anyone play an instrument other than the one tween your legs

ArmorPierce · Post by **ArmorPierce** » 2003-03-07 12:19am

I used to be able to play the recorder, trumpet, piano, and guitar. I'd probably would have to start over with the recorder and trumpt, I remember liitle of the trumpet and I probably am still able to play the guitar.

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2003-03-07 02:34am

I'm a fuckin' diva on the kazoo.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-03-07 02:48am

I was learning to play the bagpipes for a few years around the time I was in middle school.

Just to let you know, I practiced with something called a chanter, which is the mouthpiece and part with the finger holes and the main reed in the centre. An actual full set of bagpipes is impractical to operate while practicing, so I didn't use it much.

It's pretty hard. Keeping the bag inflated, squeezing it and keeping the drones going at a constant rate can make you lightheaded pretty easily.

Nowadays I'd kinda like to learn how to play electric guitar.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-03-07 06:24am

My father used to play the pipes until his were stolen out of his car.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2003-03-07 07:30am

Bagpipes..ack! let me tell you about my experiences wityh bagpipes. My grandparents are all fresh off the boat Irish. They still have the brogue and evreything. Anyway ever summer my mother's parents would have a HUGE party at their house in CT. There were the distinct "phases" of the party that coincided with alcohol consumtion. The forst was harmless enough. Some old second cousin would strum pleasantly on his gutair and sing. people joined in song. all was right with the world. A few hours would pass. Cousin 'Sean' (names changed to protect the innocent) feeling a good beer buzz from the 12-pack he sucked down would suddenly feel the need to run off to his car and get his accodian. the signifies entry into the second phase. still tolerable yes, but one can only tolerate so many accordian solos. a hour or so would pass Suddenly and without warning we reach critical mass. there would always be one drunk who would chime in and say "Hey Pat, whershhh yur bagpipesshh...hic!...?" uuuhhhhh :shiver: bad memories...find a happy place. there is no worse sound known to humanity than the sound of a drunk playing the bagpipes and not knowing what the hell he's doing.

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2003-03-07 10:24am

Hmm.. violin, piano, and guitar.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-03-07 10:27am

Darth Garden Gnome wrote:Euphonium/Baritone. And there aint nothing like it. It looks like it should play damn low (like a tuba) but it can wail up top with the best of them, adn I wouldn't trade it for the world. Although I'm only third (of seven) chairs in my section, those three who are better than me are seniors (to my lowly freshmen), and once they're gone, I'm King of the worl-er....section!

YOU HAVE SEVEN EUPHS IN YOUR BAND?!?!?!

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-03-07 10:35am

Question is, what *DON'T* I play. Music Ed major 3.5 years. Learned everything. Major instrument: clarient. Played in band: B-flat, bass, B-flat bass clarinets, tenor sax. Played in jazz band: piano and tenor sax. Played with HS marching band (while in college): trumpet.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-03-07 10:45am

Have I mentioned that I have this bizarre 6th sense/attraction for trumpet players?

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-03-07 10:51am

I can play double sets of panpipes. I used to know several songs but it's been several years since I played.

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-03-07 10:52am

Zaia wrote:Have I mentioned that I have this bizarre 6th sense/attraction for trumpet players?

*Ears perk up*

Damn, I really do need to start playing the trumpet again...

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-03-07 10:55am

Alex Moon wrote:
Zaia wrote:Have I mentioned that I have this bizarre 6th sense/attraction for trumpet players?
*Ears perk up*

Damn, I really do need to start playing the trumpet again...

Honestly, my attraction to trumpet players is so strong that I have been able to pick them out of large crowds. Hell, I even thought my bus boy was cute when I went out with some friends once and, as a joke, they asked him if he played the trumpet and, he did! THAT'S how strong my 6th sense for finding trumpet players is!

*points to Alex's avatar* I'm sort of like that with trumpet players...

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-03-07 10:58am

Zaia wrote:
Alex Moon wrote:
Zaia wrote:Have I mentioned that I have this bizarre 6th sense/attraction for trumpet players?
*Ears perk up*

Damn, I really do need to start playing the trumpet again...
Honestly, my attraction to trumpet players is so strong that I have been able to pick them out of large crowds. Hell, I even thought my bus boy was cute when I went out with some friends once and, as a joke, they asked him if he played the trumpet and, he did! THAT'S how strong my 6th sense for finding trumpet players is!

*points to Alex's avatar* I'm sort of like that with trumpet players...

Wow. I wish there had been someone like you when I was in band.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2003-03-07 11:01am

Zaia wrote:
Alex Moon wrote:
Zaia wrote:Have I mentioned that I have this bizarre 6th sense/attraction for trumpet players?
*Ears perk up*

Damn, I really do need to start playing the trumpet again...
Honestly, my attraction to trumpet players is so strong that I have been able to pick them out of large crowds. Hell, I even thought my bus boy was cute when I went out with some friends once and, as a joke, they asked him if he played the trumpet and, he did! THAT'S how strong my 6th sense for finding trumpet players is!

*points to Alex's avatar* I'm sort of like that with trumpet players...

*i tesingly slip my silver tone getzen semi-pro out of it's leather case, and guide it to my lips. the entrancing melody seductive call is overwhelming... a meloncholy siren song in monor blues...

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-03-07 11:06am

Alex Moon wrote:Wow. I wish there had been someone like you when I was in band.

There may have been; I did my best to keep it to myself because I learned pretty soon that most trumpet players are bad news. *blows kiss*

Col. Crackpot wrote:*i tesingly slip my silver tone getzen semi-pro out of it's leather case, and guide it to my lips. the entrancing melody seductive call is overwhelming... a meloncholy siren song in monor blues...

LOL! Cute, very cute...

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-03-07 11:14am

Zaia wrote:
Alex Moon wrote:Wow. I wish there had been someone like you when I was in band.
There may have been; I did my best to keep it to myself because I learned pretty soon that most trumpet players are bad news. *blows kiss*

No! Wait! I'm not bad news, I'm the nice guy! *sighs* It's always the nice guy part that turns them away.

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2003-03-07 11:16am

I'm a clarinetist. And I also know how to use everyday objects as musical instruments, but that doesn't count.

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-03-07 11:57am

This thread reminds me of a game called Superstar.

http://www.daisy-chain.tk/

It's sort of a rpg/life sim about a guy wanting to be in a band or whatever

Pretty good. Too bad they won't let me order the full product from my country

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-03-07 12:41pm

Hey. Z. You ever sit and look at people and go, "hm, I bet you play/played flute" or any other instrument? I do that so often and am usually right.

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2003-03-07 12:53pm

Mouth Harp (Harmonica), Bugle, Clarinet, Guitar, used to French Horn, was capable of Trombone, Trumpet. Recorder, Chanter (the preamble to Bagpipes), at one time novice piano, I'm learning to play gimpy little electric drum thingie, one mean table (I'm far better just drumming on everything else other than my gimpy little eletric drum thingie...)... thats what I can think of now

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-03-07 01:15pm

Kelly Antilles wrote:Hey. Z. You ever sit and look at people and go, "hm, I bet you play/played flute" or any other instrument? I do that so often and am usually right.

Yup, me too. I'm best at discovering trumpet players--I can usually tell how good a trumpet player is too, before I've heard him play. The most conceited, awful personalities are the best trumpet players. That's why the ones who sit in the middle of the section are my favourites. Not too awful but still charming and magnetic.

Anyway, yeah, I can do it with all instruments. There's a really strong correlation between personality and instrument choice. The instruments have character themselves, so it's only natural you would pick an instrument that goes along with you.

Simon H.Johansen: You can count everyday objects. Why the hell not? If I can say I play the spoons, you can say you play the pencils or the desk or something. It's only fair!

CmdrSweevo · Post by **CmdrSweevo** » 2003-03-07 01:35pm

I've been playing Eb Bass in a brass band since I was twelve

marching was always interesting... I've been principal bassist for the past three or four years. I've played Clarinet before too, and I'm learning Guitar at the moment.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2003-03-07 01:48pm

Zaia wrote: Yup, me too. I'm best at discovering trumpet players--I can usually tell how good a trumpet player is too, before I've heard him play. The most conceited, awful personalities are the best trumpet players. That's why the ones who sit in the middle of the section are my favourites. Not too awful but still charming and magnetic.

damn Zaia, you are giving me some major flashbacks....the politics of band. anyway, getting stuck in the 'middle chairs' builds charactor. maybe thats where the charming and magnetic personalities come from.

Darth Servo · Post by **Darth Servo** » 2003-03-07 04:22pm

Trumpet

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2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-03-07 05:00pm

Cello