play bari sax. -------------------- Not a signature Posts: 170 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Monday, July 4 2005 19:08
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I've heard oboe-piano and oboe-flute duets, and both combinations sounded quite nice. Not really my favorite type of sound, though, and classical music isn't quite my thing anyway. Thralni, Chicago isn't the only band that has utilized horns, including trombone, extensively. Horn-powered rock was especially popular in the seventies, with bands like Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Blood, Sweat & Tears gaining great commercial and critical success. As I thoroughly enjoy horns but dislike the improvisational jamming replete in jazz, such bands are often my only means of obtaining a much-needed horns fix. And as I stated earlier, David, that condition only lasted for a few weeks. As soon as I gave up that trumpet, I was right as rain. :P -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Monday, July 4 2005 22:18
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quote:I hardly ever listen to pop or rock. I actually don't listen to anuthing modern, only to classical musin. So therefor I don't have a real understanding on that. About classical music you can ask me almost anything. -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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By Committee
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 08:59
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I think the oboe is actually a very beautiful instument when played well. It has a very pure, higher pitched sound, but doesn't sound as whiney the way that a violin can. Of course, I dated an oboist once, so maybe I'm a bit biased. Stug, you should totally check out the accordian - it's more portable than a harmonium, and has a much wider range. Plus, think of all the "They Might Be Giants" covers to be played! ;) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |