OT: Music (Instruments)

[Speed Demon]

I was wondering does anyone in here play any instruments or sing...also what do they play and what they use....and what style of music you play if you play any...

Myself I play sax mainly Alto, but I can play Tenor Bari and Soprano. But I really like the Jazz style thats what Im into...

My Sax Quiver:
-Keilwerth SX90R Alto
-Meyer 7 (Medium Chamber)
-Rico Royal (2.5) [These cheap reeds actually work well, I used to use Vandorens and found that these work better and they are cheaper :p]
-Vito Student Model (First Sax) :rolleyes:

So if anyone in here plays any music Im interested in what you play and your style...
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[Kent]

My bass collection rivals my snowboard quiver.....somewhere in the high teens.

Used to aspire to be a "rock star", but now content doing professional studio work and gigs. Working on another CD, but this one is slow miving due to IM training.

K

[Derf]

I play bass also. It's been a real while since I played. I have a Yamaha bass and a small Roland Cube, it does the job, though my father uses my amp more than I do these days!

Derf

[Mike T]

Haven't played much over the past 9 years. Still have my Rickenbacker 4003 (naturual wood w/ black trim) though! My toddler gets into it though - she'll dance to anything, even Rush :D

[thomas_m]

I noodle around on guitar - classical and steelstring acoustic. Three years of classical lessons but still just a noodler. I've no innate musical talent at all but find playing a relaxing wind down at the end of the day.

Playing an instrument, even badly like I do, also has the benefit of making you a much more appreciative listener of really telented performers, especially live.

I own this very guitar made by Marc Beneteau, it's even prettier in person:
http://www.beneteauguitars.com/bubinga.htm

I also have a classical made by Woodley White in Portland that looks almost exactly like this one:
http://www.whiteguitars.com/gallery20.htm

T.

[D-Sub]

played bass in a speed metal band in the 90s...then got into electronic music. Dont play my bass as much except to make noises to sample for my studio stuff...

got a few releases out on small labels here and there

[D-Sub]

oh, and hey Mike....'74 4000 mapleglo here:)

[Gtanner]

Hi Guys,

I play the Trombone (King 1400 Professional standard). Although I haven't played much these past years, I'm hoping to get back into it sometime soon.

I also used to play the drums in a Jazz band (Big Band music), but never had the cash to put together a set.


--Gord

[Speed Demon]

Originally posted by Gtanner
Hi Guys,

I play the Trombone (King 1400 Professional standard). Although I haven't played much these past years, I'm hoping to get back into it sometime soon.

I also used to play the drums in a Jazz band (Big Band music), but never had the cash to put together a set.


--Gord

Yah im in a big band group in my high school and its the only reason im still playin the sax. To be honest I hate classical and concert band music as a sax player saxes were never meant to be a classical instrument:(. But Im really into the whole Jazz thing, specially funk and blues stuff...:D
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[Kent]

Who's the BOLer that knows Sheldon Dingwall?

[Derf]

Those Ricks 4000 series are so nice, I tried one (black with white trim, the Rush look) when I was in a bar where there was a Rush cover band, it was plugged in a David Eden amp, and man the sound and touch were amazing! Wish I had one, but it would be a waste, I'm not good enough.

Derf

[Mike T]

Originally posted by Derf
Those Ricks 4000 series are so nice, I tried one (black with white trim, the Rush look) when I was in a bar where there was a Rush cover band, it was plugged in a David Eden amp, and man the sound and touch were amazing! Wish I had one, but it would be a waste, I'm not good enough.

Derf

I'm not good enough either. ;)

However someone had put down 50% on it and after 6 months the buyer hadn't shown up to pick it up. I just happened to be in the store when the six months expired and couldn't say no for 50% off! (I had been borrowing a friend's old one for a year... didn't want to give it back...)

[Justin A.]

I think I got all of the inate musical talent that Thomas missed out on... I play french horn in concert band/orchestra, drums for rock/jazz. But I know how to play the trumpet, Piano, all of the various percussion instruments (did that in concert band before picking up the horn), a little bit of sax/clarinet, Mellophone (I play it for marching- it's essentially a trumpet that's keyed in F), Tuba, and Trombone, and Im starting to pick up basoon a little bit. Wow...Im a band geek. Oh, and yes, I do know how to play the kazoo also. Of all of them, I like the F-Horn the best in concerts, but when I march I LOVE to play quads (the 4 tom-drums that the person wears), and I finally get to march them next season.
-Justin
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[Speed Demon]

Originally posted by Justin A.
I think I got all of the inate musical talent that Thomas missed out on... I play french horn in concert band/orchestra, drums for rock/jazz. But I know how to play the trumpet, Piano, all of the various percussion instruments (did that in concert band before picking up the horn), a little bit of sax/clarinet, Mellophone (I play it for marching- it's essentially a trumpet that's keyed in F), Tuba, and Trombone, and Im starting to pick up basoon a little bit. Wow...Im a band geek. Oh, and yes, I do know how to play the kazoo also. Of all of them, I like the F-Horn the best in concerts, but when I march I LOVE to play quads (the 4 tom-drums that the person wears), and I finally get to march them next season.
-Justin

Yah Im going to learn how to play the basoon i tried a little last year but there were just too many keys with all the whisper keys and regular keys it got me all confused, but Im going to try and learn how to play the basoon for Wind Ensemble next year.:D
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[Neil Gendzwill]

Originally posted by Kent
Who's the BOLer that knows Sheldon Dingwall?
That'd be me, he's an old skating buddy from high school days. Last I saw him, he was talking about getting a long board. For those listening in, the connection to this thread is that Sheldon builds rather nice bass guitars for a living.

I play piano but regard myself more as a technician than a musician - I can sight read well and play what I see, but no music originates inside me.

Speed Demon - My sister plays trombone and sings for the Stone Frigate Big Band, a local 14 piece swing band. A really good friend of mine plays trumpet for them as well, and met his wife through the band (she's one of the tenor saxes). They wanted me to play piano for them but it was too much of a time commitment given all the other stuff I do. I really like the music though.

[Bob L.]

My bass/gear quiver dwarfs my carving quiver. Here's a link to some mp3s from one of my past original bands, The Bombastics (http://www.garageband.com/artist/BobOnBass) . Couple of original projects in the works now. Play a Warwick Thumb 5 and a 4 fretless. various heads, Aguilar cabs.

Are there one or two New England guitarists/singers that might want to get an 'unplugged' band together for ski area lounge work this winter. 'C'mon.... the ultimate fantasy of every snow-sporting musician is to get paid for playing at night, stay on the mountain courtesy of the resort and ride for free all day!!! I'm serious about this. Anyone else?

[FTA2R]

I played semi seriously in high school (private instruction, marching snare, school jazz /concert band, and personal rock/party bands).

last year I bought a roland v-club set and it was great while no one was under me but I'm 2nd floor now and since the kick beater goes in a downward motion, my neighbors below hear a thump everytime i play the kick, so basically I can't play (they and cool and I dont' wanna be inconsiderate) been meaning to move it to my folks house, where my old Pearl 5 piece is.

also have various other percusive instruments from traveling: maracas, steel drum, woodblock, etc.

roland electronic sets can do some cool things

[Neil Gendzwill]

Cue the drummer jokes...

How can you tell when a drummer's at your door? The knocking keeps getting faster.

And just to be fair....

How do you get rid of the guitarist at your door? Pay for the pizza.

What do you call a bassist who's just broken up with his girlfriend? Homeless.

Thank you, I'm here all week.

[Ghostrider]

I play the sax too. Alto mostly, but I can play them all. I've got a Selmer Super Action 80 w/ a Bay ligature and VANDOREN reeds...YOU USE RICO!?!? Shame on you..#1 sin for sax players...ricos are for first year and then are used for kindling!

I've also got a yamaha something that I started on...its quite a piece.

I Played a ton in high school with our wind ensemble which was top 10 in the country. We did a european tour and also played carnegie hall.

I also play guitar..I've got a Washburn Lion series electric, a Washburn Millenium Edition electric/acoustic, and a basic Fender acoustic for singin' around the campfire.

[Derf]

Originally posted by Neil Gendzwill
Cue the drummer jokes...


How many musicians are in your band?

Four musicians and a drummer.

[Bob L.]

What did the drummer get on his S.A.T ??............drool

[Neil Gendzwill]

A fairly funny analysis of various symphony instruments (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mshanemcl/tobyapp.htm).

What's the difference between an oboe and a bassoon? The bassoon burns longer!

So this explorer is out in the jungle with his guide, and they hear this drumming in the distance. The explorer asks his guide, and he replies, "we're fine unless the drums stop." As they continue onward, the drums keep getting louder, but the guide assures him that he has nothing to worry about as long as the drums are going. Suddenly, the drums abruptly stop, and the guide freezes with a horrible look on his face. "What happens now?" asks the explorer, trying desperately not to panic, but all is lost when the guide responds, with terror in his voice, "Bass solo!"

[Speed Demon]

Originally posted by Ghostrider
I play the sax too. Alto mostly, but I can play them all. I've got a Selmer Super Action 80 w/ a Bay ligature and VANDOREN reeds...YOU USE RICO!?!? Shame on you..#1 sin for sax players...ricos are for first year and then are used for kindling!

I've also got a yamaha something that I started on...its quite a piece.

I Played a ton in high school with our wind ensemble which was top 10 in the country. We did a european tour and also played carnegie hall.

I also play guitar..I've got a Washburn Lion series electric, a Washburn Millenium Edition electric/acoustic, and a basic Fender acoustic for singin' around the campfire.

Actually my band teacher made me switch over from Vandorens to Ricos, I find that for the Jazz playing now the Ricos are good but Vandorens are really good for Concert Band/Wind Ensemble and that the Java and V16 dont always work for me, have you heard anything abut brancher reeds, someone on saxforte suggested to geth Brancher Jazz #3 and a Peter Ponzol M2 80 mouthpiece...and yah im usin a rovner ligature right now, I LIKE THE SUPER ACTION 80, but i think mine is nicer...i love the rolled tone holes, and the look, i have the black lacquered one, and man does it play nice with a dark sound...yay:D
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[Justin A.]

Neil, that link is awesome! The worst part is, it fits almost to a t.
-Justin
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[FTA2R]

peart, cobham, weckl, rich, holmes, reyes, smith, chambers, gosh there are so many unbelievable drummers. 99% of general musicians will never come close to having the chops, coordination, or style they have. the motor skills they have is astounding, and probably much more developed than those of a bassist, no offense. derf, have you ever layed down a beat (not some simple 4/4 beat either) or belted out a snare rudiment at a very fast speed? not so easy, is it (unless you are a proficient drummer, of course)...i've seen most of these guys live. there are many incredibly talented drummers out there, just as there are guitarists, singers, keyboardists, etc. there are also a lot of very mediocre musicians.

go to the next local drum clinic or Percussive Arts Society day and you will see talent (although likely a broad range of skills). or listen to some of the drummers above. or better yet, start taking drum lessons yourself with a private instructor and let me know when you got the rudiments down.

Barry

[Derf]

Originally posted by Barry
peart, cobham, weckl, rich, holmes, reyes, smith, chambers, gosh there are so many unbelievable drummers. 99% of general musicians will never come close to having the chops, coordination, or style they have. the motor skills they have is astounding, and probably much more developed than those of a bassist, no offense. derf, have you ever layed down a beat (not some simple 4/4 beat either) or belted out a snare rudiment at a very fast speed? not so easy, is it (unless you are a proficient drummer, of course)...i've seen most of these guys live. there are many incredibly talented drummers out there, just as there are guitarists, singers, keyboardists, etc. there are also a lot of very mediocre musicians.

go to the next local drum clinic or Percussive Arts Society day and you will see talent (although likely a broad range of skills). or listen to some of the drummers above. or better yet, start taking drum lessons yourself with a private instructor and let me know when you got the rudiments down.

Barry

Slow down, a joke's a joke. I am the first to admire great drummers. I tried to drum a little, and I know it is REALLY hard to do something decent. I know a good drummer when I hear one, and I was lucky to play with some good ones, which almost made me feel ashamed of being such a bad bassist (I don't play much). There are many great drummers that I admire, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, the drummer from Dave Matthews (can't remeber his name, but his coordination is amazing without being flashy), Guy Nadon (local Jazz drummer, will play anything).

BTW, this joke is from my father, who was a professionnal musician from ~1960 to 1980, and he hated bad drummers, especially if they could not keep the beat.

Derf

[jonbass]

I'm an upright bassist and music teacher. I play mainly jazz but I'm getting very excited about old-time and Appalachian music lately.
I also play guitar and square neck resonator guitar a bit.
Over the last couple of years I have spent a lot of time on the mandolin. I find that it is a very intuitive instrument to play and it is small enough that I bring it when I'm traveling and it keeps me busy.
Anyone else playing out there these days? We should start an instrument quiver thread! :p

[jonbass]

oops! Didn't realize this was in the carving section!
Sorry
Can it be moved over?

[pebu]

Man, talk about reviving a dead thread.

You know what the difference is between a (insert woodwind instrument here) and a trampoline? You take your shoes off to jump on a trampoline.

I started out playing trumpet. Coronet actually, but to most people, same dif. Played that for a couple years, then they needed somebody to play lower. So I stared playing Baritone. I quit (highschool) band so I could take physics and chem2 and **** my senior year and actually have a chance in college. The superintendent pleaded for me to come back to the band. Sometime in highschool too I picked up a bass at a pawn shop for cheap. I learned how to fiddle around with it alright. Pretty fun. I also fiddled with guitars while learning bass, so I kind of know how to play that. I finally picked up an epiphone sg a year or so ago. Also over the years I've picked up a cheap (really really cheap, as in the case it came in is worth twice what the instrument is worth) violin and a cheap (from Musicians Friend) mandolin. I don't really play the mandolin or violin. I also play harmonica. I don't rail on it or anything, but I'd say I'm proficient.

Play: Guitar, Bass, Harmonica, I'll even say baritone horn
Quiver: Cheap Bass, Cheap Violin, Cheap Mandolin, Halfway Cheap Guitar, Couple cheap Harmonicas
Want: Whatever musical instruments I can get my hands on. Especially Upright Bass, Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty guitar (seriously, has anybody seen that thing? It's gorgeous!) Piano, etc.

[Wun]

heh, came across this thread at one point but did not dare revive it. thanks jonbass!

violin: took ~five years of lessons and played for about seven years. i had a remarkable talent for the violin, but at the same time came to despise it.

flute: started in 5th grade band, eventually started taking lessons for a few years. played ~four-ish years total; i was pretty good at the flute too. always found it a pain in the ass that you couldn't eat or drink before playing.

piano: my favorite. also the instrument at which i'm the least proficient. by far. honestly, i'm @#$*ing awful at the piano, it's pathetic. took lessons for three or four years and quit. some years later (couple years ago), i've started playing some videogame music adaptations on and off. honestly, i enjoy the piano very much; i enjoy listening to pieces that i personally like (which already filters out almost all piano music); i wish i was very good at it. i'm still awful at it today. i can't sight read for @#%^, and learning passages takes ridiculously long.

i've also messed around with the guitar. nothing really worth mentioning, but i'm mentioning it anyway.

[jonbass]

I know what you mean about piano. i wish that I played it even a bit. It is a great instrument. I started down the music path late and I have never really taken the time to learn it. i had to do a piano proficiency exam in university but i really just faked my way through it. Some day maybe I will be motivated enough to get to it.

[Arclite]

A fairly funny analysis of various symphony instruments (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mshanemcl/tobyapp.htm).

What's the difference between an oboe and a bassoon? The bassoon burns longer!

So this explorer is out in the jungle with his guide, and they hear this drumming in the distance. The explorer asks his guide, and he replies, "we're fine unless the drums stop." As they continue onward, the drums keep getting louder, but the guide assures him that he has nothing to worry about as long as the drums are going. Suddenly, the drums abruptly stop, and the guide freezes with a horrible look on his face. "What happens now?" asks the explorer, trying desperately not to panic, but all is lost when the guide responds, with terror in his voice, "Bass solo!"

:lol:


peart, cobham, weckl, rich, holmes, reyes, smith, chambers, gosh there are so many unbelievable drummers. 99% of general musicians will never come close to having the chops, coordination, or style they have. the motor skills they have is astounding, and probably much more developed than those of a bassist, no offense. derf, have you ever layed down a beat (not some simple 4/4 beat either) or belted out a snare rudiment at a very fast speed? not so easy, is it (unless you are a proficient drummer, of course)...i've seen most of these guys live. there are many incredibly talented drummers out there, just as there are guitarists, singers, keyboardists, etc. there are also a lot of very mediocre musicians.

go to the next local drum clinic or Percussive Arts Society day and you will see talent (although likely a broad range of skills). or listen to some of the drummers above. or better yet, start taking drum lessons yourself with a private instructor and let me know when you got the rudiments down.

Barry

Jojo Mayer, just adding to the list.
Personally my favorite.

I go from general rock, to funk, drum and bass, jazz, and house.


Pearl Forum (poplar):
16x16 floor tom
14x14 floor tom
12x10 tom
13x11 tom
14x5.5 snare
22x18 bass drum
PS122 Double Pedal

Pacific:
13x3.5 steel snare

Sabian:
14" B8 Hi-Hats
10" B8 Splash
8" B8 Splash
14" B8 Crash
16" B8 Crash
18" B8 Crash
20" B8 Ride
16" AAX El Sabor Picante Hand Crash (played with sticks)

Agazarian:
(2) 12" China

Zildjian:
18" High China Boy

Remo:
Coated/Clear Ambassador - Snare/Toms

Aquarian:
Superkick II - Bass drum

[KingCrimson]

piano: my favorite. also the instrument at which i'm the least proficient. by far. honestly, i'm @#$*ing awful at the piano, it's pathetic. took lessons for three or four years and quit. some years later (couple years ago), i've started playing some videogame music adaptations on and off. honestly, i enjoy the piano very much; i enjoy listening to pieces that i personally like (which already filters out almost all piano music); i wish i was very good at it. i'm still awful at it today. i can't sight read for @#%^, and learning passages takes ridiculously long..

This is exclusive to only one instrument? Got it made!

I played Bassoon in the San Diego Youth Symphony for a while, and like all early onset talent, it quickly left me hating the whole experience. Along the way I picked up flute, sax, and oboe. Hate all those too.

Now I play blues bass almost exclusively, it's my happy medium.

[jonbass]

It's funny that there are so many bassists! I wonder if alpine snowboarders and bassists fit into some sort of psychological profile? :D:biggthump

[Wun]

This is exclusive to only one instrument? Got it made!

violin, you can only play two notes simultaneously at most. and everything you need to see is within your field of vision.

flute, only one note at once, and on top of that, many of your fingers are fixed 100% of the time.

of course, you have to learn individual playing techniques with each of them, but they didn't compare to the 738292375892375932+ simultaneous notes at points on the piano, some offbeat of each other, some with twice or four times the frequency of other notes, not to mention that your field of vision is not infinite. i do kind of think that having been in the groove with the violin and flute first is partially responsible for the overwhelming feeling of the piano.

also, i don't feel like i have it made, 'cause piano is the only instrument that i feel sounds pleasant to listen to on its own. not to say there aren't ridiculous pieces made for violin that are freakin' insane and sound great solo, but pieces like that are pretty scarce to me.

[scotts.Scheinman]

ovation 12 string
Martin dx1
fender stratocaster( reverse headstock)

Basses
Rickenbacker 4003
Music Man Sterling dargie delight
Fender Jazz bass