View Full Version : What do you play........
:rolleyes: Noooooo =; I meant musical instrument!!!!
I know there are bound to be a few guitarists out there, I am asking as I am looking at buying a saxophone and wondered who out there played what.
acoustic guitars x 2...badly:smt035
dizzyblonde
22-10-09, 12:50 PM
I can't play guitar...no not me ;-)
However Arty Lady play saxophone. She's the one you need to chat to.
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Milky Bar Kid
22-10-09, 02:01 PM
Drums, Xylophone, Guitar (badly, very badly) and I sing. Can play keyboard but pretty much the same way I play guitar....
guitar, bass, drums, mouth organ
trying to give the mandolin and ukelele a go but think my fingers are to fat
blue curvy jester
22-10-09, 02:42 PM
so nobody has siad the oboe yet ( pink or otherwise , childish snigger)
Spiderman
22-10-09, 02:43 PM
The fool.
I think i do it pretty well too :)
The ones and twos.
BBC can play Piano and Flute and can sing.
SoulKiss
22-10-09, 02:49 PM
All very rustily....
Cornet
Trombone
Organ (as in Yamaha Electone style)
Trying to learn the Flute (must hassle BBC sometime :p)
BanditPat
22-10-09, 02:51 PM
I can play the guitar, the cornet, the violin, the piano and the drums...
phi-dan
22-10-09, 03:01 PM
I play guitars and currently have 1 acoustic, 2 electric, 2 electric basses and an acoustic 5-string bass, and I sing a bit as well, and have been known to stray near djembe / cajon / random hand percussion. Back in school (somewhere in the mists of time) I also had a fair crack at cello, and all things sax
Sir Trev
22-10-09, 03:07 PM
3 x guitars (Spanish, folk, rubbish Les Paul clone), 1 x bass. The rust on the strings shows how often I practice...
Supervox
22-10-09, 04:06 PM
Guitars (acoustic & electric)
Keyboards
Drums
Trumpet (but not for a LOT of years)
& I earned my living as a singer for a number of years.
phil24_7
22-10-09, 04:17 PM
Decks, drums (rock and marching band), Trumpet (to grade 8 ), clarinet, piccolo, guitar, recorder... and tambourine!
I likes music me!!
TheOnlyNemesis
22-10-09, 04:20 PM
Ahhhh, music, not what i thought this thread was about. Play bass really bad and growl(vocals) not too bad
i play guitar, bass, keyboard's(not that well) and vocal's was in a metal band for a bit a coupla year's back.
fizzwheel
22-10-09, 04:26 PM
Guitar and a tiny little bit of bass. Not played either for a very long time though.
speedplay
22-10-09, 04:30 PM
Heres mine.
Sorry for the poor pic :(
BernardBikerchick
22-10-09, 04:38 PM
:rolleyes: Noooooo =; I meant musical instrument!!!!
I know there are bound to be a few guitarists out there, I am asking as I am looking at buying a saxophone and wondered who out there played what.
great choice hun my dad was a saxaphone teacher ! so i know a little bit about them !!! go for an alto ! well i would ! i play piano but badly lol !! xx
Alpinestarhero
22-10-09, 05:35 PM
Guitar
bass (its the same as a guitarrrrr fools)
and Air Drums
Decks, drums (rock and marching band), Trumpet (to grade 8 ), clarinet, piccolo, guitar, recorder... and tambourine!
I likes music me!!
Used to play clarinet for many years hence why I think sax would be a wise choice now.
Heres mine.
Sorry for the poor pic :(
Love the picture, how do you mount them on the wall like that?
great choice hun my dad was a saxaphone teacher ! so i know a little bit about them !!! go for an alto ! well i would ! i play piano but badly lol !! xx
Verna, Alto was exactly what I am looking at, but trying to find out make and model to go for I want something that is of good quality and none of the made in China rubbish. Also as I havent played in many years I am trying to find out what grade Reed I now need, but I guess I will have to start back at 1 and see if that is ok for me.
Spikenipple
22-10-09, 07:46 PM
Drums, piano and a bit of guitar.
Wideboy
22-10-09, 07:47 PM
guitar and a dabble of the drums
amnesia
22-10-09, 07:56 PM
bass (its the same as a guitarrrrr fools)
If you say so, but I don't think so!
I play bass, by following these simple rules...
1...Plug in
2...Turn upto 11
3...Hit the fat string. Lots.
:smt035
For anyone that cares...
Warwick Streamer Stage 1
Warwick Streamer LX
Marshall VBA400 (400W of all valve power...tears your face off) :smt109
Trace Elliot 4x10
Warwick 4x10
Viola.
Have just 'toured' Belgium with the Orchestra I play in.
speedplay
22-10-09, 08:35 PM
Love the picture, how do you mount them on the wall like that?
Nail gun.. ;)
I made up some brackets for them.
Ill take some closer pics and post them.
Fiddle, guitar (drop d), wooden flute, whistles, uilleann pipes, banjo..
Self taught on most, british champion a few times on different ones, taught many people, played in a band and did a couple of CDs, lots of gigs, still do a few gigs but now its mainly for pleasure.
Von Teese
22-10-09, 08:40 PM
I have a Fender Strat and Peavey Rage amp.
Mr VT has one too.
Neither of us can play. (my guitar teacher hit on me after the second lesson so I only learned a few chords of 'Paranoid' which have now been forgotten).
But I would love to play an instrument, much respect to those who can.
Speedplay promised to help...
Sax sounds wicked , you will have to do a youtube vid when you get it and can play, would be great to see. Good luck chick x
fizzwheel
22-10-09, 08:42 PM
banjo..
Now thats something that I would like to learn to play. But from what I understand theres different types of banjo's and I dont know which is what or where to start.
I taught myself to play guitar, is the Banjo easy / difficult to pick up and just learn yourself as you go along as thats how I like to learn.
speedplay
22-10-09, 08:50 PM
But I would love to play an instrument, much respect to those who can.
Speedplay promised to help...
Tris tells me you play a mean mouth organ VT...:rolleyes:
I dont remember promising but i do remember you asking...;)
Now thats something that I would like to learn to play. But from what I understand theres different types of banjo's and I dont know which is what or where to start.
I taught myself to play guitar, is the Banjo easy / difficult to pick up and just learn yourself as you go along as thats how I like to learn.
Type of banjo depends on the type of music you want to play. I play tenor banjo as I play Irish music. Your best bet is to decide what sort of music you want to play and find a local group/ session/ teacher to seek info from.
As with any intsrument, getting to a basic stage of competancy is fairly easy if you've been shown the basics and implement them correctly (ie dont slip
into bad habits). An understanding of the music you're playing is a big a
factor as anything else. From that stage, getting really good depends on you, how much work you can put in and how good you want to be. I'm not interested in being second best and as such won't say that I play an instrument unless I'm completely happy with my playing. And I'm only happy once I've mastered it.
Lots more people are happy being able to knock out a tune, thats enough for them to enjoy. So have a go, once you've got the basics itsfun playing and noticing how you develop as a musician.
ArtyLady
22-10-09, 09:33 PM
I play piano, flute, Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone - classical, blues and jazz, but blues and jazz only on the saxes :smt023
What sort of saxophone are you planning to get? I want a Soprano too but I've run out of money! ;) :lol:
ManxMatt34
22-10-09, 11:46 PM
I always wanted to learn the Sax. Then learnt keyboard, been years though can hardly remember a thing.
I play piano, flute, Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone - classical, blues and jazz, but blues and jazz only on the saxes :smt023
What sort of saxophone are you planning to get? I want a Soprano too but I've run out of money! ;) :lol:
I´m looking at the Alto´s perhaps a Selmer or Yahmaha but, still looking into it.
Alpinestarhero
23-10-09, 10:04 AM
If you say so, but I don't think so!
I play bass, by following these simple rules...
1...Plug in
2...Turn upto 11
3...Hit the fat string. Lots.
:smt035
ahhh i see. I dont play it like that, i still widdle :lol: i often find I cant stretch my fingers enough down the bottom end of the fretboard (near the nut) :lol:
I would like to learn to play the drums for real, it seems like such a fun past-time...beat the crap out of something (in an artistic way), and for some songs essentially running on the spot (Dyers Eve!!!)
:D
ArtyLady
23-10-09, 10:36 AM
I´m looking at the Alto´s perhaps a Selmer or Yahmaha but, still looking into it.
Can't go wrong with either of those AFAIK :) - but have you looked into to hiring with a view to buy? that way if you don't get on with it you can return it after a few months (3 was the minimum where I hired my alto from) or you can pay the balance and buy it - but gives you an idea whether you will get on with it or not :D
btw what style of music do you play?
Von Teese
23-10-09, 11:12 AM
i still widdle :D
Don't worry, you will grow out of it ;)
Can't go wrong with either of those AFAIK :) - but have you looked into to hiring with a view to buy? that way if you don't get on with it you can return it after a few months (3 was the minimum where I hired my alto from) or you can pay the balance and buy it - but gives you an idea whether you will get on with it or not :D
btw what style of music do you play?
I like the idea of hiring but really only to find out which model I like most ;) I should imagine though that considering I havent played in over 10 years it´s going to take me at least 6-8 months to get the embouchure back again.
I mainly only played classical on clarinet, but my teacher was forever trying to get me into blues. I think that might be the way to go with Sax, but after such a break I think it will take me a bit of time to be able to be good enough to say I have any sort of style.:smt044
ArtyLady
23-10-09, 11:56 AM
I like the idea of hiring but really only to find out which model I like most ;) I should imagine though that considering I havent played in over 10 years it´s going to take me at least 6-8 months to get the embouchure back again.
I mainly only played classical on clarinet, but my teacher was forever trying to get me into blues. I think that might be the way to go with Sax, but after such a break I think it will take me a bit of time to be able to be good enough to say I have any sort of style.:smt044
Shouldn't take that long - I only started playing Saxophone 18 months ago (after many years of flute) and my embouchure developed within about 3 months :smt023
Definately get into blues - blues scale is so easy to learn just waffle up and down it and bobs your uncle! I go to a local blues jam - mind you I bought the Tenor for that reason and haven't touched the Alto really since.....just love my tenor soooo much! :smt055 there's a pic of it in my albumn on my profile page :D
thedonal
23-10-09, 12:06 PM
Guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals for me.
Bass- there is a difference (at least in approach- I don't use a pick. But then again- sometimes I don't use a pick on the guitar!). :)
Currently engaged in a guitar renovation project (ie get all my current guitars fixed up proper before even considering new ones!).
ArtyLady
23-10-09, 12:09 PM
Guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals for me.
Bass- there is a difference (at least in approach- I don't use a pick. But then again- sometimes I don't use a pick on the guitar!). :)
Currently engaged in a guitar renovation project (ie get all my current guitars fixed up proper before even considering new ones!).
I didn't know you could use a pick on bass!
I lurve a bit of funky slap bass (Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius et al :cool:)
Verna, Alto was exactly what I am looking at, but trying to find out make and model to go for I want something that is of good quality and none of the made in China rubbish. Also as I havent played in many years I am trying to find out what grade Reed I now need, but I guess I will have to start back at 1 and see if that is ok for me.
Dont knock the Chineese stuff, some of it is pretty good quality nowadays. My mate Mike is a Guitar aficinado and he reckons some of the Chinese copies of stuff are not bad, or as bad as they should rightly be for the money, so dont dismiss them
for me - flute - played with the RSNO, low d whistles, fiddle and the fool:viking:
used to play the bass and lead but that was many many years ago
phil24_7
23-10-09, 04:32 PM
Now thats something that I would like to learn to play. But from what I understand theres different types of banjo's and I dont know which is what or where to start.
I taught myself to play guitar, is the Banjo easy / difficult to pick up and just learn yourself as you go along as thats how I like to learn.
My grandad was mean on the banjo, he was gonna teach me and pass the banjo on to me but he ended up getting alzheimer's. :(
Would love to learn, just so I could sing "when I'm cleaning windows"! 8)
Getting my new instrument on Tues / Wed - can't wait :p
This ones hand made in the UK which I'm told is so much better than the mass market Japanese ones that are about.
Although the improved tone may only be noticable to people with a refined ear, I'm sure it will improve my overall enjoyment.
Will put pics up as oon as it arrives !
G
ArtyLady
23-10-09, 04:53 PM
Getting my new instrument on Tues / Wed - can't wait :p
This ones hand made in the UK which I'm told is so much better than the mass market Japanese ones that are about.
Although the improved tone may only be noticable to people with a refined ear, I'm sure it will improve my overall enjoyment.
Will put pics up as oon as it arrives !
G
Oooh how exciting!! what instrument is it? :cool:
Oooh how exciting!! what instrument is it? :cool:
Sorry, I forgot to say didn't I !
I got so excited at the thought of the first notes echoing round my home and the thought of it sitting there highly polished in it's box I got carried away. It will be a shame to pick it up and get finger prints on it, but I always think that polishing it and seeing it sitting there gleaming is part of the joy.
ArtyLady
23-10-09, 05:31 PM
Sorry, I forgot to say didn't I !
I got so excited at the thought of the first notes echoing round my home and the thought of it sitting there highly polished in it's box I got carried away. It will be a shame to pick it up and get finger prints on it, but I always think that polishing it and seeing it sitting there gleaming is part of the joy.
Yeah true, but, what is it? :confused: :D
In order of use...
Pearl Export with Mapex black panther snare and varying cymbals
BC Rich Warlock Mick Thompson Signature Electric
Vox Valvetronix 30
Hohner Countryman Acoustic
Egyptian Tabla
Thats all!
speedplay
23-10-09, 08:09 PM
BC Rich Warlock Mick Thompson Signature Electric
Nice guitar, but totally impractical!
I hardly ever play my warlock now, I prefer my ibanez :)
rick0361
23-10-09, 08:21 PM
Saxaphones - Alto and Soprano
rick0361
23-10-09, 08:22 PM
I´m looking at the Alto´s perhaps a Selmer or Yahmaha but, still looking into it.
Got a Yamaha Alto - one of the best easy to play and not too heavy on the budget have a look at www.saxaphones.co.uk
I like the Yanigasawa's but ooh the prices!
Quiff Wichard
23-10-09, 08:41 PM
I strum,
Mandy plays the pink flute.
Got a Yamaha Alto - one of the best easy to play and not too heavy on the budget have a look at www.saxaphones.co.uk
I like the Yanigasawa's but ooh the prices!
Wow that is one very dangerous website!! Sadly being a UK website I dont know if they would ship here without extortionate postage prices.
I see what you mean about the Yanigasawa´s though especially in black mmmmmmmmmmmm.
Nice guiter, but totally impractical!
I hardly ever play my warlock now, I prefer my ibanez :)
Cheers, Yeah i rarely play mine either tbh, just sits there looking mean!! :)
Getting my new instrument on Tues / Wed - can't wait :p
This ones hand made in the UK which I'm told is so much better than the mass market Japanese ones that are about.
Although the improved tone may only be noticable to people with a refined ear, I'm sure it will improve my overall enjoyment.
Will put pics up as oon as it arrives !
G
Yahoo - it came today by special carrier, I'm in love :smt054
It's so shiney I don't want to take it out of the box.
I'll pop some pics up when I get home to make you jealous !
Cheers
G
robh539
27-10-09, 02:27 PM
I own these days rather then play a les paul sig bass, tho it is an awesome thing.
And mess about on a acoustic guitar very very badly. lol
I play the V-twin quite well.
also the Hammers and spanners...
never a bum note...:-({|=
robh539
27-10-09, 02:54 PM
lmao richie
ArtyLady
27-10-09, 03:01 PM
Yahoo - it came today by special carrier, I'm in love :smt054
It's so shiney I don't want to take it out of the box.
I'll pop some pics up when I get home to make you jealous !
Cheers
G
I'm assuming by now that it's a saxophone of some description? cos you still haven't said! :confused:
thedonal
27-10-09, 03:02 PM
I'm assuming by now that it's a saxophone of some description? cos you still haven't said! :confused:
Tibetan @rse flute?
Getting my new instrument on Tues / Wed - can't wait :p
This ones hand made in the UK which I'm told is so much better than the mass market Japanese ones that are about.
Although the improved tone may only be noticable to people with a refined ear, I'm sure it will improve my overall enjoyment.
Will put pics up as oon as it arrives !
G
Well... here she is!
Isn't she beautiful ? From the moment I first opened the box it was love at first sight. I just coudn't wait until I got home to get my lips around her.
Let me tell you, I wasn't dissapointed.
The deep tone and the slight taste of cutting fluid was about enough to drive a man insane.
Never again will I be content to listen to the Japanese ones like I used to listen to.
I just can't wait until the weekend when we can both sneak into the garage with the bike !
Decided I needed to dress the part for her first public appearance.
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/IMG_5818.jpg
sorry ArtyLady xx
ArtyLady
27-10-09, 10:55 PM
Well... here she is!
Isn't she beautiful ? From the moment I first opened the box it was love at first sight. I just coudn't wait until I got home to get my lips around her.
Let me tell you, I wasn't dissapointed.
The deep tone and the slight taste of cutting fluid was about enough to drive a man insane.
Never again will I be content to listen to the Japanese ones like I used to listen to.
I just can't wait until the weekend when we can both sneak into the garage with the bike !
Decided I needed to dress the part for her first public appearance.
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/IMG_5818.jpg
sorry ArtyLady xx
Hahahaha!! Well I suppose I should have realised it wasn't a musical instrument - but I'm too gullible :-k :lol:
Actually you really do need a saxophone with that Blues Brothers whistle!! very dapper indeed ;) :cool:
I do feel a little guilty at stringing you along, but I didn't tell any lies ;)
I did spend about five years learning the violin when I was young, but sadly wouldn't have a clue if I picked one up now.
Will stick to my new Fuel :D
G
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