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

333 · 06-17-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trauma

The didgeridoo would be fun to learn how to play.

Good pick. It looks so hard to play, but I have heard it done well.

As for me, I don't play any instruments. Here's my list from what I want to learn first:

-Piano (I know a little, but not enough.)
-Bass guitar
-Violin
-Drums
-Cello
-Voice

LoathsomePete · 06-17-2009, 12:36 PM

I've played guitar for 7 years now, however I'm eying a banjo right now, think I'll save up some money this summer and pick it up sometime in August if it isn't gone by then.

LoathsomePete · 04-20-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I've played guitar for 7 years now, however I'm eying a banjo right now, think I'll save up some money this summer and pick it up sometime in August if it isn't gone by then.

Alright so almost 5 years later I can add banjo to the list, as well as bass guitar and mandolin. I did get a ukulele but quickly ran out of things to do with it so I sold it and really haven't felt bad about that decision. Really been enjoying the banjo and would go so far as to call myself a banjo player first, and then everything else.

One problem I have had with taking on so many instruments is divvying up practice time accordingly. There are some weeks where I maybe only play my bass or guitar once.

Carpe Mortem · 04-21-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Alright so almost 5 years later I can add banjo to the list, as well as bass guitar and mandolin. I did get a ukulele but quickly ran out of things to do with it so I sold it and really haven't felt bad about that decision. Really been enjoying the banjo and would go so far as to call myself a banjo player first, and then everything else.

One problem I have had with taking on so many instruments is divvying up practice time accordingly. There are some weeks where I maybe only play my bass or guitar once.

I've been checking out a few banjos myself, now that I have a running car again it's probably gonna be my next $100+ purchase. Torn on 5 or 6 string, as someone who doesn't play guitar I guess either or would be equally challenging?

LoathsomePete · 04-21-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

I've been checking out a few banjos myself, now that I have a running car again it's probably gonna be my next $100+ purchase. Torn on 5 or 6 string, as someone who doesn't play guitar I guess either or would be equally challenging?

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.

Carpe Mortem · 04-21-2014, 09:03 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.

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%
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