PMN From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2005, 562 posts, RR: 1 Posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2855 times:
Hi All. I'm Paul from sunny old England. I've been visiting this site for a while and after countless hours spent on here until silly hours in the morning (2:29AM now!) I though I might as well join!
Just wondering if any of you play instruments, what they are and what kind of music you're all into. I'm a bass player and my favourite bands/artists are (in no particular order) Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Peter Gabriel, Sarah McLachlan and Keb' Mo'. How about you?
Edith in his bed, a plane in the rain is humming, the wires in the walls are humming some song - some mysterious song
Scottieprecord From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 1363 posts, RR: 12 Reply 1, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2819 times:
I've played the saxophone for a good 4 1/2 years, both the alto and the tenor. I rented a trombone a couple of months ago, but that didn't work out too well.
Saxdiva From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 2382 posts, RR: 46 Reply 2, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2811 times:
Hi, Paul,
A bunch of us are musicians. I play reeds (I know, big surprise), Logan22L is a bassist, I think Superfly plays a bit of guitar or bass... UAL747 is a pianist. There's a number of others who will probably chime in.
I'm primarily a jazz baritone saxophonist, but I also do a bit of legit playing (mostly on bass clarinet), pit work in shows, and I see some action in R&B horn sections. It keeps me out of trouble and covers vacation expenses a couple times a year.
Airlinerfreak From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2752 times:
I play the piano and have been playing it for a while now. I personally like the whole Rag Time era and also Peer Gynt. Nothing can beat Scott Joplin in my opinion.
Allstarflyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2733 times:
In my profile I mention guitars. I love acoustic, but I wouldn't be against learning electric. I thought about the violin, too, since there are some women who love that, too .
Soku39 From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 1797 posts, RR: 10 Reply 13, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 2397 times:
I play a good bit of bass. Main material? Yep, whatever rocks.
Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19717 posts, RR: 56 Reply 17, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 2365 times:
I've never been able to get good at an instrument (I've tried piano, cello and oboe), but I do sing.
I spent six years in the children's chorus at the Metropolitain Opera, and now I'm in the concert choir at the University of North Dakota. We have a European tour (Czech Republic and eastern Germany) coming up this May.
Pretty cool stuff, I have to say.
-Mir
7 billion, one nation, imagination...it's a beautiful day
Concord977 From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 1261 posts, RR: 29 Reply 18, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 2362 times:
- Oboe / English Horn
- Flute
- Harp
- Piano
I got my college degree in music performance, although I never pursued it professionally.
Copaair737 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 19, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 2354 times:
I'm the lead vocals for my band, "The Rat Bastards". We're a punk band, that is more like 80s punk rather than the whiny, commercialized shit of today. I used to play lead guitar along with the vocals, but I have since found a better guitar player than me.
AzoresLover From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 744 posts, RR: 8 Reply 21, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 2350 times:
Piano, mainly. It was my major in college, I play mainly classical music. I got my degeree in Education, not performance. For performers here, UAL747 is a very accomplished pianist.
For orchestral instruments, I played oboe. I have played all the band instruments in one group or another, but oboe is definitely my favorite. I really enjoyed the symphonic parts for the oboe.
Airlinerfreak...I agree about Scott Joplin...I've got a book of his music here, and I really enjoy playing those pieces. One of my favorites of his is a piece called "Elite Syncopations". Have you ever played that one?
PMN - Saxdiva is right about there being quite a few musicians here. And, BTW, welcome to the site!
Saxdiva - I played bari sax in the jazz band in high school...I loved the instrument. I've enjoyed reading your posts about your playing experiences.
[Edited 2005-03-06 10:56:30]
Those who want to do something will find a way; those who don't will find an excuse.
1MillionFlyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 23, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 2332 times:
I sing as a hobby in Nashville, I actually got paid to sing a demo and have performed at a few places around town, I sure wish I could make a living doing it!
Ozvirginuk From Australia, joined Jan 2005, 396 posts, RR: 6 Reply 24, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 2321 times:
I must have been separated from BananaBoy at birth,
I too play the Piano, Clarinet, and Sax (alto though). Also had years of voice training.
I love most styles of music. Mozart to Madonna, Sinatra to Steps, it's all good...
OZ
25 WhiteHatter: I'm a crap guitarist. Got three of the bloody things. I did have a mandolin I bought on EBay once whilst pissed and thinking I could be the next Peter
26 Thom@s: I play a little guitar. I've been invited to join a band as soon as I've learned how to play. Originally I was supposed to learn the Bass guitar, but
28 DeltaGuy: Ahh, then your speciality is the basoon, huh Ual747? DeltaGuy
29 PacificWestern: ROTFL!!!! Alto saxophone Piano Clarinet Haven't played in a couple of years...not since my parents died. *shrug*
30 EGGD: I play a bit of guitar when i'm bored. I have 3 and am in the process of buying a second amp (head/cabinet POWER BABY).
31 SmithAir747: I am a pianist; I have played for over 20 years. My piano is a 1914 Hobart M Cable upright grand, and I have played that for my entire musical career.
32 Srbmod: Rumor has it that you're quite proficient playing solos on the skin flute!
33 Flybyguy: To all the musicians... is it just an urban legend that only children can learn new instruments? I was thinking about taking up the Cello, but I may b
34 AzoresLover: Flybyguy - You can, and should, pick up an instrument any time. It isn't just for kids!! It's just traditional that instruments are mostly picked up i
35 707CMF: I used to sing (in a choir - am a tenor-baritone), but I haven't found a good one since I moved to Paris. I also play a bit the organ - I use a Yamaha
36 Superfly: Yes I do and as you know, we do it deeper. I also play guitar and cowbell.
37 Logan22L: Well, as saxdiva pointed out, I am a bassist. I play doublebass in a local symphony orchestra (not a professional orchestra, but a pretty good one). I
38 NWADC9: harmonica (chromatic and diatonic) violin some piano used to play the cello I wish I knew how to play the steel drums...
39 Saxdiva: Hey, SmithAir--I had the same idea a few years ago, but I gave it an obnoxious twist: a repairman friend set me up with a bunch of junk horns, and we
45 FutureUApilot: -Piano -Percussion (practicing my Snare Solo for the State Solo/Ensamble Competition! -Sam
46 Widget1580: Viola! Not too shabby of a player either I took over first chair from Seniors when I was a freshman...... and the spot has stayed mine since then. Goi
47 Pilottj: I play blues piano. I usually just like to sit down at a piano and just improv. I have played at blues bars and jam sessions or just messing around on
48 Saxdiva: Dangit... my images bit the dust. Here they are: http://www.leannepowers.com/airlinersdotnet/flat_bone.jpg http://www.leannepowers.com/airlinersdotnet
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