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Title: Musical Instruments
Post by: Caesium Iodide on June 19, 2014, 08:22:18 AM: So my curiosity has gotten the best of me and whatnot.

I was wondering if anyone did musical things like played an instrument, sang, composed music, etc.

I play the baritone saxophone, and sing in two choirs. Music is pretty cool :) .
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Post by: aperson1 on June 19, 2014, 05:06:20 PM: I play piano, and I'm not a composer but I like to make piano transcriptions of songs sometimes.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on June 19, 2014, 07:24:33 PM: That's really cool! :D [size=78%] I've wanted to learn to play piano for a while. What kind of music do you transcribe?[/size]
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Post by: MrRazot on June 19, 2014, 07:48:58 PM: I play the guitar, the bass, drums, a little piano and I can pretend to know what I'm doing with a harmonica :P
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on June 19, 2014, 07:58:50 PM: Quote from: MrRazot on June 19, 2014, 07:48:58 PM
I play the guitar, the bass, drums, a little piano and I can pretend to know what I'm doing with a harmonica :P

That's cool! I really like doing music things! Have you been in any types of bands or is it just for fun?
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Post by: Cheza on June 19, 2014, 08:09:43 PM: Used to take piano classes before. Never got too good at it, but I did create this thing
Sleeping fox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14jcH5AdOLg#)
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Post by: TheEndIsNearUs on June 19, 2014, 08:26:08 PM: I play trumpet & piano, sing, and compose music.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on June 19, 2014, 08:53:48 PM: Keep doing the music thing ^_^ !! See, I think playing piano is so freaking cool, and I crave to be able to do that, although I am kinda teaching myself how to play piano!
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Post by: aperson1 on June 19, 2014, 09:31:51 PM: Quote from: Armonia on June 19, 2014, 07:24:33 PM

That's really cool! :D [size=78%] I've wanted to learn to play piano for a while. What kind of music do you transcribe?[/size]

I typically transcribe music by C418 (Daniel Rosenfeld), who does mainly electronic music, so it's not often written down. However the music he makes is fairly easy to write, so I've often written played the music at school talent shows and stuff.
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Post by: anoni on June 22, 2014, 12:50:30 PM: I played piano for quite a while, been playing since I was five but only really took it seriously when I was 12. I quit for 2 years and only recently got back into it. In terms of making music I've made a few songs, not using a computer though, but I find I am quite good at improving songs, making up songs on the fly.
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Post by: SadDubwool on June 22, 2014, 01:24:14 PM: I use a air synth i usally just use it while being bored
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Post by: NautilusWolf on June 30, 2014, 02:42:29 AM: Guitar! I have even playing for a month but I've written some odds and ends.
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on June 30, 2014, 01:20:00 PM: Piano and 5-string banjo. I like to write music and improvise.

I recorded this the other day to amuse Tyga, it's rough but it did the job XD

http://www.mediafire.com/view/wbz3w3rkri13n5r/Barest%20Necessities.mp3 (http://www.mediafire.com/view/wbz3w3rkri13n5r/Barest%20Necessities.mp3)
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Post by: MaskaTheOtter on July 03, 2014, 12:59:26 AM: I can play the flute, fife, penny whistle, bugle, sing with a wide range, and yeah that's about it
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Post by: Lacrymosa on July 28, 2014, 10:02:31 AM: I used to play oboe when I was 10, now I just play piano.
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Post by: Nico on August 01, 2014, 04:58:34 PM: I play the guitar and french horn
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Post by: MrRazot on August 01, 2014, 07:39:56 PM: I recently learnt how to play the air horn
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Post by: Xantera on August 06, 2014, 07:24:41 PM: I play guitar :) Acoustic and Electric.
And I also write song lyrics.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on August 06, 2014, 07:48:51 PM: Quote from: Xantera on August 06, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
I play guitar :) Acoustic and Electric.
And I also write song lyrics.

That's really neat. I cannot write music but I can play it! XD
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Post by: ShilaSiku on August 09, 2014, 02:58:59 PM: I can play the piano.... well I don't know how good I would be now
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Post by: Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy on August 10, 2014, 03:20:39 AM: I play alto sax, piano, guitar and I'm pretty sure you guys don't want to hear my credentials on it (and it IS long), so I'll simply say I sing.
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Post by: ShilaSiku on August 10, 2014, 02:44:44 PM: Wow you are so talented
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Post by: Nico on August 10, 2014, 03:11:32 PM: Very cool
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Post by: Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy on August 10, 2014, 03:13:19 PM: Not really. My piano playing, I've done for 22 years. But guitar, I only played for like 5, and now I can't even play more than chords anymore. The sax is easy to pick up again, played it for a solid 10 years. If anyone wants to know, an alto-sax is a giant, brass recorder. Not hard to learn. chaps the hell out of your lips, though. And singing just comes naturally. I've been in over 15 different choirs in my life, but then again, I kinda cheated because I grew up with a Karaoke machine in the house that I used every single day.
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Post by: ShilaSiku on August 10, 2014, 03:15:19 PM: that still is really impressive
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Post by: saph the sergal on August 10, 2014, 03:17:57 PM: i cant play any musical instruments unless its on my ps3 and its gutair hero 3 i can do that easy
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Post by: Nico on August 10, 2014, 03:21:52 PM: Yup it is ^_^ and don't worry about the guitar thing it's hard I've been playing it for 12 years and it's still hard

Lol saphira
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Post by: saph the sergal on August 10, 2014, 03:25:21 PM: i can play through the fire and flames on medium and thats fun
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Post by: Nico on August 10, 2014, 03:28:17 PM: I can do that too XD
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Post by: saph the sergal on August 10, 2014, 03:30:38 PM: nico you have a ps3 and guitar hero 3?
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Post by: Nico on August 10, 2014, 03:32:21 PM: Yes I have a ps3 it's broken and doesn't play games but I have a wii and guitar hero 3 lol
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Post by: Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy on August 10, 2014, 05:00:11 PM: I've only been able to beat Fire and Flames on Hard. The opening to it on Expert is my only Achilles heel. I'm actually able to keep up with the rest of the song.
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Post by: saph the sergal on August 10, 2014, 05:01:13 PM: i can beat it on easy and medium hard and expert i cant do altho i should start it and do almost easy again fun song
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Post by: Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy on August 10, 2014, 05:16:52 PM: I'm unable to go back to medium or easy since I started Hard.
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Post by: saph the sergal on August 10, 2014, 05:22:28 PM: i dont have the speed to do hard yet i might try it with the top gun anthem tho and i should record my game play when i can get some stuff set up
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Post by: MaskaTheOtter on August 31, 2014, 07:53:55 AM: I have only played like 3 times and I wasnt good
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Post by: ShilaSiku on September 02, 2014, 06:05:01 PM: I have never played it XP
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Post by: saph the sergal on September 02, 2014, 06:07:06 PM: lets just say i am gonna record my games soon and i tried my brothers bass guitar nope failed at it
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Post by: Koshunae on September 03, 2014, 01:06:25 AM: I believe I can post here.. Maybe.

I play guitar, bass, I'm slowly learning piano. I know various instruments inside and out as a result of working almost a year at a local music store (It'll be a year on Sept. 14!). I can tear apart a trumpet or clarinet or pretty much any instrument at this point, but do I know how to play them? Nooo D:
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Post by: anoni on September 05, 2014, 12:16:12 PM: Quote from: saphira the dragon on September 02, 2014, 06:07:06 PM
lets just say i am gonna record my games soon and i tried my brothers bass guitar nope failed at it

Learning a musical instrument is all about patience, I've more than once go "I'm never going to play this song", but sure enough with a few weeks (or months) of practice, the song becomes easier and easier.
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on September 06, 2014, 09:16:20 AM: I tend to have jumps in ability with practice too. So it feels like it isn't helping and then you level up!

Sometime it feels like gradual improvement but rarely for me.

Practice is key.
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Post by: Koshunae on September 06, 2014, 10:27:28 AM: Quote from: Trixsie Vixen on September 06, 2014, 09:16:20 AM
I tend to have jumps in ability with practice too. So it feels like it isn't helping and then you level up!

Sometime it feels like gradual improvement but rarely for me.

Practice is key.

When it comes to instruments and development, when just playing on your own without any sort of guidance (lessons), I've noticed development coming in plateaus. You'll improve a bit and then nothing will help and then you'll get better again.
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Post by: ShilaSiku on September 13, 2014, 05:33:19 PM: ^that is true...^
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Post by: The Magic Otter on September 16, 2014, 06:45:26 PM: My acoustic guitar:

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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on September 16, 2014, 07:02:45 PM: Cool!

I would be too ashamed to show my piano :$
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Post by: Ryan Naismith on September 18, 2014, 06:54:53 PM: I have a violin somewhere in my house (but it's really really really old, and in not to good of a condition)
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Post by: ShilaSiku on September 22, 2014, 10:55:02 PM: I wish I could play a stringed instrument
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Post by: MaskaTheOtter on October 02, 2014, 06:33:02 AM: thinking I should learn how to play the piano again
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on October 02, 2014, 10:26:26 AM: Me derpin' up some Elton John XD

Using my electronic piano instead of my acoustic for a change. Casio CPS-700, a solid axe B)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/cxzeo5a02qchrgk/little%20bit%20furry1.mp3 (http://www.mediafire.com/view/cxzeo5a02qchrgk/little%20bit%20furry1.mp3)
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on October 02, 2014, 11:20:53 PM: Hello again friends! I forgot to say that I had a jazz band audition last week for my high school's jazz band, and I was accepted!! I will be jamming out on my Bari, and most likely do some jazz improv!!

Yay!!
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Post by: NautilusWolf on October 02, 2014, 11:43:07 PM: YAY ARMONIA!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

I'm thinking of starting a band. X3
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on October 23, 2014, 02:38:05 AM: I started jazz band yesterday and have it every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from now until March. It's intense but when you love music the way I do, there is no way it could be an issue.
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Post by: NautilusWolf on October 23, 2014, 11:07:54 AM: I'm joining an upstarting band! I'm the rhythm Guitarist and secondary vocals. :)

TFF Demo tape? I think yes. TFF would easily get to hear it first.
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Post by: alpha wolf on October 26, 2014, 12:11:52 AM: I have my first real piano concert soon. I've played in many concerts but they were for the American Guild of Music and I only performed in front of a small group of judges and people.
Now my teacher thinks I'm ready for the "big shows". I have three weeks to perfect the first movement of Beethoven's pathetique.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on November 02, 2014, 08:40:37 PM: Yesterday I auditioned for NWIHB, which is "North West Iowa Honor Band." I was accepted on my Bari, and I got first chair. FIRST CHAIR. I simply could not contain my joy and I'm very happy about this. All this past week before auditions, I told myself that I was going to make Honor Band, and my junior year, audition and make the Iowa All-State High School Band because I know I can do it!! Practice practice practice!!
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on November 02, 2014, 09:22:56 PM: First chair! :o CONGRATS!!

*hugs*
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Post by: NautilusWolf on November 03, 2014, 10:12:39 PM: *Waves Armonia flag* YAY ARMONIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! :D
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Post by: Buna on November 03, 2014, 11:54:47 PM: HAI PPL I sing Bass II in a choir, and I'm learning how to play acoustic and electric guitar.
I also skillfully play the didgeridoo! Ndksooekdhxbcbbx CRABS bdjdjkxkxjjcnf
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on November 06, 2014, 04:33:18 AM: Buna, I have yet to hear you do any of these musical skills that you have. I'm also surprised it took you a while to post in this thread. Oops. My apologies.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on November 25, 2014, 12:11:27 PM: Salutations!!

So, because I am in jazz band at my school, this requires me to wake at what seems to be an uncodly hour, but it seems that ways if you are not a morning person…

Now, the tunes that my jazz band is playing:
Critical Mass - Jeff Jarvis
Satin n Glass - ((I can't remember at the moment))
Pagan Pie - ((Same))

If you ever get the chance, listen to those. The band' favorite and my personal favorite is Critical Mass, as it will be featuring me on Bari sax!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!! Because it's like 6 am here…
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Post by: FarranOtsoa on November 28, 2014, 12:29:06 PM: I play guitar and flute.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on November 28, 2014, 03:56:22 PM: Quote from: FarranOtsoa on November 28, 2014, 12:29:06 PM
I play guitar and flute.

Ah yes. I used to play flute. Unfortunately, I couldn't stand playing it anymore and at the time I was learning how to play tenor sax, which is really a beautiful instrument but not as majestic as Bari. DAT BARI!! Hnnnnn~

Anyway, both are good instruments. But just because I don't play flute any longer doesn't mean I don't enjoy it.

Yay music!
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Post by: Buna on February 02, 2015, 04:29:32 AM: I now play the bass guitar
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Post by: SadDubwool on February 02, 2015, 05:00:02 AM: i now play the trumpet
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on February 02, 2015, 05:13:21 AM: Trumpets are very romantic, so are violins. I also think bassoons are too, if it gets in tune. Don't forget to practice your scales and rudiments!!
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Post by: Twilight Rose on February 03, 2015, 04:38:48 AM: My mate's gonna teach me something if he ever gets his tail back to the area... He's one of those meanies who plays everything you throw at him.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on February 03, 2015, 05:05:11 AM: My mate taught a himself how to play some things. Though, I never was quite sure what struck his interest for it.
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Post by: Twilight Rose on February 03, 2015, 06:42:06 AM: Mine was one of those kids who play music to drown out a less than ideal family life. Needless to say, he got good at a lot of instruments.
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Post by: CrazyCat on February 15, 2015, 11:12:46 PM: I play clarinet and bass guitar. Looking to start with guitar this summer. Also looking to learn the drums some day.
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Post by: Buna on March 03, 2015, 04:51:17 PM: I would like to eventually start learning drums
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Post by: George on March 04, 2015, 02:13:20 AM: I play guitar when I'm alone, I can play along with how I hear it in my head....but I can't do it when anyone or anyTHING is listening, which is a real pain when I'm trying to prove it. XD
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on March 04, 2015, 07:30:11 PM: Quote from: BillyBobJoeGeorge on March 04, 2015, 02:13:20 AM
I play guitar when I'm alone, I can play along with how I hear it in my head....but I can't do it when anyone or anyTHING is listening, which is a real pain when I'm trying to prove it. XD

This is a recurring nightmare I have! Thankfully IRL I play better when I'm showing off XD
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on March 05, 2015, 02:43:46 AM: I enjoy when people think that I make playing the Bari sax looks easy. Those people make me happy because they have no idea how much air that thing needs! x_x
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Post by: Ruari on March 06, 2015, 02:06:33 PM: I'm a percussionist so there's that lol I also have a decent knowledge when it comes to playing the piano. At the moment I am also taking classes to learn how to play the cello :)
I have always wanted to learn to play the guitar as well
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on March 06, 2015, 10:28:20 PM: Cello! My friend! I have wanted to play cello, or the upright double bass. Preferably the bass though. :* but sadly, I cannot read bass clef very well. It's a shame, especially when I want to teach music. :(
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Post by: Teiko on March 06, 2015, 11:35:48 PM: Electric guitar and Reason 5.
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Post by: Ruari on March 06, 2015, 11:48:33 PM: Quote from: Lady Armonia on March 06, 2015, 10:28:20 PM
Cello! My friend! I have wanted to play cello, or the upright double bass. Preferably the bass though. :* but sadly, I cannot read bass clef very well. It's a shame, especially when I want to teach music. :(
I really wanted to play the double bass but for my intro strings class they didn't have enough for me to have one so I picked up the next best thing, the cello ^_^ also don't be discouraged! I couldn't even read music 6 months ago and now I can read all the clefs, I'm still not the best at sight reading though lol if you ever want any help I'd be happy to lend a hand
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on March 07, 2015, 08:27:18 PM: Quote from: Ruari on March 06, 2015, 11:48:33 PM
Quote from: Lady Armonia on March 06, 2015, 10:28:20 PM
Cello! My friend! I have wanted to play cello, or the upright double bass. Preferably the bass though. :* but sadly, I cannot read bass clef very well. It's a shame, especially when I want to teach music. :(
I really wanted to play the double bass but for my intro strings class they didn't have enough for me to have one so I picked up the next best thing, the cello ^_^ also don't be discouraged! I couldn't even read music 6 months ago and now I can read all the clefs, I'm still not the best at sight reading though lol if you ever want any help I'd be happy to lend a hand

Thank you sir. If I need assistance I will make sure to contact you. Though I have been able to read music since I was very young, but I never really knew that it would help me in the future.
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Post by: WolfRabbit on March 07, 2015, 10:55:13 PM: I play the Electric Bass, and am good at it! I love playing :* If anybody here knows of The Colombia school of rock in Maryland, check it out! I play a custom Ibanez fret less bass.
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Post by: NautilusWolf on March 08, 2015, 03:24:46 AM: I love my Gibson Six Electric!!!

10 months of playing, and I'm learning quick! I guess it's good to be a fast learner. X3

I really want a Schecter OMEN-7.
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Post by: Tess on March 30, 2015, 07:38:44 AM: I play Piano, Accordion, Ukulele, the tin whistle, and I'm in the process of picking up singing again! I also do some stuff on FL studio but I'm no expert. I really wanna get into writing songs for videogames and stuff...just gotta start finding the right connections and things xD
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on March 30, 2015, 09:18:07 PM: So many instruments :o I want to learn how to play the organ.

This past weekend, I went to a state level competitions where I participated in multiple ensembles and a solo. I received a Division I, AKA a "Superior" rating, in all the events I was involved in. My solo was really pretty. And tomorrow, I will be leaving for my state's jazz championships! Hope we place first!! B)
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Post by: Trixsie Vixen on April 02, 2015, 04:37:38 PM: Quote from: Tess on March 30, 2015, 07:38:44 AM
I play Piano, Accordion, Ukulele, the tin whistle, and I'm in the process of picking up singing again! I also do some stuff on FL studio but I'm no expert. I really wanna get into writing songs for videogames and stuff...just gotta start finding the right connections and things xD

Accordion? They confuse the crap outta me XD Who knew turn a piano keyboard sideways would make my head explode?

I have a Feadog tin whistle in D. Perfect (and portable) for folk festivals!
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Post by: Tess on April 03, 2015, 12:59:07 AM: Quote from: Trixsie Vixen on April 02, 2015, 04:37:38 PM
Quote from: Tess on March 30, 2015, 07:38:44 AM
I play Piano, Accordion, Ukulele, the tin whistle, and I'm in the process of picking up singing again! I also do some stuff on FL studio but I'm no expert. I really wanna get into writing songs for videogames and stuff...just gotta start finding the right connections and things xD

Accordion? They confuse the crap outta me XD Who knew turn a piano keyboard sideways would make my head explode?

I have a Feadog tin whistle in D. Perfect (and portable) for folk festivals!

They definitely take some getting used to ^_^

I've got an old Feadog D whistle as well! The fact that you can stick them easily into any old bag is fantastic xD
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Post by: NautilusWolf on April 17, 2015, 02:03:33 AM: Gibson Epiphone 6 string guitar
Peavey Decade amp
And Digitech RP360-XP!

I play a lot of Metal. \m/
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Post by: twoodents on May 13, 2015, 08:18:37 PM: (This topic hasn't been posted in forever lol)
I currently play double bass and cello, I also know a bit of piano and violin :3
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Post by: Ryan Naismith on May 18, 2015, 05:50:04 PM: Quote from: Tess on March 30, 2015, 07:38:44 AM
I play Piano, Accordion, Ukulele, the tin whistle, and I'm in the process of picking up singing again! I also do some stuff on FL studio but I'm no expert. I really wanna get into writing songs for videogames and stuff...just gotta start finding the right connections and things xD

Accordion, eh?
http://youtu.be/HgD8-Ree07I (http://youtu.be/HgD8-Ree07I)
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Post by: Limber on May 20, 2015, 05:50:22 PM: I myself play a little keyboard, I absolutely HATE sheet music so I taught myself by watching synthesia videos on youtube. xD so far I can only play 'dearly beloved' and 'dango daikazoku' XP
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on May 22, 2015, 06:05:10 PM: I received depressing news from a friend because I did not go to school today.
As a musician in high school/secondary school, I've grown very attached to my band director; by far the best teacher I've ever had for anything. But today I learned he is no longer staying with my school. I am sad, because he is really cool and wanted me to do crazy cool things on my bari. It is a sad day for a band kid at my school…

Quote from: Limber on May 20, 2015, 05:50:22 PM
I myself play a little keyboard, I absolutely HATE sheet music so I taught myself by watching synthesia videos on youtube. xD so far I can only play 'dearly beloved' and 'dango daikazoku' XP

Yeah I taught myself to play as well. But I like sheet music because I can read notes.
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Post by: Limber on May 22, 2015, 06:19:56 PM: Quote
I received depressing news from a friend because I did not go to school today.
As a musician in high school/secondary school, I've grown very attached to my band director; by far the best teacher I've ever had for anything. But today I learned he is no longer staying with my school. I am sad, because he is really cool and wanted me to do crazy cool things on my bari. It is a sad day for a band kid at my school…

Sorry to hear that man :/ teachers who are able to actually teach and make it an enjoyable experience are hard enough to come by, Wish you and your fellow band members the best *hugs*
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Post by: MaskaTheOtter on May 25, 2015, 01:57:51 AM: Yeah it's hard finding teachers like that.
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on May 25, 2015, 03:34:48 AM: Today was a very hard day.

Graduation.

I played with my band and all of my senior friends. My band director was somber but he also looked happy. I was going to cry…

The song we played is called "Solas Ané (Yesterday's Joy)" by Samuel R. Hazo. It was commissioned for a music teacher who had passed away. It's a nice piece. And I realized my band director is Yesterday's Joy. He's wonderful and so good at what he does.

Anyway, I'm not going to use my voice as an instrument anymore. I'm not good at it.
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Post by: Halei-Helai on August 04, 2015, 09:11:19 PM: I love stringed instruments and I play a few different ones. I started and an early age with the acoustic violin but I mostly gravitate towards electric now. Thinking of getting an electric cello. That would be awesome!
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Post by: Caesium Iodide on August 05, 2015, 12:39:53 AM: That sound cool!!
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Post by: Udldu on August 07, 2015, 03:49:45 AM: I've been trying to learn how to play the violin, but I'm having a hard time trying to find lessons for it.
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Post by: Eden-H on August 07, 2015, 04:07:51 AM: I used to be in a choir, though I left a few years back. Now I play the bass saxophone and I have never been happier. <3 Went from Recorder when I was young to flute than to Sax. Weird transitioning, haha.
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Post by: Bayzan on August 07, 2015, 04:48:11 AM: x3 -Highpaws Nemael- I used to be in the choir as well in my school though I may get into choir once again in college if it has one. I used to play the piano, recorder, but now I'm playing the guitar and so far it's sticking... till I get bored of it like the other two xD. I want to try the trumpet or violin since I saw an amazing video (gliding fingers look awesome o_o x3), though I know that I wouldn't be able to get either one of those two since money problems are always op :P. I hope in the future I could at least get the violin and rage at it since that's what I like about learning new things. You rage at first but once you get the hang of it you look back at your old self and laugh x3
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Caesium Iodide on August 08, 2015, 03:53:51 AM: Quote from: Nemael on August 07, 2015, 04:07:51 AM
I used to be in a choir, though I left a few years back. Now I play the bass saxophone and I have never been happier. <3 Went from Recorder when I was young to flute than to Sax. Weird transitioning, haha.

You know... I played flute before I switched to sax. I learned to play tenor when I was still playing flute, but playing saxophone made me feel a hell of a lot better about myself though, and I could do more. So that next year, I switched to bari. I absolutely LOVE baritone sax. Hhhhhh, I currently play two different ones (that my high school owns), one is for marching and pep and the other is for concert/solos/jazz band.
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Halei-Helai on August 08, 2015, 02:11:58 PM: Quote from: WeeshiSniip on August 07, 2015, 03:49:45 AM
I've been trying to learn how to play the violin, but I'm having a hard time trying to find lessons for it.

I began at a very early age, so I suppose I had that as an advantage. Are there any music stores in your area that sell instruments? Oftentimes they will have lessons or know of people who give them. That is how I got started with electric guitar.

There is also the whole self-taught route, but the violin is one of those instruments where I would strongly recommend lessons.
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Dante Zairou on October 11, 2015, 12:41:11 AM: I play 6, 7 , and 8 string guitar. playing everything from blues to death metal
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Caesium Iodide on October 11, 2015, 03:48:48 AM: Quote from: Dante Zairou on October 11, 2015, 12:41:11 AM
I play 6, 7 , and 8 string guitar. playing everything from blues to death metal

Do you play jazz? I love jazz so much.
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Dante Zairou on October 11, 2015, 02:01:15 PM: Quote from: Armonia on October 11, 2015, 03:48:48 AM
Quote from: Dante Zairou on October 11, 2015, 12:41:11 AM
I play 6, 7 , and 8 string guitar. playing everything from blues to death metal

Do you play jazz? I love jazz so much.

Never really tried but im sure i could learn the techniques and scales that are used allot in jazz pretty easily
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: Dr.Vice Jameson on October 11, 2015, 02:09:11 PM: I play percussion
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: SirSteel on October 17, 2015, 07:07:22 PM: I mainly play guitar and piano. Blues, Jazz, Folk, Electronic, Atmospheric, Metal, rock, Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Renaissance and Chant pieces, I used to sing but I kinda suck at it so I try not to. Compose my own music, transcribe and play covers.

Also play around with my other instruments from time to time, various percussion instruments, some wind instruments, a violin which I never got around to learning, other things tooooo.
Title: Re: Musical Instruments
Post by: NautilusWolf on October 17, 2015, 07:59:22 PM: I can play a 6 and 7 string guitar, and 4 and 5 string bass. I'm mainly a 4 string bassist.