I want to know if any of you play an instrument. I got pretty interested in playing one when I saw my cousin play the piano. If I could play an instrument I would want to play the violin, sounds crazy, but it seems interesting. What do you guys play? What do you want to play? Let's talk! Would be great if someone here played violin and gives me some information about it. :D
Im currently learning to play the guitar, my dad got me hooked by teaching me how to play part of one of my favourite songs. lol. my fingers hurt now, yours will too for a bit if your learning violin. its worth it tho :D
I play piano sometimes.
And if I could play any instrument it would be a harmonica. They are small and easy to carry and they sound good.
But I suck at it :P
I play the piano, and the guitar
Have done for years ;)
I don't play an instrument.
I play electric guitar. My 11 year old cousin plays violin and is pretty good at it and its pretty cool to hear him play.
I played the keypad on the phone. i don't know if that counts though.
I play the violin and the flute.
I play the Viola. The viola is a lot similar to the Violin, with the only exception being that they're generally larger than violins and that the four strings are one octave lower. Or something like that.
i've been plain the violin for over 9 years... and playin alto saxaphone for 4 years :)
my advise to you is if you are really interested in playing violin i would consult with your parents and try to get a private teacher (thats the best way to learn). but learnin' the violin is a HUGE commitment and u have to really be focused and really want to be there to learn.
(just like aqwa)
~scsox
First instrument I played was a violin in grade school, then a trumpet to learn basic music theory. After that, I moved to the alto saxophone, the tuba, and finally settled upon the guitar. Right now I have a Les Paul (Zakk Wylde's Bullseye model). When I get back, I've been tremendously intrigued with ibanez ever since listening to Vai or Satriani, but I think with my modern interests, I may look into an ESP model. Dream guitar of course being a PRS with the dove neck inlays. God those are beautiful, and I'll lose myself in a guitar center for hours with their small stash of PRS's.
Although being out here sitting around during hookah nights has re-invigorated my desire to pick up an accoustic. Always great to have in groups of friends during BBQ's, drinking, or good ol' fashion fun around the fire.
They actually did some studies of students who have a musical background of some sort vice those that don't, and I s'pose from the statistical standpoint, those who have a background in music have better comprehension of intricate problems vice those that have no background what-so-ever. The validity on that? I don't know, just here-say from others, but it is an interesting fact, plus chicks dig men who play guitar! :D
Basic...music theory?
Quote from: ArtGames on August 01, 2009, 12:28:31 PM
I played the keypad on the phone. i don't know if that counts though.
Hahaha so did I! Well... only "In the Jungle", "Jingle Bells" and "Happy Birthday" tho... Hehe
I've played the French Horn for 4 years.
I've played the piano since I was young.
Quote from: Epicphail on August 01, 2009, 07:08:41 PM
Basic...music theory?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_theory
Think of it this in a programming sort of way, since we have a lot of aspiring programmers. You have a language, be it C#, Java, GML, C, C++, whatever. You need to know constructs of the language before you jump in. You could just pick up a book for studying, but you need to know how the functions work, you need to grasp OOP in order to fully understand and utilize the language. You need to understand the unique constructs of each language in order to use it properly. Without that knowledge, you really won't ever tap into the full possibilities of the language.
I can play the Guitar, Sing and play the Piano :)
Yeah sooo...
In grade school I started out on violin, pretty much everybody did in 4th grade because it was either that or chorus...
Than 5th and 6th grade I played the trumpet in band...and just so you know I hated both of these, most likely because I'm tone-deaf, but w/e.
So, more seriously, I didn't play anything in 7th grade or 8th grade...but I started playing the electric guitar in 9th grade because my dad professionally plays piano, and getting me a guitar was his attempt to help "bond" us I guess...so, I learned how to play mildly, he got me a Stratocaster. I am still not very good though. :-\
I play the decks.
For those who don't know what they are, here is a pic...
(http://goldcoast.functions247.com.au/247venue_images/23828-200837-DJ%20Decks.jpg)
They arn't mine though. Mine are sooo much more shecshy.
I used to play the drums.
I play the bass drum, alto sax, and trumpet. I use virtual DJ every now and then to mix a few beats for my cousins Ustream vids (he hasn't been making any recently though). :O By the way zacs, whats your deck look like (brands, slips, crossfaders, mixers,effect units, digital controls)? :P I know cause my dad has a DJ Deck in his basement, I don't really know how to use it fully yet; I'm still learning ;D.
They are pretty easy to learn how to do, visit youtube for some tutorials..
Here are some links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcXQCEruMew (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcXQCEruMew)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3hgROpTzNE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3hgROpTzNE&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJhXvYzV9c&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJhXvYzV9c&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJEjHFI_-lI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJEjHFI_-lI&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKjaPLjxUfg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKjaPLjxUfg&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gskFZQoi1WA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gskFZQoi1WA&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgERqYYXL7o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgERqYYXL7o&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WwDH9B9EYk&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WwDH9B9EYk&feature=related)
Hope they are helpfull for you =D
I played the cello for a bit, but I currently play the baritone and euphonium.
I play the guitar, piano, learning the dobro, learning some bas guitar, and I play percussion *maily trap*.
I play the keyboard.. (Not the musical one.) ;D
:DI play the trumpet/cornet and guitar
oh and rockband drums ;)
Ive been playin electric guitar for 9 and a half years now, i can play anything ranging from smoke on the water to eruption by van halen (for those who dont know what it is look it up!)
I started playing the trumpet but then quit i didn't like. I want to learn to play the piano though/
i play the volin