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Can you play a musical instrument?
Posted by Achyut • 1/24/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: musical instruments, notations, piano
How many of you can play musical instruments? How many and which ones?
I can play the piano and have also provided the notations in my blog-
achyutktelang.blogspot.com/2009/01/piano-notations.html
Even if you don't know how to play or don't have a musical instrument, you can still play. I have written how to do it in my post.
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I wasted a good portion of my life playing lead guitar in a rock band.
I don't play much anymore.-
Wasted? I bet it was a blast!
And... to answer the original question... does whistling count? -
a blast... that's the horn section -
exactly what you said keelybax....and whistling? I don't really know..do you consider your mouth a musical instrument?
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@kellybax -- Oh, it was fun alright. But, I sometimes wish I had spent that time doing more productive things.
...but, I wish I still owned some of the vintage Les Pauls and Stratocasters I owned. -
acousticguitarist, I knew you would surely come to this discussion and was actually surprised yours wasn't the first comment!
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@Tony: Stop "picking" on me! Get it?
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Oh..I didn't know acousticguitarist's real name till now...
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I generally play fingerstyle Kelly
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Being "picky" again
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achyut
if you looked at my profile you'll see it -
@ acousticguitarist,
Yes I actually did see your profile and that is why I wrote that I didn't know your real name till now.
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I played piano and the flute for about eight years each. I still play sometimes.-
nice to know...good choice of instruments.
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what piano players do you like?
Have you heard Rubalcaba?
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I play belly dance music on the balalaika
It is a very stimulating experience, we first eat baklava and get very excited from too much sugar. Then the dancers slip into clothes and show off their pierced belly buttons. Then my eyes roll back, I face East and then break out into a tune which uses a flat 3 a flat sharp 7 and a flat 9.
I smile.-
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what do you mean ???? Sometimes humour doesn't work across different cultures
This was brilliant
I do actually play the Balalaika
Yes you know I play guitar -
it just means that I could never come up with something like that and that I was basically speechless..maybe I should have put in exclamation marks in there as well!
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I was in a kazoo concert in elementary school...does that count?:)
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what exactly is it???
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if the question was "can you play a musical instrument well" I'd skip answering but as it's written... yes I can play piano...badly. I was a lefthanded student in a righthanded world, I'm lucky I can play as well as I do.
which really isn't that well but... my music teachers always said I had enthusiasm-
it is enough that you can play it...there are so many who can't....I am sure you will definitely get better with practice.
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If you play badly, play slower simpler with more feeling, it will sound better. Then you'll say I play simply but beautifully.
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acousticguitarist, undoubtedly you have excellent knowledge in music...
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Thanks Achyut
Here's the logic behind it.
Music is about feelings, what happens is people try and play things that are a little above their level and they struggle. When you are struggling to do something in music, the mind is overactive and the whole focus is on trying to do something technical and not musical. There are times to focus on technique and there are times to focus on music with feeling. It is important that people take time out to be musical and play at a comfortable level. I see it as essential to explore and experience the emotive side of music. It is easier to make beautiful music when you are relaxed, taking time to listen to the subtleties of the notes as they sound. Lots of people don't really listen that well, they are trying to play faster, more complex, trying to impress other musicians; this is not music, I'm not sure what you would call it - maybe it's just sound or resonance but I'm hesitant to put it into the music category.
Good musicians take time out to develop various elements of music such has harmony, improvisation, chord substitution etc and gradually incorporate their new achievements into pieces of music, they sort of just become a part of the musical toolbox.
I often work on different material by lots of different players of various styles because other players come up with finger movements and musical possibilities that I wouldn't dream of. Then I gradually infuse a few, not all, of the things over a period of time, and they eventually become a part of my natural expression.
It takes a long time to slow down and play music. The role of any music teacher is to get the music student to play music as soon as possible, to develop an emotional relationship with music as soon as possible. However, everyone is in a hurry, and although it is great to have high level skills that are available when needed, it is absolutely essential to build firm musical foundations that are based completely in music.
Most of the great players I know play in a relaxed manner and many people would miss the nuances of their music which has grown over many years, they may play just one or two notes or chords like someone else does but it's just not the same, there's incredible life and history oozing out.
I watched a friend of mine play some old blues stuff at a gig the other week. A lot of guitar players wouldn't look twice, but I just sat there intrigued by the way he played what looked the simplest things but while he was singing his fingers were playing perfect fills and half chords. What struck me was the way he didn't even notice he was doing, he wasn't thinking, it just played by itself.
KEEP MUSIC MUSICAL -
Really wonderful Tony, I read all that you wrote and though I don't have so much experience in music and I just play for fun and relaxation from time to time, I understood what you wrote and felt it so true.
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I used to play the cello when I was younger, but it was too hard so I gave up.
I intend to pick it up again soon. I've also been singing since I was 8 and am in a high church choir and currently preparing for my Grade 6 exam.-
so you are quite young then...and have lots of time to learn it..hope you start playing the cello again. All the best.
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I used to play piano, saxaphone, oboe, and (for a short time) the trombone. Floormodel, I'm a lefty, too. Have you tried ragtime? My span isn't really big enough for the chords, but it definitely gave my left hand more to do. -
Wow! 4 musical instruments!! That's something. Great.
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have you heard Oregon? They have a great oboe player?
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drummer turned acoustic guitarist (hard to sing to drums alone).
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cranelegs, I agree.
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but at least you'll play in time
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really??? a drummer in time... thats a first
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I play guitar but I'm not really good at it. I do still like to bring it out and play a little.-
I think guitar is the most loved choice of musical instrument to play...
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Mom taught me to read piano sheet music and use the correct fingering, but I never took lessons or learned timing. I can fake it if it's a song I already know...my daughter can play her armpit. She's very talented!-
play the armpits? That's interesting. I have heard a few people do that on TV.
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Drums, keys.
Wanna hear a song? I thought so:
roguedeals.com/sites/enervate/media/music/JE_Crew-Hustle_feat_JayZ.mp3
Im on the drums and keys
Scotland Jeff is on the bass and guitar
Enjoy!-
will check it out.
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I started to play guitar when i was undergraduated and i had a band that play for university festivals.
In gradute school, I played with another band but it was just a waste of time.
I still play piano and bass guitar, you can visit my youtube channel for videos.
I'm also interested in music softwares like Cubase, Cakewalk, Guitarpro, Sibelian,...etc.-
that's quite good...you seem to have a lot of experience in this- music and bands
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Thank you, Music is something infinite. I don't think that Anyone can be experienced enough.
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yes..I totally agree with it.
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I play the piano. I just learned five years ago. I would like to play for a church or church event.-
Yes, I too play the piano..i think it's easier to learn and good too.
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Guitar,Drums,keyboard,saxophone,Native American Indian Flute
some singing and digital music...-
wow! that's impressive!
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I was a bass player, and now I play all sorts of silly things. Mostly guitar.-
do you have many musical instruments?
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i play guitar in a metal band n love it! and i'm self taught.-
You look like a guitarist. -
awww...you look sooo adorable
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@ mantiz,
It's nice to know you are self-taught. I learned just the basics, the keys and then after that the rest I figured out how to play various tunes.
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I always wanted to play the violin, but for now I just beat-box with my mouth.
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It's never too late to learn!
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does the whistle count?-
kellybax has already asked this question at the top.
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Sure. I play the guitar.
And by playing, I mean drumming on the back of it.-
oh ye, forgot I play that one too and the drums on the back of a biscuit tin
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Good one Friday13
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I'm a good singer and a voice is an instrument
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If you say so!
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I 'try' and play the guitar. My Brother developed a guitar tuition device for Google Android phone which helps a great deal - check out SplashPlay.mobi.
I also play the didgeridoo, and Jew's harp.
I am currently learning Mongolian throat singing. I would love to hook with anybody in the Birmingham, UK area who shares these same passions for throat singing and playing weird and wonderful musical instruments.-
wow..I got to learn something new..thanks.
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I play the flute
As well as the piano and violin, plus 2 years of the ukelele lol-
Visage, flute is really wonderful to hear....it's good that you too can play many musical instruments.
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I play the nose flute. Does that count? -
another strange way to play! nose flute? you play the flute through your nose?!!
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Hmm better than acousticguitarist -
I play some. I'll give you 3 guesses what it is.-
Hmm...let me guess......I don't know why but I feel it has got to be banjo!
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I have a degree in viola and voice. I also play violin, cello, bass, guitar, piano, pan flute and Latin percussion.-
Oh that's nice, viola is sweet in the right hands
did you see me balalaika comment up the top? -
Yes, I did. Very cool.
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@ MadMadMargo,
that really is too many instruments..you are talented!
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Still trying to learn how to play the guitar (it's a constant process).-
I agree..it is a constant process. well said.
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I play guitar, djembe (& other hand drums/percussion instruments,) & recorder. I'm very rusty on piano & a drum kit.-
That's good...I am getting to know the names of so many different musical instruments I haven't heard before!
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Does a comb and waxed paper count as a musical instrument?-
wow! I am really getting some weird instruments in here- from whistle to drumming on the back of a biscuit tin to just voice and even a comb and a waxed paper!
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I am playing jazz guitar at this minute. See you later.
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jazz guitar hm? How many times of Guitar do you have and you play?
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times or style?
I play jazz, blues, Indian music, bluegrass, country, funk, some rock... I can scream on a guitar but it really hurts my head these days. Irish music, open-tunings, folk, and variations of all the above. When I play some stuff I think more like a piano player than a guitar player. This comes from my jazz training with Ike Isaacs, one of Stephane Grapelli's guitarists.
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No I can't-
ok..that's the first one honest and straight forward reply...
But even if you don't know or don't have an instrument, you can still play your favorite songs in any instrument sound....just see my post.
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Piano - grade 7 (UK), guitar strummer, clarinet. Best gift I was given - music lessons -
I've been playing acoustic guitar for 40 years now. ;-)-
oh good, what do you play and like?
I have the worlds best acoustic blogs
the-guitarplayer.com
acousticguitarist.wordpress.com
I've played for 39 years -
@ Tolemac,
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and acousticguitarist, you aren't too far. 39 years! wow! that really is something.
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Some guitar but just for myself.-
I understand...I too play just for myself.
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I play the Guitar, an Indian classical instrument called Mridhangam, and also do Classical vocals -
I have heard about this instrument....but I don't really know about it in detail.
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Guitar, but at ancient times, when I was young... now I'm playing internet marketing -
You are calling internet marketing a musical instrument? And ancient times? Come on..it isn't that ancient.
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I have a hard time understanding someone who uses the term wasted in connection with music but oh well . . . . I learned to play piano by listening to my mother's piano teacher - My parents didn't care about giving me lessons. That was over 60 years ago - I still play - took some lessons but mostly play by ear and recently played for 30 minutes at my niece's wedding. Music is what keeps me going!!!-
It's so great to know that even though you couldn't get classes for it, you learned it by yourself...really good!
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I can't play dead. My husband and all of his friends are musicians. I have found a niche as a professional fan.-
well at least you are in a musical environment....hmm....professional fan. That's something too!
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Been playing the violin since I was four years old.
Mostly I'm a fiddle player. I own about seven fiddles some very old some new.
I just bought an electric and its a totally new sound for me. i love it.
Now a question. Do you know thew difference between a fiddle and a violin?
If it has ever had beer spilled on it, then its a fiddle.
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Since the age of 4! Wow! You seem to have a deep interest in music.
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I play piano and guitar.-
Those 2 instruments would be my choice too.
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Haha sweet. Only saw one other trombonist in this discussion! Go trombones!
Yeah I play bass trombone for my high school. Junior and senior.
And i've played the piano for 4 years, but stopped two years ago.
Then there's that dreaded year where i took the guitar and my parents didn't want to sign me up next year cause i didn't practice enough
I regret that cause I would give up anything to play the guitar now.-
I didn't even know about this instrument before this....I really got to learn a lot of names of various musical instruments in here!
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i have been playing the guitar since i was in high school, though i never made a career out of it, just for the fun of it. i play mostly Guns, Metallica, and Rock pieces.
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Learning to play violin-
so you have just started?
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I played the clarinet, bass clarinet, tuba and piano. Also performed in marching bands and other competitions. Growing up in a small town, it was sports and music. Everyone in our family, and there were 5 of us kids, we all played an instrument or one sort or another. Unfortunatley, I haven't played much in recent years. But it has given me an appreciation for others talents. -
I am just glad I am in a community that is full of talented people in so many ways...all are writers, mostly with a high I.Q (in one of the discussions of I.Q test) and even interested in music and art. I am glad I am spending quality time with quality people. Thanks!
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good for you!
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Yup, i can play guitar,bass and piano ...
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3 instruments is quite good...
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piano here. i played for some time, but then i quit my lessons because my instructor was nuts. i haven't played regularly in about 10 years though. i'm thinking of starting up again.-
10 years is a long time..you will have to practice a lot.
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Piano, guitar, bass, kompang... impossible to play the violin when you're left-handed.-
I can't play the violing but didn't know this fact. Maybe someone should design violins for lefthanded people!
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Ive played the piccolo for 5 years and the flute for 7. I spent a lot of time in marching band.-
don't know much about a 'piccolo'!
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Heck, yes! I play guitar in a band called Hung Dynasty (myspace.com/hungaz).
More recreationally, I play the didgeridoo.-
And i definitely haven't heard of didgeridoo before....I am getting to know about so many musical instruments!
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No, I've not try yet but i've aim to play at least one musical instrument
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so what will that instrument be? What's your interest?
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Yeah, I can sort of glide my way through a piano. Did a couple of grades in them but dropped out later.
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