Play any instruments? *would you like to? (if you don't)

Carpe Mortem · 04-21-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

A 6 string banjo is just a guitar with a banjo body. The low E string sounds cool, but everything else sounds more or less the same. I don't really have that high of an opinion on them, mostly because the large stores always seem to carry two or three for every one 5-string banjo.

Seeing as how you don't play guitar I'd say get a 5-string and the Hal Leonard Banjo Method Book 1. Most Guitar Centers will carry the Epiphone MB-100 banjo which is an open back, so it's not quite as loud and it has a far more mellow tone, but it sits on your lap comfortably and is incredibly light.That's pretty much the entry tier in terms of cost and is generally pretty good. Make sure you get someone at the store to set up the bridge for you and get it in tune. If you can get National thumb picks, get them. I use a medium and they fit just fine and aren't as long as the Dunlop brand ones.

I'm hoping to pick up something with a pretty dirty, dank and twangy deeper sound, and a VERY percussive-friendly body as I'm planning on getting really into the 'drum' appeal of a banjo. Not sure if I can find a starter along those lines but I'm more than happy to spend a little extra cash for what I want.

To get poetic, a banjo that brings to mind the greasy, long-nailed fingers of a murderous cajun, not the calloused ones of a good-natured farmer. Went to GC over the weekend and of the four total banjos they had in store, none of them jived the way I want.

Sockface · 06-05-2014, 09:49 AM

I play everything I can get my hands on, though not always that professionally.

I'm probably the best at the ukulele right now, but that's only because it's so handy to take with me everywhere (as opposed to my drums). Also because it's not that difficult to make it sound okay

I'm slowly but surely picking up guitar again, I'm pretty awful on bass though. It's like I can't hear the low notes as clearly, but that might just come with practice.

I used to be an okay drummer, but for the past few months our home has needed a lot of peace and quiet which means little to no practicing for me, and that has made me really rusty.

Black Francis · 06-05-2014, 09:57 AM

I know how to play the keyboards (and NO, it doesn't suck!) but im not very good at it, i used to have a big old keyboard that was a hand me down from a friend and i was using that to get better but then i lost it.

Lepfan1981 · 06-18-2014, 01:31 PM

I taught myself how to play bass, have been for 8 years

BoxTar · 06-18-2014, 01:47 PM

I've been teaching myself guitar, with the help of a friend of mine, for around 3 years. I also play synths to make weird electronic stuff too, but my first love was guitar, really

The Ascension · 06-18-2014, 01:47 PM

can play the saxophone altho my main instrument is my voice

really want to learn how to play the and keyboards/synthesizer.

Ana Kovacheva · 06-18-2014, 04:57 PM

I attended guitar lessons for a couple of years at school, played rock music, classical pieces, Spanish guitar music I liked it so much, but gave it up later I had no time

MISTERQCUE · 06-18-2014, 10:16 PM

'Sssup all!

New guy here & would like to intro'myself. A musician on/off for over 30+ years, I've experienced a small modicum (really small

) of success as a bassist (with some skillz as a drummer/keys & rhythm git) playing in var bands & some studio-session work. Performed on a coupla' albums produced by small, local-independent labels "back-in-the-day" (don't ask) & played with various Jazz/Funk/Rock-fused bands. Had the opportunity to perform with jazz-saxist, Frank Wes, pianist Walter Murphy (produced & recorded 70's R&B hit, "5th of Beethoven), former percussionist, Ed Franklin (son of Aretha) & several others.
Now-a-days, I write, perform, track & record my own music in my "home studio" trying my hardest to fuse today's sound with ol'-skool 70's funk/jazz/r&b/rock. I record to both ADAT's (I luv the that soft, analog-type digital recording) & ProTools (so easy). Music is my release from the stress of everyday life & hope to be able to share what I know as well learn from others.
'Nuff said.....

Xurtio · 06-18-2014, 10:50 PM

Wow, a real rock star. Tell me your secrets :P

Musicwhore A-Z · 06-20-2014, 09:24 PM

Yes...

I'm more than happy keeping time and holding everything together, so to speak. Although I prefer to say I play drums AND percussion. But I digress.

View Poll Results: what instrument dou you play? -PLAY, NOT "WANT TO PLAY" - IN THIS CASE
Guitar	263	60.05%
Drums	123	28.08%
Bass	124	28.31%
Keyboard(it sucks...)	129	29.45%
Other	177	40.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 438. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2014, 09:57 AM	#823 (permalink)
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06-05-2014, 09:49 AM	#822 (permalink)
Sockface Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Iceland Posts: 1	I play everything I can get my hands on, though not always that professionally. I'm probably the best at the ukulele right now, but that's only because it's so handy to take with me everywhere (as opposed to my drums). Also because it's not that difficult to make it sound okay I'm slowly but surely picking up guitar again, I'm pretty awful on bass though. It's like I can't hear the low notes as clearly, but that might just come with practice. I used to be an okay drummer, but for the past few months our home has needed a lot of peace and quiet which means little to no practicing for me, and that has made me really rusty.

06-18-2014, 01:31 PM	#824 (permalink)
Lepfan1981 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4	I taught myself how to play bass, have been for 8 years

06-18-2014, 01:47 PM	#825 (permalink)
BoxTar Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Somewhere, USA Posts: 9	I've been teaching myself guitar, with the help of a friend of mine, for around 3 years. I also play synths to make weird electronic stuff too, but my first love was guitar, really

06-18-2014, 01:47 PM	#826 (permalink)
The Ascension RJ4W Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 100	can play the saxophone altho my main instrument is my voice really want to learn how to play the and keyboards/synthesizer.

06-18-2014, 04:57 PM	#827 (permalink)
Ana Kovacheva Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 100	I attended guitar lessons for a couple of years at school, played rock music, classical pieces, Spanish guitar music I liked it so much, but gave it up later I had no time

06-18-2014, 10:16 PM	#828 (permalink)
MISTERQCUE Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York City Posts: 19	'Sssup all! New guy here & would like to intro'myself. A musician on/off for over 30+ years, I've experienced a small modicum (really small ) of success as a bassist (with some skillz as a drummer/keys & rhythm git) playing in var bands & some studio-session work. Performed on a coupla' albums produced by small, local-independent labels "back-in-the-day" (don't ask) & played with various Jazz/Funk/Rock-fused bands. Had the opportunity to perform with jazz-saxist, Frank Wes, pianist Walter Murphy (produced & recorded 70's R&B hit, "5th of Beethoven), former percussionist, Ed Franklin (son of Aretha) & several others. Now-a-days, I write, perform, track & record my own music in my "home studio" trying my hardest to fuse today's sound with ol'-skool 70's funk/jazz/r&b/rock. I record to both ADAT's (I luv the that soft, analog-type digital recording) & ProTools (so easy). Music is my release from the stress of everyday life & hope to be able to share what I know as well learn from others. 'Nuff said.....

06-20-2014, 09:24 PM	#830 (permalink)
Musicwhore A-Z Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 139	Yes... I'm more than happy keeping time and holding everything together, so to speak. Although I prefer to say I play drums AND percussion. But I digress.