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Guitar. 170 52.31%
Drums. 39 12.00%
Bass. 45 13.85%
Violin. 7 2.15%
Sax. 4 1.23%
Piano/Keys. 53 16.31%
Harmonica. 7 2.15%
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Old 12-26-2014, 11:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Where the FECK is trumpet on the poll?

Also, I've been playing the trumpet since 5th grade, and ai'd say I'm fairly good now, but I still have a long long way to go. I play jazz and classical at my community college, and I do at least a half hour of practicing every day, even when I have all my music down, since I've got The Real Book to learn something new from.
Two instruments I would love to learn would be the upright bass and drums. Maybe wlectric bass too, but I don't have the money to rent or buy em, nor a tutor to help me learn the basics.

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Old 12-29-2014, 07:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Got these for Xmas:

Bongos, a Fender Mando, and a Fender amp lunchbox:


A guitar-pick box, and picks with my logo on them from my daughter. I was amazed, and it took quite a bit to hold back the waterworks:


A Takamine Tenor Ukulele (pictured forefront/left). I cannot put this thing down. It's an amazing little piece of sonic goodness.
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Old 12-31-2014, 08:38 AM   #3 (permalink)
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^ Looks like you'll be having lots of fun in the new year! The Fender mandolin is beautiful. I love the customized pick box and picks with your logo on them. Your daughter is obviously very thoughtful - what a fantastic gift. Glad you're enjoying that Takamine tenor uke. A store selling only ukes opened near our home in recent months. Your description of the Takamine inspires me to go visit there.
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Old 12-31-2014, 08:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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^ Looks like you'll be having lots of fun in the new year! The Fender mandolin is beautiful. I love the customized pick box and picks with your logo on them. Your daughter is obviously very thoughtful - what a fantastic gift. Glad you're enjoying that Takamine tenor uke. A store selling only ukes opened near our home in recent months. Your description of the Takamine inspires me to go visit there.
She's an incredible person. Thanks ribbons.

Yes, do go visit! If you've never played a Ukulele, it's really just a bit of adjustment if you know your way around a 6 string. Blues box patterns, and augmented triads are quite similar. In the short time I've been playing one, I've come up with quite a few tunes, including some flamenco style ones.
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Old 12-31-2014, 09:22 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Nice. Just got a Fender Mando for xmas myself. Looks about the same but has the built in pickup since I will be using it on stage. Been playing Going to California non stop for days!
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Old 12-31-2014, 09:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Nice. Just got a Fender Mando for xmas myself. Looks about the same but has the built in pickup since I will be using it on stage. Been playing Going to California non stop for days!
I've just tuned mine and it's been sitting doing nothing, since the Tenor Uke has taken over everything. Good deal on the electro Mondo. That'd be a nice bonus having one to plug in and mess with some effects.
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Old 12-31-2014, 09:33 AM   #7 (permalink)
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My family asked for a Christmas list and it was 90% instruments. I didn't get any . You guys are lucky to have a family that's not afraid to encourage you.
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Old 12-31-2014, 09:37 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I'm pretty happy with how it stays in tune and the overall intonation. Was worried since it is on the cheaper end of Mandolins I looked at but it will do the job just fine.

That's too bad Frownland. I do everything I can to encourage my kids to play music but they are not all that interested.
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Old 12-31-2014, 10:33 AM   #9 (permalink)
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That's too bad Frownland. I do everything I can to encourage my kids to play music but they are not all that interested.
I agree it's a shame in Frownland's case, as he is so passionate and talented about music. Same situation in my household as yours, Moss - my kids are not that interested in playing music, although they both love music.

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Yes, do go visit! If you've never played a Ukulele, it's really just a bit of adjustment if you know your way around a 6 string. Blues box patterns, and augmented triads are quite similar. In the short time I've been playing one, I've come up with quite a few tunes, including some flamenco style ones.
I've had limited experience on a cheap baritone uke we have at home. Great that you're already composing flamenco tunes!
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Old 12-31-2014, 01:41 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I've had limited experience on a cheap baritone uke we have at home. Great that you're already composing flamenco tunes!
I've been playing stringed instruments for over 30 years. I've just never picked up a Ukulele before this year on my B-Day in Aug.

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