Anyone play an instrument?
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bdouble013
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Trumpet. I've been playing for about 12 years now. I play in orchestras around, as well as my Uni's Jazz Ensemble.
I am the funkiest bass player in Northern California, I can play the drums a bit, and I'm pretty miserable on the guitar but I can fake it a bit.
GoGoGadget
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Violin, saxophone, flute and a miniscule amount of piano.
But, I haven't touched any of them in so long, that I probably wouldn't even know what to do with them anymore. I know I've long since forgotted my violin fingering.
But, I haven't touched any of them in so long, that I probably wouldn't even know what to do with them anymore. I know I've long since forgotted my violin fingering.
Ryle
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I played the drums when I was growing up and jammed with a few "bands" while in High School. Went away to college and my parents sold my drum kit 
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Anyway, I was at a friends house with my family on New Years and his kid had a pretty nice starter drum kit. I sat down and realized it was just like riding a bike. Hadn't played in almost 20 years but I still got it!!!!
.Anyway, I was at a friends house with my family on New Years and his kid had a pretty nice starter drum kit. I sat down and realized it was just like riding a bike. Hadn't played in almost 20 years but I still got it!!!!
I play guitar a little bit (not great, but not that bad too). My younger brother is much better than me and he plays in few bands.
Right now his main occupation is managing this Japanese noise rock band that he somehow got in touch with and organized their tour, helped them release a cd and get signed to a label. Not bad for a 19 year old. They are going on another US tour in few weeks.
Right now his main occupation is managing this Japanese noise rock band that he somehow got in touch with and organized their tour, helped them release a cd and get signed to a label. Not bad for a 19 year old. They are going on another US tour in few weeks.
bleedpurple
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Trumpet, French horn, a little bit of guitar...I'm working on teaching myself now.
bdouble013
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PJAZZ19 said:I play the saxophone and double on flute and clarinet. Also play a little piano. I'm a music major in college. We should have a "Kingsfans" jam session!!
You music education, performance or something else?
LPKingsFan
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Acoustic/electric guitar, some bass, used to play piano and drums but it has been a while... I sometimes make beats on the computer too if that counts...
At one time was quite the drummer; played in a country band for about 8 years and a blues/classic rock band for about 4. We were up to about 3-4 gigs per week at on time.
Nice income supplement, but hard on the body.......especially the liver. Haven't really played since I sobered up. Pretty sure I still got it, though.
Nice income supplement, but hard on the body.......especially the liver. Haven't really played since I sobered up. Pretty sure I still got it, though.
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Drums have been replaced, pretty much, by computer generated "stuff" recently, but, in my humble opinion, it's because there aren't many people willing to "train" themselves to have the "ambidexterity" needed for a sustained period of time. Try doing something different with each hand for 3 1/2 to 6 consecutive minutes. Keep in mind, if the drummer screws up, EVERYBODY knows it !!!!!!quick dog said:Hey, are drums still considered a musical instrument? Don't you just bang on stuff? Wouldn't a guy get the same effect by throwing a box full of pots and pans down a stairway?
quick dog
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Seriously.
Rock, rap, and country-western drum patterns are usually simple and boring. Machines can do that sort of stuff without much damage. However, I can't imagine a computer-generated percussion sound in serious jazz. I love Afro-Cuban jazz, and I am surprised that more of it is not heard on the radio. Afro-Cuban and traditional Latin jazz optimize the sounds and rhythms of drums and exotic percussion instruments.
There are also some interesting percussion sounds in primative folk music from Scandanavia, Africa, Japan, and elsewhere.
There are no Bluegrass drummers!
Rock, rap, and country-western drum patterns are usually simple and boring. Machines can do that sort of stuff without much damage. However, I can't imagine a computer-generated percussion sound in serious jazz. I love Afro-Cuban jazz, and I am surprised that more of it is not heard on the radio. Afro-Cuban and traditional Latin jazz optimize the sounds and rhythms of drums and exotic percussion instruments.
There are also some interesting percussion sounds in primative folk music from Scandanavia, Africa, Japan, and elsewhere.
There are no Bluegrass drummers!
Got into a little reggae/island music with several different kinds of percussion instruments; never really played much that could be considered "pure" jazz. The reason there are no Bluegrass drummers...............after playing ONE..... count'em.....ONE song....your arms are ready to fall off !!!!!!!!!!!!! Played a couple square dances in my day.
quick dog
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hoodie said:
Drums are an anathema (yes, I had to look up the spelling) to most accoustic, non-rock, string musicians. The use of drums in Bluegrass and folk music is as well-received as the employment of solid-body electric guitars and plexiglas violins filled with gold fish. Oh yes, slightly more objectionable than old-timey spoon players and shade-tree harmonica enthusiasts.
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