If You Don't Play An Instrument

[Some Random]

someone who i used to talk to about music a lot on the bus ride to and from school once asked me if i played any instruments. i said no (this was before i started noodling on guitar). she said it was strange for someone to be so into music and not actually play an instrument. so, you boreders who don't play anything, and are super into music (you do, after all, post on a board for ueber-fans)...why not?

[S.E. Hardy]

Cause I suck.

I've played the clarinet, acoustic guitar, & piano...

I wasn't awful at the piano, but I wasn't any good.

I noodle around with my keyboard occasionally, but not really...

[Guest Prosis]

One's appreciation of music does not give one any musical talent...that was a stupid comment (on her part)

Edited September 24, 2007 by Prosis

[Muran]

I could never find an instrument I could pick up well enough to feel like I was even playing anything at all.

 

I took up violin at a young age, hated it, and finally was allowed to quit. In the long run, I wish I hadn't, because now that I'm older, I have a great appreciation for string instruments, and would like nothing better than to take it up again. But unfortunately, violins are very expensive :angry:

 

I'd also love to take up an erhu, but where the fuck am I going to find an erhu and someone to teach me how to play it >.<

 

I have an acoustic guitar at home, but I have ridiculously tiny fingers, and it's just not working out ;)

 

Guitarfreaks/Guitar Heroes, Drum Mania...very satisfying for all those who aren't really good at instruments :angry: Makes you feel hardcore everytime :angry:

[Some Random]

One's appreciation of music does not give one any musical talent...that was a stupid comment (on her part)

as much as i hate to defend her (fucking ice princess), she didn't say anything about talent.

 

and muran: i don't no nuffin' bout no violins, but daisy rock's got your back on the little girly fingers thang:

 

girly guitars for girly people

[Guest Prosis]

No what I mean is that you need a minimum of talent to play an instrument...I'm not necessarily talking about becoming Jimmy Hendrix ;)

[Shiri]

C'mon, everybody knows that anyone can play guitar. If Radiohead said it, it must be true, no? ;)

[Muran]

and muran: i don't no nuffin' bout no violins, but daisy rock's got your back on the little girly fingers thang:

 

girly guitars for girly people

Dude. That is fucking fantastic. I need to look into this some more. Thank you so much.

[Guest Prosis]

C'mon, everybody knows that anyone can play guitar. If Radiohead said it, it must be true, no? :angry:

lol yeah sure haha! ;)

[Hyphnip]

i've tried but I just can't play anything well... so I sing.

[Audio of Being]

I am a sucky drummer,so I gave up.

 

But I do know alot about music, such as time signatures and the like.

[Moonlight_Graham]

never played an instrument before i started fooling on my sister's guitar a year ago.

 

I think the reason many people don't play something is because its very hard to learn to play an instrument well. Most people get frustrated & lose interest.

[LonelyWreckage]

Does that mean if I grow my hair, I'll become Jim Morrison?

 

The only instrument I'm interested in learning is the guitar, and by all accounts it's a long haul, I just can't be arsed.

[juanpe]

never played an instrument... my parents never thought that was 'an interesting' activity outside class...

 

i regret not having been able to learn how to play the piano...

[Some Random]

i regret not having been able to learn how to play the piano...

you're not dead yet.

[Audio of Being]

I would like to learn how play bass, but I am not musically inclined, ie the post about my sucky drumming...

[Shiri]

If one instrument doesn't work out, it doesn't mean you won't do better on a differet one. You should give it a try.

[bishopx]

The best way to learn bass is a combination of lessons, and getting a feel for the sound that other players generate. Michael Anthony of Van Halen is pretty much the sound I learned from.

[Audio of Being]

And what should be a beginners bass? I don't have a whole lot of cash to spend on one

[bishopx]

You can actually order beginner bass kits almost anywhere, for around $120. They come with a bass and a preamp.

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com is a pretty good site. I've bought from them a number of times, as far as small things. I got my Goddaughter's christmas presents a few years ago from them. A drumset and an electric guitar package...combined it was like $300 w/free shipping.

[Audio of Being]

Thanks ;)

[spring90]

I play guitar, But bass is something I'd like to pick up as well... Whenever I get a job the next 2 big things I really don't need that I'll be buying are another electric and a bass

[bishopx]

Anytime Dan. Also, if you hit me on AIM tonight, I'll transfer a few of your birthday gifts to you. AIM:opensecrets2112

 

Sarah when the time comes, use the site I gave Dan.

[juanpe]

You can actually order beginner bass kits almost anywhere, for around $120. They come with a bass and a preamp.

There are no "beginner piano kits"? ;)

[bishopx]

If there were, I'd get one. I've always wanted to learn