Topic: what can you play? (Read 29211 times)

Gridgm · « **on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:25 »

i can play some guitar, piano, trumpet and violin

i also just worked out how to play everlong...i love that song so i'll just keep playing it for the next hour...then i should probably go and learn how to play something else in drop D...anyrecomendations...other than slint and anal cunt that is

valley_parade · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:29 »

Yep.

Don't play in drop D.

Gryff · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:39 »

I play accordion in Beautiful Wang & the Allys, although I don't know how to play.

I actually do know how to play a little guitar.

Will · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:41 »

I have played the trombone for 15 years now...if I ever were to properly motivate myself, I imagine that other brass instrument would cause me little grief, but I am lazy. I wasn't all that shabby at percussion, provided I only have to hit one thing at a time. Piano owned my ass, and I still can't play the damned thing. All the cool "rock" instruments I fail at...

But I can play a damned mean trombone, if I do say so meself.

Jooooosh · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:45 »

I play the guitar decently, and though i used to be really good at trumpet i let it slip for 2 years, but am now taking it up again.

Gryff · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 06:58 »

LOL A TINY GUITAR

valley_parade · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 07:09 »

Quote from: Gryff on 03 Nov 2006, 06:39

I play accordion in Beautiful Wang & the Allys, although I don't know how to play.

I actually do know how to play a little guitar.

I think for the most part, a good 10% of the entire forums plays in BW&tA.

Will · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 07:17 »

Oh, fuckdamn, I forgot I was a part of this!

I think I should do dramatic readings for BW&A...MIRITE?

takemeaway · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 07:44 »

I actually do play accordion. Though how well is up for argument.

I also dabble in bass guitar.

(now u!)

Hat · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 07:52 »

I used to play trumpet and piano, I can still do alright on the trumpet if I pick it up, but as for the piano, all I can remember are a smattering of right hand parts for fairly simplistic classical pieces.

At the moment I am playing bass, although not very well. Mostly I am just hoping to start a band with some easy, laid back people and maybe jam over some Beatles songs.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 07:59 »

I play drums and Guitar (Hero).

Johnny C · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 08:52 »

Guitar and piano, primarily, though I dabble in pretty much any instrument I come across. I own electric and acoustic guitars, piano, mandolin, banjo, recorder and Casiotone keyboard. My brother plays drums, and I play those too sometimes. Oh, and my mom owns an accordion.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 09:45 »

I played clarinet for seven years, but I haven't for three. I wonder how easy it'd be to just pick it back up? I started teaching myself bass guitar, but like most things I was super into it for a month and then I stopped. I also used to play piano(four years), but I never really got anywhere with it.

ALoveSupreme · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 10:59 »

wasn't there already a thread like this?...

guitar/bass, saxophone, 120 bass accordion, trumpet, piano (and pretty much any form of piano i.e. glockenspiel, etc.), flute

pat101 · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 11:15 »

Piano, some guitar, and Bass Clarinet well regular Clarinet as far as that goes, I just prefer the bass.

Thnikkaman · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 12:03 »

I finished 6th grade AMEB in piano but have played only very occasionally in the last few years. I mean to start playing again in the upcoming summer holildays.

Also, an attempt was made to show me how to play guitar once, but it's probably best if we didn't go there.

Gridgm · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 15:37 »

Quote from: Thnikkaman! on 03 Nov 2006, 12:03

I finished 6th grade AMEB in piano but have played only very occasionally in the last few years. I mean to start playing again in the upcoming summer holildays.

Also, an attempt was made to show me how to play guitar once, but it's probably best if we didn't go there.

i learned violin and trumpet first (i was in the school orchestra and had to run over to the other side of the stage in some performances depending on what they needed more of)

then from that i self taught myself the piano upto about grade 1 and a half standard...then it gets too complicated doing two hands and stuff and i just moved onto guitar and have been doing that for about 3/4 of a year focusing more on tabs than reading actual music

salada · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 15:50 »

i played piano and a tiny bit of trumpet, but they were both so long ago i doubt i'd be able to do anything with either these days.

have been tinkering with circuit bending and tracking on old vidogame consoles, but i don't really think that counts. plus i'm no good.

Misereatur · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 16:06 »

I play bass.

negative creep · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 17:00 »

Quote from: Valley_Parade on 03 Nov 2006, 06:29

Don't play in drop D.

play in C!

i can play the violin (although i unfortunately don't have one right now). i also play guitar and bass.

SpacemanSpiff · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 17:29 »

I played drums for 12 years now (I think). But sadly, I have to stop taking drumming lessons now, because university eats up all my spare time.
I also dabble around a bit with a bass, but I'm not very good. I tried the guitar as well, but as it turns out, my fingers are stupid.

Ernest · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 17:39 »

I play drums. That is what I play best. I also dabble in piano, and am okay at harmonica. Oh, and I can play some xylophone, too.

ImRonBurgundy? · « **Reply #22 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 19:29 »

Quote from: Gridgm on 03 Nov 2006, 06:25

i can play some guitar, piano, trumpet and violin

i also just worked out how to play everlong...i love that song so i'll just keep playing it for the next hour...then i should probably go and learn how to play something else in drop D...anyrecomendations...other than slint and anal cunt that is

"Anchorless" by The Weakerthans and "Kiss the Bottle" by Jawbreaker are both in drop D. Learn those.

OllieA · « **Reply #23 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 19:57 »

Ukulele.

Thrillho · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 20:01 »

I play:

Guitar (11 years)
Piano/keyboard/organ (2/3 years; none of them well)
Bass (4/5 years)
Drums (not well, but luckily I have rhythm, so I have a knack for it)
Tin whistle (not well)
Percussion (i.e. bongos, shakers, etc.)
Mandolin

As for not playing in Drop D, that's bullshit. Different tunings can be really useful, entertaining and beautiful. Most people who say 'don't play Drop D' just associate with metal, but tons of people use it. I love alternate tunings. My alternate tuning of choice is DADGBD. Drop D is a good one, however, because you can play a fifth chord with your finger and your other three are free to do whatever you want.

AlexAttack · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 20:35 »

i play bass. i've been doing lots of jazz at uni for the past 4 years and i've also played in punk/hardcore bands and black metal bands too.

thegreatbuddha · « **Reply #26 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 20:43 »

<---------- World's greatest cowbell player

HFrankenstein · « **Reply #27 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 21:41 »

My primary instrument is trumpet, and I am also proficient in all of the other brass instruments, including trombone. I've learned a bit of piano, not very good at it, and I've made an attempt at learning guitar, but I ran out of motivation when the ladies didn't flock at me within ten minutes of picking the thing up.

I'm also a very good vocalist, if I may toot my own horn. My voice part is baritone, but I can easily sing stuff written for tenors, since I've spent so much time singing along with Steven Page, which has expanded the bejesus out of my range.

In other news, I saw BNL last night at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philly. Serious glee. Steve has the best voice in music, in my opinion.

TrueNeutral · « **Reply #28 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 22:04 »

I am a horrid guitarist and a horrid singer.

AcrophobicPixie · « **Reply #29 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 22:30 »

Most woodwinds (saving for the clarinet family, bassoon, and english horn), trumpet, and Mallet and Stick percussion. In my high school band I was one of the ones lovingly referred to as an instrument whore.

Misereatur · « **Reply #30 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 22:33 »

Quote from: AlexAttack on 03 Nov 2006, 20:35

i play bass. i've been doing lots of jazz at uni for the past 4 years and i've also played in punk/hardcore bands and black metal bands too.

High fives to AlexAttack.

Ernest · « **Reply #31 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 22:52 »

Quote from: ImRonBurgundy? on 03 Nov 2006, 19:29

"Anchorless" by The Weakerthans and "Kiss the Bottle" by Jawbreaker are both in drop D. Learn those.

"Anchorless" is by Propagandhi and is off their album "Less Talk, More Rock." Oh wait, the Weakerthans do have a song called "Anchorless." It's quite a bit longer than the Propagandhi one. Funny, I wonder if it's the same song extended and tweaked to the Weakerthans' style, because John K. Samson was still in Propagandhi when "Less Talk, More Rock" came out. I'll have to do some research.

EDIT: I just found out. The song has the same theme for both bands. The opening lyrics are the same, but they differ in the bodies a bit.

Mikendher · « **Reply #32 on:** 03 Nov 2006, 23:32 »

from best to worst:

acoustic guitar
ukulele
glockenspiel
harmonica
mandolin
electric guitar
piano
bass guitar
violin
recorder

Things I want to learn and acquire:

banjo
drums
12 string acoustic guitar
trumpet

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #33 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 00:49 »

Alls I can do is sing with mediocre results.

I can play a very tiny little bit of guitar and bass guitar. I'm hoping to take up piano.

Thrillho · « **Reply #34 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 00:53 »

Oh, and I can sing. I don't know how good I am melodically, but I can figure out harmonies by ear (in fact that's the only way I can do it really) and my voice is powerful enough to fill some pretty large rooms.

valley_parade · « **Reply #35 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 00:57 »

Quote from: DynamiteKid on 03 Nov 2006, 20:01

My alternate tuning of choice is DADGBD.

Any time I get away from standard tuning, it's either DADGBD or standard, half step down (mainly if I'm playing Moz or old Weezer).

Mikendher · « **Reply #36 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 01:12 »

Add accordian to the list of things I want to learn. That would be awesome.

ImRonBurgundy? · « **Reply #37 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 01:24 »

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 03 Nov 2006, 22:52

"Anchorless" is by Propagandhi and is off their album "Less Talk, More Rock."? Oh wait, the Weakerthans do have a song called "Anchorless."? It's quite a bit longer than the Propagandhi one.? Funny, I wonder if it's the same song extended and tweaked to the Weakerthans' style, because John K. Samson was still in Propagandhi when "Less Talk, More Rock" came out.? I'll have to do some research.

EDIT: I just found out.? The song has the same theme for both bands.? The opening lyrics are the same, but they differ in the bodies a bit.?

Yeah, I'm more familiar with The Weakerthans version.

Thrillho · « **Reply #38 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 02:23 »

Quote from: Valley_Parade on 04 Nov 2006, 00:57

Quote from: DynamiteKid on 03 Nov 2006, 20:01
My alternate tuning of choice is DADGBD.

Any time I get away from standard tuning, it's either DADGBD or standard, half step down (mainly if I'm playing Moz or old Weezer).

I hardly ever play half-step down. I just think that a semitone isn't worth all that retuning, so even though I know most Weezer songs like the back of my hand by figuring them out without the recording, I hardly ever play along to their songs.

glisp42 · « **Reply #39 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 02:31 »

The CD Player.

Sorry had to get the smartass out of my system
I can play the violin and can sing really well. I don't know for sure but I think I have about a 2 or 3 octave voice. I can sing everything from Metallica to The Platters and the high harmonies in Beach Boys songs.

AlexAttack · « **Reply #40 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 17:24 »

Quote from: Misereatur on 03 Nov 2006, 22:33

Quote from: AlexAttack on 03 Nov 2006, 20:35
i play bass. i've been doing lots of jazz at uni for the past 4 years and i've also played in punk/hardcore bands and black metal bands too.

High fives to AlexAttack.

high fives to misereatur for recognising the 3 best genres of music, and also just for high fiving?

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #41 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 18:42 »

I played violin for like 8 years. Never even got past the second grade. Also did saxophone for a year but I wasn't really that into it. I sing though, pretty well too but I am systematically destroying my vocal chords by singing in a black metal band. Woo for self destructive behavours! \m/

glisp42 · « **Reply #42 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 19:33 »

Better than what I'm doing. I'm systematically destroying my vocal chords by smoking.

Ernest · « **Reply #43 on:** 04 Nov 2006, 19:57 »

Quote from: ImRonBurgundy? on 04 Nov 2006, 01:24

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 03 Nov 2006, 22:52
"Anchorless" is by Propagandhi and is off their album "Less Talk, More Rock."? Oh wait, the Weakerthans do have a song called "Anchorless."? It's quite a bit longer than the Propagandhi one.? Funny, I wonder if it's the same song extended and tweaked to the Weakerthans' style, because John K. Samson was still in Propagandhi when "Less Talk, More Rock" came out.? I'll have to do some research.

EDIT: I just found out.? The song has the same theme for both bands.? The opening lyrics are the same, but they differ in the bodies a bit.?

Yeah, I'm more familiar with The Weakerthans version.

Yeah, I just like finding connections between bands like that. It's not quite as amazing as when I discovered Eddie Vedder singing on Bad Religion's Recipe For Hate, but it's nice.

grenade_pin · « **Reply #44 on:** 05 Nov 2006, 05:07 »

Well i've been playing French Horn for...7 years now i think. i don't keep track. But i'm fairly good at that; i was section leader at my old school and i would have been this year but i moved schools so i couldn't try out.

i play bass, mostly jazz but i did have a hardcore/alt punk/experimental (we really weren't sure what we wanted to play) band going for about 3 months before i moved.

i'm a fairly good singer, i usually sing baritone, but occaisonally my voice will permit me to sing tenor.

IronOxide · « **Reply #45 on:** 05 Nov 2006, 06:46 »

I play:
Euphonium
Trombone
Trumpet (Though I have trouble getting above an E)

I understand (meaning I could kind of fumble around with):
Guitar
Keyboards
Bass
Accordion

I wish I could play all of the above better, but I would like to learn harmonica and mandolin.

Scytale · « **Reply #46 on:** 05 Nov 2006, 10:38 »

I play piano and can also rather badly play the guitar.

timehat · « **Reply #47 on:** 05 Nov 2006, 23:44 »

Quote from: negative creep on 03 Nov 2006, 17:00

Quote from: Valley_Parade on 03 Nov 2006, 06:29
Don't play in drop D.

play in C!

The Terry Riley piece? I don't think that's going to impress the ladies.

I mainly play guitar, but can also stumble through on piano, drums, and voice.

jeph · « **Reply #48 on:** 06 Nov 2006, 01:34 »

Quote from: Valley_Parade on 03 Nov 2006, 06:29

Yep.

Don't play in drop D.

Don't be a prick.

valley_parade · « **Reply #49 on:** 06 Nov 2006, 02:13 »

I just feel extremely lazy when I play in drop D. Maybe I need to start experimenting more.

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takemeaway

SpacemanSpiff

OllieA

AlexAttack

TrueNeutral

AcrophobicPixie

Mikendher

Mikendher

glisp42

AlexAttack

glisp42

grenade_pin

Scytale

timehat