I could use an opinion (discography, quote, 70's, band)

Mr.Brightside · 06-18-2008, 09:20 AM

I am a 16 year old who has never played an instroment in his life. Most of my friends play music and really i just want to jam with them, and maybe start a band with them. I dont know what instroment to learn how to play. Almost all my friends play guitar so i dont want to do that, and my best friend is a drummer, and i know quite a few people that play bass. I was thinking to try saxaphone because i love ska music and no one i know plays it. Anyone have an opinion on that? Should i learn that or something else?

mr dave · 06-18-2008, 09:59 AM

where you're not 100% on what instrument you really want to play i'd suggest signing up for band class. sure it's a little nerdy but at least that way you get free training and access to the instrument to help you make a better decision as to what you really want to play.

Mr.Brightside · 06-19-2008, 01:30 PM

alright thanks for the advice man

mr dave · 06-19-2008, 09:27 PM

anytime.

Dr_Rez · 06-20-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

where you're not 100% on what instrument you really want to play i'd suggest signing up for band class. sure it's a little nerdy but at least that way you get free training and access to the instrument to help you make a better decision as to what you really want to play.

I don't think it's considered nerdy anymore. All the kids i know who have recently been in it seem to be just fine

misstiff · 06-20-2008, 03:40 AM

are you a nerd though, rezZ?

Whatsitoosit · 06-20-2008, 09:17 AM

Start out with the Triangle, then move up to Cowbell... it should all become clearer after that

I think the Saxophone would be cool to know, like you said... nobody really learns that one.

TheBig3 · 06-20-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

I don't think it's considered nerdy anymore. All the kids i know who have recently been in it seem to be just fine

yeah no I agree. The band kids at my high school used to play cards and skip out to drink.

Its not the 70's anymore despite some peoples discography around here.

Dr_Rez · 06-20-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by misstiff

are you a nerd though, rezZ?

Up until the 4th grade I was. Actually came in 1st in a 1st-3rd grade statewide chess competition. (so yea) Grew out of it though. Not that i still don't enjoy chess.

Alfred · 06-20-2008, 10:07 PM

I play the saxophone. It's easy, and it's a sweet instrument. I'd say go for it.

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Mr.Brightside Groupie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 5	I could use an opinion I am a 16 year old who has never played an instroment in his life. Most of my friends play music and really i just want to jam with them, and maybe start a band with them. I dont know what instroment to learn how to play. Almost all my friends play guitar so i dont want to do that, and my best friend is a drummer, and i know quite a few people that play bass. I was thinking to try saxaphone because i love ska music and no one i know plays it. Anyone have an opinion on that? Should i learn that or something else?

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misstiff Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Location: the forever couch Posts: 44	are you a nerd though, rezZ? __________________ nom nom nom nom

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Whatsitoosit Bringer of Carrots Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 648	Start out with the Triangle, then move up to Cowbell... it should all become clearer after that I think the Saxophone would be cool to know, like you said... nobody really learns that one. __________________ "It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but it doesn't take any to just sit there with a dumb look on your face."

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Mr.Brightside Groupie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 5	alright thanks for the advice man

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I play the saxophone. It's easy, and it's a sweet instrument. I'd say go for it.