Author Topic: INSTRUMENTS!!! :DDD (Read 4745 times)

xLollicon · « **on:** April 17, 2011, 10:07:49 am »

Uhmm hello forum people!
I'm not very well known here... at all .___. But I felt like starting a topic! Tehehe >:3

Do any of you play an instrument?
I'm in my school band, I play the sax~ But my friend is also teaching me piano..!

What about youu??

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:23:31 am »

I played the clarinet and flute.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:25:08 am »

I play the bagpipes.

xLollicon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:28:04 am »

Quote from: sandrobotticelli on April 17, 2011, 10:25:08 am

I play the bagpipes.

o 3 o reallyyy??

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:28:42 am »

Yeah, really! I used to be in the Sir James MacDonald Pipe band but now I've gone solo.

agpgirl · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:30:15 am »

I playy the pianoooo!!!

@Sandro: Whoa that is cool!!! :DD

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:34:11 am »

you need to teach my the bag pipes I want to learn that so bad.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:03:35 am »

^Well it takes years to learn,it's a very difficult instrument! You actually have to play on something called a chanter for about a year before you can play the actual instrument, and once you get the instrument, it usually takes you a couple of months before you can play it to work up your stomach muscles and lungs to handle the blowing.
I couldn't teach it to save my life xD;

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:13:28 am »

I must find someone to teach me I have always wanted to play the bag-pipes.

DaemonForce · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:17:21 am »

I play the clarinet and 12-string guitar.

I'm considering learning the flute or viola. My life has been too busy for music and I need more of it.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:30:45 am »

Quote from: Jacob_Blackfeather on April 17, 2011, 11:13:28 am

I must find someone to teach me I have always wanted to play the bag-pipes.

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? If you're under 18 I know a really great lady that may be able to teach you, but you'd have to fork out the money for a chanter and some beginner books. All of which you can get at the Scottish Country Shop in Portland.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:32:02 am »

I am 17 going on 18 and I wouldn't mind forking over the money to learn.

sandrobotticelli · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:41:06 am »

^Hmm, that's starting pretty late, I don't know if she'd be willing but you could always contact her, since her main focus is on youths for her and her husband's pipe band. If you go to this site:
http://sjmpb.org/index.htm
and go to "information" at the bottom there will be a phone number and a e-mail link in which you can contact her. I think e-mail may be your best bet for starters, actually. Just send her an e-mail telling her you're interested in playing the pipes, tell her your age, and if you're too old, who she can refer you to help you. On the "getting started" page of the website they'll tell you what you need for a beginner. The lady's name is Robbi Brewer. You should also ask her what books you should start out with.
Here is the Scottish Country Shop's website so you can browse around for what you might need:
http://www.scottishcountryshop.com/shop2/

Fuyuko · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:03:19 pm »

I used to play the trumpet in middle school. Oh the memories of Hot Cross Buns... I still have it and can play fairly well after a bit if warming up.
I can also play the ocarina. (Yes, Zelda influenced me. xD)

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:06:18 pm »

Quote from: sandrobotticelli on April 17, 2011, 11:41:06 am

^Hmm, that's starting pretty late, I don't know if she'd be willing but you could always contact her, since her main focus is on youths for her and her husband's pipe band. If you go to this site:
http://sjmpb.org/index.htm
and go to "information" at the bottom there will be a phone number and a e-mail link in which you can contact her. I think e-mail may be your best bet for starters, actually. Just send her an e-mail telling her you're interested in playing the pipes, tell her your age, and if you're too old, who she can refer you to help you. On the "getting started" page of the website they'll tell you what you need for a beginner. The lady's name is Robbi Brewer. You should also ask her what books you should start out with.
Here is the Scottish Country Shop's website so you can browse around for what you might need:
http://www.scottishcountryshop.com/shop2/

thank you very much :3

Dubaby · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:54:12 pm »

From 5-15 I played the violin, I was really good at it when I was about 9-12 but the last couple years of me playing it I wasn't taking lessons and just picked it up on random occasions, until I finally ended upreplacing my passion for violin with theatre at 16. I still love watching people play, and about once or twice a year I'll bust my old violin out and play a bit, but I get all frustrated because I don't sound as good as I used to. XD

I would LOVE to learn how to play piano though, I feel like it has a lot more versatility and is more relaxing to play.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:44:40 pm »

I play violin, piano, mallets, timpani, and crash/suspended cymbals. I also had a dream last night where I learned trombone, that was weird. .

I was in my school's marching band's pit this year, actually, hence all the random percussion instruments.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:30:25 pm »

I miss Marching Band much more than I miss Symphonic Band. I played clarinet in both, but sadly haven't played in years. This is in part due to having developed asthma. *Sad sigh.*

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:58:13 pm »

I play the oboe. ♥

Piano is the first instrument I really learned to play, but I didn't continue with it. I can play a few songs by heart on it (Tetris theme is my favorite) and I can pick out pieces slowly if I have the sheet music. :B

I can also play the clarinet, since it's what I started with in band and I've had to play it every year for marching and pep band stuff, but I'm not that great at it.

I acquired an accordion this year, but I wasn't allowed to use it until I had gotten my college apps done. Now I'm super excited to be able to learn, just need to find the time. 8D

StarryShay · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:52:14 pm »

Bass guitar ' o '

DancingTofu · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:18:56 pm »

I play instruments.

Keyboard, Keytar, Bass, and Vocals in one band, Bass and Keytar in another. I also used to play Piano, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bell Lyra, Tympani, Chimes, and Aux Percussion in Band in high school and middle school. Only instrument I've had formal lessons in was 4 years of Classical and Jazz Piano but I have an uncle who teaches folk guitar who gave me a few lessons when I was starting out. Other instruments I play are: Mandolin, Dulcimer, Violin, Contrabass, Organ, and limited amounts of Harmonium, Accordion, Panflute, Tin Whistle, Recorder, and Drum Set.

I like me some musics :3

jaybug · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:31:42 pm »

Gibson Forum Ax Bass Made in USA

Fender 5 string Made in Korea

Raveen92 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:07:38 pm »

I play the Baritone Sax. But can play the Alto and tenor really well.

I also have a clarinet -on loan- an Ocarina, a piano, and a harmonica in A

jaybug · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:26:13 pm »

I used to have a collection of jaw harps. They all sounded different. I thought I got kind of good at it.

Prinz Eugen · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:37:19 pm »

I sing Bass II, sometimes baritone.

I played banjo for some years, and built a 33-string harp which I also enjoyed.
Played clarinet as a schoolboy but never made much headway. Tried a Scottish chanter too.

I like singing maritime music, polyphony, chant (especially at Mass,) traditional religious motets, Tudor fun, R. Vaughn Williams, and barbershop when I can.

Love singing the 'rest' of the Messiah, also Bruckner's 'Te Deum,' and Beethoven's 9th 'Chorale.'

Did the Verdi Requiem back in the day and that was a bit of fun too.

jaybug · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:06:55 pm »

You never close your eyes anymore, when I kiss your lips.
There's no tenderness like before from your fingertips.

I try anyway, sometimes.

Too bad I know the lines to more Devo songs than is probably good for my popularity. lol

MiriaRose · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:02:39 pm »

Quote from: DancingTofu on April 17, 2011, 11:18:56 pm

I play instruments.

Keyboard, Keytar, Bass, and Vocals in one band, Bass and Keytar in another. I also used to play Piano, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bell Lyra, Tympani, Chimes, and Aux Percussion in Band in high school and middle school. Only instrument I've had formal lessons in was 4 years of Classical and Jazz Piano but I have an uncle who teaches folk guitar who gave me a few lessons when I was starting out. Other instruments I play are: Mandolin, Dulcimer, Violin, Contrabass, Organ, and limited amounts of Harmonium, Accordion, Panflute, Tin Whistle, Recorder, and Drum Set.

I like me some musics :3

I think I'm in love. In a platonic way.

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:42:52 pm »

Everyone's in love with Tofu, don't worry about it

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #28 on:** April 19, 2011, 07:46:01 pm »

;o;
i fail.
Im learning Piano slowly.
I want to learn trumpet, violin and guitar.
Bass
and drums

I wanna be an overachever.

MiriaRose · « **Reply #29 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:09:13 pm »

^ Violin is intense. I'd suggest learning it once you get the treble clef down on piano.

._.;; Am I the only one who is waaay better at reading treble clef than bass clef?

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2011, 12:26:11 am »

LOL NO YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE

MiriaRose · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:51:42 pm »

OH GOOD

Gah, I haaaate bass clef. I'm getting better at reading it, but still.

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