Music instruments

[Europe]

Do any of you play an instrument and of so which one

I tried the piano when younger and the guitar late in life. But mastered neither )-;

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Used to play guitar a lot. Now occasionally.

 

[JohnCushman]

I started out in elementary school band playing baritone horn. I started playing snare drum in a fife and drum group and moved to percussion in school band. In high school I started playing the whole drum set in competition jazz band. In my senior year I ended up with a scholarship to Colegate university to play drums in their jazz band. I also played triple drums in marching band. In my adult life I played drums in a few heavy metal bands. I also learned guitar and bass guitar and screaming (I mean singing) in a few bands. I was about to get signed to a record label and we didn't end up doing it at the last second due to contract crap our lawyer told us not to settle with. Since my injuries in Iraq I can't play drums anymore because my shoulder dislocates. I can't play much heavy metal guitar solos dude to nerve damage and decreased motor skills in my fingers. I still play bass and some rhythm guitar, but not band worthy.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

I started out in elementary school band playing baritone horn. I started playing snare drum in a fife and drum group and moved to percussion in school band. In high school I started playing the whole drum set in competition jazz band. In my senior year I ended up with a scholarship to Colegate university to play drums in their jazz band. I also played triple drums in marching band. In my adult life I played drums in a few heavy metal bands. I also learned guitar and bass guitar and screaming (I mean singing) in a few bands. I was about to get signed to a record label and we didn't end up doing it at the last second due to contract crap our lawyer told us not to settle with. Since my injuries in Iraq I can't play drums anymore because my shoulder dislocates. I can't play much heavy metal guitar solos dude to nerve damage and decreased motor skills in my fingers. I still play bass and some rhythm guitar, but not band worthy.

A fellow drummer!

Played all through school. Now have been playing at our church for probably 8 years or so. Nothing professional.

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

Guitar bass banjo , though admittedly I don’t play enough these days.

 

[Europe]

Did any of you ever try to start a band ?

 

[JohnCushman]

Did any of you ever try to start a band ?

I was in a couple of bands, playing the different instruments

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

Played with a few different groups over the years but nothing serious. Had a lot of fun. Music is a lot like sex, it’s a lot more fun with other people.

 

[S.Dak Drifter]

-French Horn
-Trumpet
-Mellophone

 

[JFish]

Guitar. I actually just sold a guitar Ive had since I was a teenager. I still play a little, but just mess around. Waiting for the money to clear so I can buy a new bow.

 

[geetar]

I do. Hence the user name. I’m 29 been playing guitar since I was 12. So something like 17 years.

 

[kwyeewyk]

I started out in elementary school band playing baritone horn. I started playing snare drum in a fife and drum group and moved to percussion in school band. In high school I started playing the whole drum set in competition jazz band. In my senior year I ended up with a scholarship to Colegate university to play drums in their jazz band. I also played triple drums in marching band. In my adult life I played drums in a few heavy metal bands. I also learned guitar and bass guitar and screaming (I mean singing) in a few bands. I was about to get signed to a record label and we didn't end up doing it at the last second due to contract crap our lawyer told us not to settle with. Since my injuries in Iraq I can't play drums anymore because my shoulder dislocates. I can't play much heavy metal guitar solos dude to nerve damage and decreased motor skills in my fingers. I still play bass and some rhythm guitar, but not band worthy.

Sorry to hear about not being able to play much anymore, as you know it's such a great outlet for stress. Sounds like you had some talent. I grew up playing guitar and bass and my brother drumming. Played in a couple small time rock/punk/metal bands, our highlight was opening for L.A. Guns, that was a fun show.

 

[Jape]

Used to play the banjo a lot but haven’t in some time. It’s a fun instrument.

 

[cwitherow]

Band director here with a masters in music education, so I am pretty competent with all the traditional band instruments. Unfortunately my piano and guitar skills are sub par at best, so I can’t play either of the “cool” ones.

 

[TwistedSage]

Guitar. I actually just sold a guitar Ive had since I was a teenager. I still play a little, but just mess around. Waiting for the money to clear so I can buy a new bow.

I actually recently brokered a deal with the wife that I'd sell my bow to fund my next guitar purchase. However a really good deal came up on this guitar so I pulled the trigger early, trying to wait it out and see if she forgets about the bow.

 

[JFish]

I actually recently brokered a deal with the wife that I'd sell my bow to fund my next guitar purchase. However a really good deal came up on this guitar so I pulled the trigger early, trying to wait it out and see if she forgets about the bow.

Ha, we could have just cut out the middle man and traded.

 

[IDFireLass]

Guitar and banjo here. But have arthritis in left thumb and right shoulder problems. Haven't played in years. Need to dust them off and get at it again if I can.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

No, I'm more lead singer material.........if rock bands needed stocky, balding, middle aged singers

 

[Hunting Wife]

I am not musical in the slightest. Every instrument I touch sounds the same....like something dying.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Played the violin in sixth grade, sax in 7th. I could call ducks, geese and elk right into the backyard but those musical instruments sounded so bad.
One of my college roommates was the 168 pound PAC 8 champion. Built like a Greek God, played the piano beautifully. We’re at a party, there is a piano, in seven minutes there would be a girl on either side of him. Never could figure it out....