Do you play any musical instruments?

[Daniela1982]

Who played an instrument in high school band or maybe at Band Camp? Ever wish you could write a song that went gold?

[FunkyMonkee]

No, never in the high school band. Jr. High but no one would ever let me play! 5 years after school, I got into a band and stayed with them for 25 years. I play drums and I'm learning bass, keys and tabla. I CAN sing but not while I'm drumming unless it's a very simple beat, which I try to stay away from.
We came close to going big time! Almost got a gig with The Beach Boys or Billy Joel.
If we could've finished the third album, I'm pretty sure that would've put us on the map, although, I'm told there are people in Europe that have heard our stuff and love it.

[Daniela1982]

And you wound up with the Monkees, right? You have to have some real talent then. Who knew?

[FunkyMonkee]

Yes, I'm Mickey Dolenz! You found me out!

[exitseven]

It is too bad that John Stewart was only known for that song and also wrote Daydream Believer.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Sk86jBkIxA

"Wish I was a headlight on a westbound train.
I'd shine my light on., cool Colorado rain."

[Daniela1982]

You mean the Monkees song?

[exitseven]

yes, the Monkees song. John Stewart wrote it way back when. It seemed like he was around forever, first as a member of the Kingston Trio than as a solo.

[Daniela1982]

Oh yeah, his stage name was Tom Dooley.

[exitseven]

OMG-- one time I took a Grayhound Bus and sat next to this drunk guy who sang Tom Dooley for an hour before he finally fell asleep.

[Daniela1982]

Bet you never took another bus ride, ha ha

[exitseven]

I think you are right about that.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[yearningforlife]

I started learning the violin 4 months ago. I train for about an hour daily and have 1 lesson weekly. It's quite tough at the beginning. I also play piano just for fun. (Learning easy pieces and song covers from youtube) :D

[sensible27]

Okay so.. can you read sheet music? What is the progress rate on the violin for four months? Can you play by ear

[Daniela1982]

Is your favorite movie Five Easy Pieces?

[crimsonandclover2]

I play piano and guitar fairly well. I pretty much play for stress relief/study breaks/fun, and I've only infrequently played in front of crowds. I like to sing too, but I'm definitely not skilled.

[Daniela1982]

Could you play and sing this one?
https://youtu.be/EskyTWjnG2k

[Iron_Man]

WOW you’re gonna have to sing for me on the phone 😊

[crimsonandclover2]

@Iron_Man Of course 😊

[Iron_Man]

Aww I would love that 😊

[Daniela1982]

wait a minute, did you go anon on me? I can swear there was a crimsonandclover person here.

[crimsonandclover2]

@daniela1982 what are you talking about? That I betrayed Ironman
Pm me

[Daniela1982]

Weird, last time I was on this question all your comments were gone. Now they are back. What the hey?

[crimsonandclover2]

@daniela1982 he says that you said I betrayed him.
Yes, I went anonymous because I'm shy
Is that a problem

[Daniela1982]

But after you go anon you can't switch back in the same thread, or at least I thought so.

[crimsonandclover2]

You can deanonymize your opinion yes

[crimsonandclover2]

Also, I didn't notice I won most helpful award
Thank you

[Massageman]

I could, shoulda got in band in HS. Went in choir instead.
Had 4 years of piano as a kid, 3 years of organ as a young adult, with a year of guitar somewhere around 1968. Interested in drums now. But organ is my forte, actually easier to play than a piano as I get older.

[Daniela1982]

But can you play nic nack on your knee?

[Massageman]

AND paddy-whack!

[Kabluie]

Yeah, I was in band from middle school and on. I always loved music, I first started with Clarinet and then picked up percussion.

Band camp was required for marching band. Since we have to learn the half time show along with memorizing the music, it was all-day rehearsals in the sun. It was grueling at-times but it made you stronger. Band was a fraternity for the most part, was just the same as being in any team, everyone is needed for their part.

[Wester1967]

Electric Bass

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4MvaUWcQL-w

Acoustic Bass

https://www.youtube.com/embed/HbkrfWsv2iU

And Tuba

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bxM0jqlTXaI

No apologies

[sensible27]

I can play the flute.. and a little bit of piano. Both terribly and I can't read sheet music as I barely ever had any formal training on both but I could figure out songs if you gave me some time.

[Anonymous]

Went anonymous to avoid associating me with my account.
But I've played piano since probably the 2nd grade, joined band an added the saxophones. Then basically kept adding instruments. My recent projects are the Duduk, Erhu, singing (below), and throat singing.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ziMA5AD-07w

[Citizenkirk]

Yes, I play trombone, both slide and valve, trumpet, sousaphone, baritone, tuba, percussion, Coronet, and xylophone. I received numerous awards and dance class and I'm very modest about my musical achievements haha laugh out loud.

[Daniela1982]

Wow, if you played with yourself you would have a whole band.

[Citizenkirk]

Touche

[Citizenkirk]

Typo on dance class supposed to be band class

[De_La_BakedBeans]

Isn't a valve trombone basically just a really low trumpet?

[De_La_BakedBeans]

But shaped like a trombone?

[Daniela1982]

@De_La_BakedBeans Or is it shaped like a Hambone?

[De_La_BakedBeans]

Very funny...

It's just I never really payed much attention to the brass section so I don't really know.

[Citizenkirk]

@De_La_BakedBeans what are you, woodwinds?

[De_La_BakedBeans]

Violin, Concert Master.

[Daniela1982]

@De_La_BakedBeans Have you ever played Palovetsian Dances by Borodin?

[De_La_BakedBeans]

I've heard of it, but never personally played it. It was only a high school orchestra, so not really the best skilled.

[Citizenkirk]

@De_La_BakedBeans the bell is about the same, but has valves instead of a slide.

[De_La_BakedBeans]

Cool. Never seen one but it sounds neat.

[riidges]

I used to play flute in elementary and picked up drums for a bit after high school but haven't touched either in so long, unfortunately.

[De_La_BakedBeans]

Yeah, five of 'em. Or at least, I'm able to play five different instruments. Right now I just play guitar and a bit of cello, but I'm able to play violin, clarinet, and piano as well.

[Daniela1982]

Put can you play them well? Playing chop sticks on the piano doesn't count. :)

[De_La_BakedBeans]

I played the piano for about five years. I'm a bit rusty, but put a piece infront of me and give a couple hours and I could play it pretty well.

Regarding violin, I was orchestra master for my high school orchestra, so I think that says enough in itself.

Oh, and clarinet...
I sucked at clarinet, not gonna lie. Made my head hurt too much.

Cello, I'm alright, just recently won 1st place in my regional cello solo contest.

And last but not least, guitar is okay, but not as good as some of my others because I haven't been learning it for that long.

[Medicalbug]

I always hesitate to call myself a musician because I was not trained, nor do I know how to read music. But. I do produce my own music with software and mid keyboards. So yes and no?

[Jessica405]

I have been playing theatre organ for about 15 years. Also piano accordion.

[Daniela1982]

Can you play a pipe organ with 3 keyboards?

[Jessica405]

My old profile pic was me on our 3 manual electronic organ. Largest pipe organ I played was 4 manuals.

[Daniela1982]

That takes some real talent.

[JamesCarrington]

I bet that was the Compton in the Apollo Hammersmith when you lived there.

I play the same home organ as JJ. When I am home

[Jessica405]

@JamesCarrington It was indeed.

[mobiusforniner]

Self taught at piano for 17 years. Now teaching myself violin. Music is a lifelong journey

[Daniela1982]

Taht is a long time to learn playing a piano. The only piano I can play is a Player Piano.

[GMANN56]

I play or can play
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Mandolin
Piano
Trumpet
French Horn
Triangle

[Daniela1982]

bull shit! You play a skin flute, right? No way a person with all that talent would be on G@G.

[GMANN56]

I had a choice in life at one point. Pursue music as a career or art. I liked the people in the art dept. better so it was art. Music is just a hobby now and I make a living as an artist. As for being on this website? That is strictly out of boredom and to meet sweethearts like you.

[Daniela1982]

so did art win?

[GMANN56]

I have a career as a graphic designer. I have had several one man shows of my paintings and exhibited and sold one at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center. I have traveled all over the US
for my art career so I think the right choice.

[Daniela1982]

Do you have an account on DeviantArt. com?

[GMANN56]

I do not. I have not even tried to sell any work since before the pandemic hit.
I haven't really ventured into online sales yet. My graphic design business has
kept me very busy for a few years now. The painting has been pushed to the back but
I know it's something I can do at a later date. The graphic design is much more profitable.

[Daniela1982]

make a thread about does anyone do art? I do wood working myself and will show some of mine if you show yours.

[GMANN56]

Are you saying you'll show me yours if I show you mine?
I haven't played that game in years!

[Daniela1982]

No, talking about real art lol

[GMANN56]

I know, just a bad joke.

[Iron_Man]

Yes but I use my palms to be the drummer of the table

[Daniela1982]

And you use your dinner plate for cymbals? How many have you broken so far?

[Iron_Man]

No I use my pump to beat the table to make hip-hop sounds boom’ boom” boom boom boom’

[Iron_Man]

Palms and the side of my fist

[Daniela1982]

Well don't do that in a restaurant or they will think you don't like the service.

[Iron_Man]

Lol I did it when class was going on

[Honestguyopen]

I played the baritone in school and marching band. Something to do I gues

[msc545]

guitar, bass, sax, drums

[Daniela1982]

How good were you on the sax?
https://youtu.be/dzGJ8yuhkL4

[msc545]

well - let's say I kept my day job.

[Daniela1982]

Well I know you were better than I was. I'd be lucky if I could even make a sound on one. :(

[msc545]

I know that feeling well...

[AndrésC64]

The only thing I can play is the radio.😁

[whosnumber1]

trumpet, guitar, bass, drums, piano

[Nazorella]

I wish i can but I can’t.

[malakaki]

No but I would love to play the Oud.

[Valso]

Does the leather flute count as an instrument? :P

[TallAnon]

Guitar and piano, but I am bad at piano

[NathanDavis]

only my voice...

[888theGreat]

Does a kazoo count?

[888theGreat]

I like that song , Fleet Wood Mac chic is in it too. I have it on my youtube song list. You like it because it is a California twin with California girls the best in the world.

[888theGreat]

My aunt played the kazoo. People asked her to bring it and play

[awkward_author]

I do not.

[JohnK123]

Guitar

[Daniela1982]

So the only thing you got left is that old guitar and an empty bottle of booze. Guess the song.

[JohnK123]

I don't know 🤷‍♂️

[Daniela1982]

https://youtu.be/X-hYLL7Gpos

[JohnK123]

Ohhhhhhh

[andy530]

Nope

[Daniela1982]

Me neither. I couldn't play a tambourine,

[andy530]

Yeah I’m just not talented like that

[driven159]

Played the drums

[wowzao23]

nope