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Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby JDD » Aug 16, '14, 9:02 pm

If so how many? And how long have you been playing them for?

I can play Saxaphone, Bass and a bit of Guitar. The Saxaphone was the first instrument i learned to play back in elementary school. I played it for a few years and got pretty good but i decided not to continue. When i have the money id like to buy one and start playing again though. Bass i've been playing for a year and a half now. Mostly just jamming with my friends who are way more talented than me :lol I've gotten better though. As for Guitar, i've had one for the longest but never really got the hang of playing it. Just know some very basic stuff. What about you guys??
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Re: Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby Viazon » Aug 17, '14, 3:38 am

Nope. None. Something I regret. I have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
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Re: Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby Hanley! » Aug 17, '14, 6:12 am

I can play a few instruments. I'm of the opinion that once you get good at one, you'll be able to become decent at another in a much shorter period of time. The theory is all transferable, it's just the technique that you have to learn on the new instrument. Nobody showcased this better than my Dad - you could give him an instrument he'd never played before and five minutes later after he'd adjusted to it, he'd be playing songs no problem.

The house I grew up in has musical instruments plastered on every wall. There are several guitars, a piano, a bouzouki, a mandolin, a banjo, a clarinet, a few harmonicas and tin whistles, bongo drums ... I think there's an accordion stowed away in the attic at the moment. There's plenty to play with.

I started playing piano and keyboard when I was about 4 years old. When I was 14 years old, I started playing the guitar (electric and acoustic). Those are the instruments I really focused on. Guitar is the instrument I most enjoy playing and the one that I'm most skilled at. I own three of them myself and I'm always playing and learning new stuff. I'd like to play the piano a bit more, but there isn't room for one in my apartment and I don't have the money to spend on it in any case. So I only get to play piano now when I go home to see my Mum for the weekend.

I played in pub bands from age 16 to about 20, but haven't done it now in years. It's something I've often thought about trying to start up again, but I don't think I really have the time to commit to it right now. When I was playing in the band, I used to trade out with the others and play bass guitar or drums a little, but mostly I was on guitar and vocals.

I used to give guitar lessons to make some money when I was in college too. To be honest, I think I probably sucked at it. I knew what I was doing on the guitar, but I'm not sure I was so good at the teaching part at that point. I reckon I'd probably be a lot better at that now, so it's something I could always start up again in future if I was in desperate need of some extra cash.
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Re: Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby prophet » Aug 17, '14, 7:24 am

I play the Ukelele but these days only really as a party trick if I'm trying to impress people. I'm by no means a keen musician and I'm rustier every time I pick up the Uke but it's a fun little instrument and has always worked well on the ladies to be honest.
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Re: Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby PorkChop » Aug 17, '14, 6:06 pm

prophet wrote:I play the Ukelele but these days only really as a party trick if I'm trying to impress people. I'm by no means a keen musician and I'm rustier every time I pick up the Uke but it's a fun little instrument and has always worked well on the ladies to be honest.

I have to say, I can't picture you playing a ukelele in a million years.
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Re: Do you play any musical instruments?

Postby prophet » Aug 17, '14, 6:22 pm

PorkChop wrote:
prophet wrote:I play the Ukelele but these days only really as a party trick if I'm trying to impress people. I'm by no means a keen musician and I'm rustier every time I pick up the Uke but it's a fun little instrument and has always worked well on the ladies to be honest.

I have to say, I can't picture you playing a ukelele in a million years.

Hahaha! My primary school had an after-school music club for those of us that had to wait an hour or so to be picked up and that's how I learned how to play! As I say though, it's only a party trick these days.
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