musical instruments

alex.s · July 1st, 2011, 08:54 PM

what do you play?

i've been learning guitar the past 2ish years. i also play piano and played flute when i was younger. every once in a while i screw around with synthesizers... what do you play? how long have you been playing? what do you think about modern musical composition? is bieber a robot created by the record companies?

Gorilla25 · July 1st, 2011, 09:48 PM

i can play the drums....decently...i also play the trumpet and alto sax

Johnnyscoots · July 1st, 2011, 10:31 PM

Guitar off and on. I have 2 newer Schecters, an ATX C7 Standard and an ATX C8. One is a 7 string and the other is an 8 string. Work nights so I don't play that much or very well. That and my other musical instruments each have 2 cylinders. One plays deep bass and the other plays ululating, screaming highs.

Johnny

Vampyre · July 1st, 2011, 11:09 PM

I play these:

Into this:

I also Hand built these for in between:

Suave · July 1st, 2011, 11:13 PM

I've played guitar for for 12 years, about a year ago I started playing a little on drumsets here and there... getting better. I was a percussionist in middleschool for 3 years, I got a keyboard and can mess around with it a little; but just recently found out that playing the piano is NOT the same as the keyboard.

Bols · July 1st, 2011, 11:16 PM

Been playing bass for many years now. I play some guitar too, but that i really suck at

Trailerboy531 · July 2nd, 2011, 01:18 AM

I've played guitar for the last 7 or 8 years. I'm going to be studying Jazz Guitar at CSU Long Beach in the fall

I damn well better play the thing as I have this on me now...

Bosgarage57 · July 2nd, 2011, 06:55 AM

ive been playing guitar for about 6 years now, still kinda suck at it. I either have to read tablature or sit down and write out each note from sheetmusic. I think I'm tone deaf. I usually only play in church. Also recently started playing Mandolin as well.

CC Cowboy · July 2nd, 2011, 08:30 AM

Piano and Fender Jazzman but I haven't touched either in years.

Momaru · July 2nd, 2011, 08:45 AM

No strings for me, just woodwinds. Mostly clarinet, but I also work on bass 'net, alto sax and flute when I get really sick of reeds. Have an old trumpet that my grandfather left me I've been learning on, but my beard keeps getting in the way

kaiserz · July 2nd, 2011, 08:45 AM

Played Drums, bass, piano, guitar. (self thought except the drums)

ASquared150 · July 2nd, 2011, 08:54 AM

I've played guitar since I was 7 (14 years) and picked up the drums about 4 years ago - for all my experience in guitar, I ended up playing drums in my band haha. Drummers are definitely more of a commodity than guitarists these days.

I never learned to read music or much theory so I actually think I prefer drums now if I'm in any kind of 'jam' situation. It's much easier for me to improvise, or play the back beat, and follow any changes.

Both of my bandmates are Recording Arts majors at Indiana University with me, so we get free recording time. We've got an EP coming soon.

Alex · July 2nd, 2011, 09:10 AM

CynicalC · July 2nd, 2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I would love to learn to play piano. Wish I had the time :/

GeneJunkie · July 2nd, 2011, 03:13 PM

Played clarinet for 13 years... from 3rd grade through college, and alto sax for 6 years. I haven't played in the past 7 years, but I'll probably pick up playing clarinet again.

illmental · July 2nd, 2011, 03:23 PM

Been playing Guitar for 9-10 years. Bass for about 6 years. Tried to play Drums for a bit but that was just out of bordem and sounded incredibly bad so I quit! lol

Snake · July 2nd, 2011, 03:36 PM

I do not play any instrument yet. I have always wanted to learn to play the harmonica. Can anyone give me any advice?
Thanks.

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I do not play any instrument yet. I have always wanted to learn to play the harmonica. Can anyone give me any advice?
Thanks.

go buy one, start playing. maybe go to the music shop and get a book on it if you want to spend time and money learning music theory. there's tons of free musical resources on the interwebs for learning music theory. it's all the same, just different tools for achieving it. a major scale is a major scale whether you're playing it on a keyboard, a guitar, a xylophone, or a harmonica.

iirc most harmonicas are tuned similar to the white keys on a piano (c major scale) but i believe you can get them in many different scales to play different songs/modes

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 03:45 PM

also- start cheap. obviously you don't want a used harmonica with someone elses spit covering it but don't let the music guy talk you into buying an expensive piece for your first one. once you know how to play better you'll know what you need/want in an instrument. start cheap.

Apex · July 2nd, 2011, 09:38 PM

Mess around with drums some. Play the Bodhran, badly...need to work on it more. I own a Fender Strat Squire (first real guitar) and a Kirk Hammett ESP. Also own a memphis 4-string bass and a Fender 5-string. I own a trombone, flute, alto saxaphone and Roland Keyboard. I used to play trumpet, percussion (quads), baritone, tuba, and some french horn. I want to dial in the bodhran. Also the Uilleann would be awesome to learn, just don't have the cash flow for one of those. hahaha

I miss the tuba, that was my instrument...

PsychoNinja · July 5th, 2011, 10:41 AM

I played Clarinet in 7th grade through High School and played Mellophone during my Junior and Senior year in Marching Band.

bob706 · July 5th, 2011, 11:06 AM

I have a Yamaha dtxtreme II electric drum kit that I play on everyday. I used to have around 40 guitars and basses. I kinda went overboard till the wife couldn't take anymore

(MusiciansFriend.com FTW) Now I'm down to one bass and around 15 guitars.

July 1st, 2011, 08:54 PM	#1
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	musical instruments what do you play? i've been learning guitar the past 2ish years. i also play piano and played flute when i was younger. every once in a while i screw around with synthesizers... what do you play? how long have you been playing? what do you think about modern musical composition? is bieber a robot created by the record companies? __________________________________________________

July 1st, 2011, 10:31 PM	#3
Johnnyscoots Over 40 Ninjette Owner Name: John Location: Denver, Pa Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black), 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red/Two Bros. Slip on, 41 Tooth Rear Sprocket) Posts: 77	Guitar off and on. I have 2 newer Schecters, an ATX C7 Standard and an ATX C8. One is a 7 string and the other is an 8 string. Work nights so I don't play that much or very well. That and my other musical instruments each have 2 cylinders. One plays deep bass and the other plays ululating, screaming highs. Johnny __________________________________________________ So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! Vulcan 900 Custom: Cafe windscreen, OEM backrest and Lockable side cases!!!

July 1st, 2011, 11:13 PM	#5
Suave ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Maryville, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 94	I've played guitar for for 12 years, about a year ago I started playing a little on drumsets here and there... getting better. I was a percussionist in middleschool for 3 years, I got a keyboard and can mess around with it a little; but just recently found out that playing the piano is NOT the same as the keyboard. __________________________________________________ "Hey man, I'm not tryin' to start nothin'. But... i wouldn't take that"

July 2nd, 2011, 08:30 AM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Piano and Fender Jazzman but I haven't touched either in years. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 2nd, 2011, 08:45 AM	#10
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	No strings for me, just woodwinds. Mostly clarinet, but I also work on bass 'net, alto sax and flute when I get really sick of reeds. Have an old trumpet that my grandfather left me I've been learning on, but my beard keeps getting in the way __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

July 1st, 2011, 09:48 PM	#2
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	i can play the drums....decently...i also play the trumpet and alto sax

July 1st, 2011, 11:09 PM	#4
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	I play these: Into this: I also Hand built these for in between:

July 1st, 2011, 11:16 PM	#6
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	Been playing bass for many years now. I play some guitar too, but that i really suck at

July 2nd, 2011, 06:55 AM	#8
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	ive been playing guitar for about 6 years now, still kinda suck at it. I either have to read tablature or sit down and write out each note from sheetmusic. I think I'm tone deaf. I usually only play in church. Also recently started playing Mandolin as well.

July 2nd, 2011, 08:45 AM	#11
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Played Drums, bass, piano, guitar. (self thought except the drums)

July 2nd, 2011, 08:54 AM	#12
ASquared150 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	I've played guitar since I was 7 (14 years) and picked up the drums about 4 years ago - for all my experience in guitar, I ended up playing drums in my band haha. Drummers are definitely more of a commodity than guitarists these days. I never learned to read music or much theory so I actually think I prefer drums now if I'm in any kind of 'jam' situation. It's much easier for me to improvise, or play the back beat, and follow any changes. Both of my bandmates are Recording Arts majors at Indiana University with me, so we get free recording time. We've got an EP coming soon. __________________________________________________ My Intro Thread

July 2nd, 2011, 09:10 AM	#13
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July 2nd, 2011, 03:13 PM	#15
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	Played clarinet for 13 years... from 3rd grade through college, and alto sax for 6 years. I haven't played in the past 7 years, but I'll probably pick up playing clarinet again.

July 2nd, 2011, 03:23 PM	#16
illmental ninjette.org member Name: Bobby Location: North Carolina Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 22	Been playing Guitar for 9-10 years. Bass for about 6 years. Tried to play Drums for a bit but that was just out of bordem and sounded incredibly bad so I quit! lol __________________________________________________ HotBodies Undertail kit/smoked windscreen/MGP (carbon fiber) Growler exhaust. Roaring toyz lowering kit.. 150/70 rear swap. Bar end mirrors.. and more to come!

July 2nd, 2011, 03:36 PM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I do not play any instrument yet. I have always wanted to learn to play the harmonica. Can anyone give me any advice? Thanks.

July 2nd, 2011, 03:45 PM	#19
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	also- start cheap. obviously you don't want a used harmonica with someone elses spit covering it but don't let the music guy talk you into buying an expensive piece for your first one. once you know how to play better you'll know what you need/want in an instrument. start cheap. __________________________________________________

July 2nd, 2011, 09:38 PM	#20
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Mess around with drums some. Play the Bodhran, badly...need to work on it more. I own a Fender Strat Squire (first real guitar) and a Kirk Hammett ESP. Also own a memphis 4-string bass and a Fender 5-string. I own a trombone, flute, alto saxaphone and Roland Keyboard. I used to play trumpet, percussion (quads), baritone, tuba, and some french horn. I want to dial in the bodhran. Also the Uilleann would be awesome to learn, just don't have the cash flow for one of those. hahaha I miss the tuba, that was my instrument... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 5th, 2011, 10:41 AM	#21
PsychoNinja Ninja Dog Name: Brady Location: Sunset, UT Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186	I played Clarinet in 7th grade through High School and played Mellophone during my Junior and Senior year in Marching Band. __________________________________________________ ALL YOUR NINJA ARE BELONG TO US!

July 5th, 2011, 11:06 AM	#22
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	I have a Yamaha dtxtreme II electric drum kit that I play on everyday. I used to have around 40 guitars and basses. I kinda went overboard till the wife couldn't take anymore (MusiciansFriend.com FTW) Now I'm down to one bass and around 15 guitars.

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