Any of you here currently play musical instruments?

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:17:12 AM

If so which one(s)?

Feel free to list more than one if you play more than one.

I mostly play my guitar nowadays, but before that I used to play the Violin back in the day and I have basic knowledge playing the Harmonica when I go hiking.

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Obligatory memes I need to get out of the way: Instruments of torture don't count, mayonnaise and horse radish are not instruments.

Discuss.

Solonoid · March 30, 2016, 03:33:59 AM

So like, while hiking you reach some sort of nirvana that bestows upon you knowledge of how to play the harmonica?

March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM

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🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:35:51 AM

Quote from: Solonoid on March 30, 2016, 03:33:59 AM

So like, while hiking you reach some sort of nirvana that bestows upon you knowledge of how to play the harmonica?

Derp. I should have clarified that more. I learned some Harmonica from a book, and I usually play that when I hike, because its portable as hell. Can't really take a guitar and hike with it without risking have it smash into pieces by tripping possibly, or having it stolen. <_<

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM

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To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

Saleem · March 30, 2016, 03:41:11 AM

Nope, but if I ever pick up an instrument it could very well be an bass guitar. Put what I learned from school to some use.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:43:53 AM

Quote from: Saleem on March 30, 2016, 03:41:11 AM

Nope, but if I ever pick up an instrument it could very well be an bass guitar. Put what I learned from school to some use.

See if you can invest in a bass then man. That would be pretty sweet.

March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
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To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
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To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.

March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
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To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.

I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

I'm trying to play a bowlback mandolin, but it's about 100 years old (restrung though), and I have the fear of damaging it.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
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To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 04:09:14 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

Are you serious?

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This thing? Harmonica in my honest opinion is a thousand times easier to play than this massive god tier instrument. Holy shit man, how do the Aussie Indians even play these?

March 30, 2016, 04:12:12 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 04:09:14 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

Are you serious?

YouTube

This thing? Harmonica in my honest opinion is a thousand times easier to play than this massive god tier instrument. Holy shit man, how do the Aussie Indians even play these?

Most of the pitch alterations are controlled by the muscles in your gut. I have a 4ft one that's fairly loud.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 04:14:45 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 04:12:12 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 04:09:14 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

Are you serious?

YouTube

This thing? Harmonica in my honest opinion is a thousand times easier to play than this massive god tier instrument. Holy shit man, how do the Aussie Indians even play these?
Most of the pitch alterations are controlled by the muscles in your gut. I have a 4ft one that's fairly loud.

Christ dude I hope you have the strength to play this thing. I'd pass out within the first minute trying. Hell I don't even think my mouth is even big enough for the fucking thing.

I love the sound of this thing but I can never play it.

A Cheese Potato · March 30, 2016, 04:30:24 AM

I'm gradually teaching myself to play the piano in my spare time

Luke · March 30, 2016, 04:34:09 AM

I can play the piano

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 04:37:48 AM

Quote from: A Cheese Potato on March 30, 2016, 04:30:24 AM

I'm gradually teaching myself to play the piano in my spare time

Good luck. I used to play that too, but didn't get much enjoyment out of it.

Quote from: Luke on March 30, 2016, 04:34:09 AM

I can play the piano

Nice.

A Cheese Potato · March 30, 2016, 04:44:52 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 04:37:48 AM

Quote from: A Cheese Potato on March 30, 2016, 04:30:24 AM
I'm gradually teaching myself to play the piano in my spare time
Good luck. I used to play that too, but didn't get much enjoyment out of it.

I like it so far, though admittedly going from knowing nothing about instruments & music, straight to piano was overwhelming at first

DAS B00T x2 · March 30, 2016, 05:13:04 AM

I've been a bass player for nearly a decade now. Was a percussionist in the school band before that, but took a long break. Now I'm back at it with a kit. That's pretty fun. Figured out harmonica on one of my great-grandfather's that my grandma gave me. Now that guy I'd have loved to meet. He played just about any traditional instrument you can think of, banjos and accordions included.

Oh, and I guess I can guitar like a dudebro.

i am karjala takaisin · March 30, 2016, 06:46:57 AM

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i can play any instrument you could ever need

Dietrich Six · March 30, 2016, 11:21:44 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 04:09:14 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

Are you serious?

YouTube

This thing? Harmonica in my honest opinion is a thousand times easier to play than this massive god tier instrument. Holy shit man, how do the Aussie Indians even play these?

I have one that I play irregularly.
Never got the hang of circular breathing so it only sounds good for a minute before I have to pause.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 12:01:40 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T 2016 on March 30, 2016, 05:13:04 AM

I've been a bass player for nearly a decade now. Was a percussionist in the school band before that, but took a long break. Now I'm back at it with a kit. That's pretty fun. Figured out harmonica on one of my great-grandfather's that my grandma gave me. Now that guy I'd have loved to meet. He played just about any traditional instrument you can think of, banjos and accordions included.

Oh, and I guess I can guitar like a dudebro.

Nice! That's awesome man. Been playing bass for 10 years huh? That's pretty sweet.

Quote from: social slayer on March 30, 2016, 06:46:57 AM

keyboard

i can play any instrument you could ever need

I C Wut U Did Thar

Quote from: Dietrich Six on March 30, 2016, 11:21:44 AM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 04:09:14 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:53:17 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:48:54 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:48:18 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:46:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 03:38:31 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 30, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
YouTube

To be honest I'm surprised you didn't post a video of someone playing a Kazoo.

I have a Jaw/Jew's Harp as well.

Why not try an upgrade? Pretty sure that jaw harp gets really tedious after awhile, a harmonica would be a step up, especially if you learn the basics at least.
I have two regulars and one echoing harmonica.

Can you play a tune with them?

I have a better time with a didgeridoo.

Are you serious?

YouTube

This thing? Harmonica in my honest opinion is a thousand times easier to play than this massive god tier instrument. Holy shit man, how do the Aussie Indians even play these?

I have one that I play irregularly.
Never got the hang of circular breathing so it only sounds good for a minute before I have to pause.

Yeah I heard if you can get the hang of circular breathing with that thing, it has medical benefits.

i am karjala takaisin · March 30, 2016, 04:19:55 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 30, 2016, 12:01:40 PM

Quote from: social slayer on March 30, 2016, 06:46:57 AM
keyboard

i can play any instrument you could ever need

I C Wut U Did Thar

what did i do there

RomanGladiator · March 30, 2016, 04:37:47 PM

I've been playing guitar for roughly 13 years.

Mega Sceptile · March 30, 2016, 05:27:03 PM

used to play guitar and piano as a hobby, stopped playing when I started focusing on my career, Im prolly gonna get back to playing it at some point.

🂿 · March 30, 2016, 05:32:38 PM

Quote from: Mega Sceptile on March 30, 2016, 05:27:03 PM

used to play guitar and piano as a hobby, stopped playing when I started focusing on my career, Im prolly gonna get back to playing it at some point.

You should get back to guitar if you can.