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Title: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: pentaen on 28 Dec 2007, 22:29
The Drums- No!
The Guitar- No!
The Bass- No!
The Human Voice- No!
Piano- No!

The Suzuki Q Chord....Fuck Yes!

This has to be the most pathetic instrument since finger cymbols...

Look at this too bad to be true instructional video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3808506416708738315&q=q+chord+Suzuki&total=12&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3808506416708738315&q=q+chord+Suzuki&total=12&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0)

Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: ruyi on 28 Dec 2007, 22:45
$259, not including song cartridges. not sure how reasonable that is. otherwise, i think it is a nice idea!
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: ALoveSupreme on 29 Dec 2007, 00:01
you know, I saw the Mae Shi a while ago and their singer played this and I was absolutely clueless as to what the hell it was.  It all makes sense now.  Pretty badass, but, if the pricing Ruyi posted is accurate, I would never say it's worth it.  It would make for the greatest garage sale/ thrift store find of all time, though.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Johnny C on 29 Dec 2007, 01:06
The Omnichord is fucking great in the right hands (http://www.myspace.com/jennyomnichord) and I won't hear a word of disagreement.

Yes, that's "These Eyes" by the Guess Who.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: pentaen on 29 Dec 2007, 10:04
Only in canada...
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: KharBevNor on 29 Dec 2007, 10:13
So what are you saying Pentaen, with this post? That it should not be easy to make music?

I think we all know what that means gentlemen...

ROCKIST!
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Tom on 29 Dec 2007, 14:01
From the Suzuki page:
Quote
If you love music, now you can become a member of the band quickly and easily with the new QChord, an exciting digital instrument that strums like a guitar, plays melody like a keyboard, plays chords like a piano and has over 100 MIDI voices and rhythms on board to customize your music. Anyone, musician or not, can instantly sound like a pro at the touch of a button. You can't make a mistake! And like a video game, QChord has multiple skill levels. Learn to play in seconds, then add features as you get good. QChord is the new Digital SongCard Guitar.

(http://www.suzukimusic.com/qchord/qchord_site/images/pics_anim.gif)

On a side note, ever wonder what's going on with Q Chord on Shut Up I Am Dreaming?
Well, not only is it an interlude but it's done with one of these.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: asyluman on 29 Dec 2007, 20:41
In 20 years indie kids are going to be all over this shit.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Shadows Collide on 29 Dec 2007, 23:42
On our Roland Juno-G there is a handy "Audition" button, where every instrument has a programmed virtuoso riff that repeats, so you instantly sound awesome.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Christophe on 30 Dec 2007, 20:01
My friend once sent me a video of David Bowie covering Simon and Garfunkel's "America" with a Q-chord. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS4ZW6f89QI)
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: dalconnsuch on 30 Dec 2007, 23:02
the greatest instrument ever, in seriousnessness? well thats a matter of opinion, but the piano was the most important instrument during the classical stages till up around the early 1900's

most complicated instrument? (and this is comeing froma classicaly trained musician, me)

is the chapman stick

http://p200server.us.es/mikeoldfield/repositorio/Image/forum_images/10_string_Chapman_Stick.jpg


look it up, it'll make the guitar look like a pussy stick
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Sugarplum on 30 Dec 2007, 23:04
I HAVE A GAMELEAN
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Shadows Collide on 30 Dec 2007, 23:05
the greatest instrument ever, in seriousnessness? well thats a matter of opinion, but the piano was the most important instrument during the classical stages till up around the early 1900's

most complicated instrument? (and this is comeing froma classicaly trained musician, me)

is the chapman stick

http://p200server.us.es/mikeoldfield/repositorio/Image/forum_images/10_string_Chapman_Stick.jpg


look it up, it'll make the guitar look like a pussy stick

True, it's used amazingly on the album "Focus" by Cynic, one of my favorite albums actually.
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: pentaen on 31 Dec 2007, 02:52
im so confused as to how david bowie could stoop so low. I thought this machine was like a one off freak occurance but are these things actualy popular?
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: MajinTrunkz on 31 Dec 2007, 11:38
On a side note, ever wonder what's going on with Q Chord on Shut Up I Am Dreaming?
Well, not only is it an interlude but it's done with one of these.
I had to listen to that song after reading this post, because yes, I did always wonder why it was called "Q-Chord".  And now I feel enlightened. 
Title: Re: Quite Possibly The Greatest Instrument of all time, I CAN PLAY!
Post by: Tom on 31 Dec 2007, 14:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/The_More_You_Know.jpg)