Anyone play any instruments?

[Qoxiivi]

Everyone knows that *all* mac users are creative, artistic and talented, so, does anyone here play any instruments? If so, what kind of stuff do you play? Are you in a band? Do you gig?

Piano - Coldplay, Radiohead, classical bits and bobs
Acoustic guitar - Radiohead, David Gray, Travis, Damien Rice, Beatles, Ocean Colour Scene

I do the odd open mic night and would like to gig regularly but haven't found the time - plus I'd like to get some of my own songs polished off before doing so.

Anyone else?

Qoxiivi

[katie ta achoo]

Violin and viola... but I can't play much because I'm tendinitis'd.

Mostly classical stuff... I entered a scottish fiddling competition a few years ago and was #4 in the Nation. Got a free trip to Washington State. That was pretty awesome.

I hate scottish fiddling so much. :mad:

[SilentPanda]

I am my own Guitar Hero (http://guitarherogame.com/)!

But in reality I play the violin, french horn, keyboard, didgeridoo, and guitar.

[floyde]

I play guitar and I'm currently learning how to play the piano/keyboard. When it's other people's stuff I like to play Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix (a.k.a. God), The Doors, Led Zeppelin etc. My own style is a bit more bluesy although I never really learned to play the blues, so it is mostly a weird attempt at blues :) I used to play in a band, and I wish I could do that still, but I'm a boring "businessman" now:(

oh.. and I can also play bass.

[~Shard~]

I play the clarinet. I played in the Regina Symphony Orchestra from when I was 12 years old until I was 19 years old, when University and my Engineering degree got in the way. ;) I picked it up again though a few years ago, and luckily, now I can have my cake and eat it too - I am a Professional Engineer who still plays with the Symphony. The best of both worlds! :cool:

[jalagl]

Guitar, even though I haven't played in a while (I spend >70% of my time on the road for business).

I did play a couple of gigs back in high school and the first couple of years in the university. I mosly play covers, but I do write my own music - even though only my girlfriends and a couple of friends have ever heard it. I actually enjoy more writing lyrics than music, but every once in a while some tune that I like will pop into my head that I just have to write down.

[Dagless]

I play the piano and guitar. I can't play my keyboard anymore! Nothing feels like a real piano I say. its brilliant... piano strengthens the muscles in the fingers and the guitar makes the skin tougher. superhands! or not.

[Stampyhead]

Classically trained flutist, studied at Oberlin Conservatory. I played in the Chicago Civic Orchestra for a while, but then developed some health problems and had to stop playing. I'm trying to get back into it now, doing orchestra auditions, the whole bit.

[Loge]

Piano, guitar and bass, all started less than 2 years ago. Been in a band for 6 months, we've done 2 gigs so far (me playing bass) with more to come hopefully.

[louis_sx]

Clarinet (major in college), trombone, a little bit of each sax (prefer alto/tenor), oboe, trumpet, piano

[CorvusCamenarum]

I wish, unfortunately I was given the musical ability of a moldy, lopsided turnip. It's somewhat ironic in that my father plays guitar, regular and bass, my grandmother plays piano, my grandfather plays both piano and trumpet, and my great-grandmother played both piano and flute. I tried learning both piano and guitar and various points, but to no avail.

[hookahco]

i used to play guitar.. thats about it.

[devilot]

Mainly the violin (~10+years).

Took classical guitar (a year), piano (4 years), and flute (er, six weeks :o). Does the recorder count? :p

[macmanmatty]

Pedal lap steel gutiar yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gwuMACaddict]

violin- since pre-school/kindergarten; still play
trombone-high school
guitar- for about a year and a half, squier starfire semi-hollow body electric

[WildCowboy]

Played alto sax (classical) and guitar (mostly jazz) since I was little, and picked up the bass guitar in high school. Dabbled in keyboards. Sadly, haven't had time to play seriously in about five years...

[haiggy]

Piano, Cello, Trumpet

[mannix87]

my whole family is into music as a hobby except for my sister who played classical guitar and cello as a member of semi-pro travelling troupe) Even as a little boy, I was required to take piano and flute lessons. but as i grew older my leanings turned to those which i had a personal interest in. eventually, i learned to play the following instruments:

bass guitar: I worship jaco P, billy sheehan, stu ham, stanley clarke, & all the greats. I use an old Fender Jazz bass and a Yamaha precision bass; both are four string/use round wound strings

guitar: I worship joe satch, eric johnson, eddie van halen, paco de lucia, al di meola, charlie byrd, joe pass, john williams, stevie vai
I use an Ibanez electric guitar w/ Seymour Duncan pick ups/ floyd rose tremolo assembly and a vintage Yamaha electric made in the 60s. I use D'Addario strings. Zoom digital effects/ and a couple of Boss analog effects gadgets w/c I also use for the bass. I also use a Spanish classical guitar w/c my sister gave me (the name escapes me right now). This guitar was built in the 50s and sounds as good (maybe even better) as when it was bought back then.

Also play basic keyboards and basic drums (Sonor kit w/ Remo heads/ Zildjan cyms).

i'm no virtuoso but i play pretty decent stuff.

[Kernow]

Guitar, bass, piano.

I have played the piano since I was about 7, but found I was much more of a natural at guitar when I took that up about 15 years ago. I played in a few bands at school and university, but have found that I play much, much less now that I am a grown up and have a proper job. :mad:

I am now focusing more on the recording side & am taking a course in sound engineering. It is pretty useful to be able to practise at home using Logic and playing most of the instruments myself.

[Chundles]

Been playing the piano for the last 17 years. Then I busted my hand, now I'm lucky if I can remember one song - just need practice, and my own piano...

Not a huge classical fan, I can muddle through it but there's no soul in my interpretation. I'm a big fan of Ben Folds' and have enjoyed busting out some of his more energetic numbers.

[bousozoku]

I'd been playing piano since I was about 10, but haven't done much with it lately. My training was strictly classical, but I spent time accompanying the school choir, so I played a variety of things.

I had also tried to learn guitar a couple of times and I could pick and play chords but it wasn't fun at all. Perhaps, something with a bow would be better--some arrows might help, as well. :rolleyes:

[Les Kern]

I'm a big fan of Ben Folds' and have enjoyed busting out some of his more energetic numbers.

Ben Folds Five stuff is a wonder to the ear. Marvelous stuff. Have you EVER heard a sadder song then Fred Jones, or a hauntingly beautiful one like The Luckiest, or the minimalist masterpiece Brick?

Guitar for me, almost (gulp) THIRTY years. Big Steve Howe fan, but moving toward mostly classical since I'm so DAMNED old.
http://stevehowe.com/

[student_trap]

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Blues Harp, gonna buy a sitar soon.

[iGary]

Piano
Viola
Trumpet

Hoping Santa brings me a bass guitar.

I loves me some Geddy Lee

http://www.bassinside.com/2003/february/geddy2.jpg

[MacFan782040]

Drums and percussion

[jazzmfk]

I play my trumpet and trombone fairly often (but not often enough) here in the NY area. I also play piano, though not as well -or as often - as I'd like to.

- here comes the ad -

If you like christmas music, and you like jazz, perhaps you'll (I wanted to write "yule", but knew you wouldn't ever forgive me...) enjoy this recording that came out in December of 2004:

http://www.christmasreviews.com/xacmebrass.shtml

We're The Acme Brass Co, an extended brass ensemble plus rhythm section, and this disc is a fascinating collection of arrangments by the lead trombone player, Tom Kamp. (He and I also play together in the Jordan Thomas Orchestra, a local big band.) The disc is available on CDbaby (but not iTunes......the studio just didn't want to go through "all that trouble").

MFK

[rockthecasbah]

Drums and percussion
same here, how long have you been playing?:)

[jessica.]

I play guitar. As a matter of fact I just bought a new guitar day before yesterday. It's cream-o-rific!

[Counterfit]

*cough* (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=128066&highlight=instruments+play)

my whole family is into music as a hobby except for my sister who played classical guitar and cello as a member of semi-pro travelling troupe) Even as a little boy, I was required to take piano and flute lessons. but as i grew older my leanings turned to those which i had a personal interest in. eventually, i learned to play the following instruments:

bass guitar:...

guitar:...
I have two names for you: Jimmy Blanton, Charlie Christian. All the guys you mentioned owe so much of their playing style to those two guys.

[mannix87]

*cough* (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=128066&highlight=instruments+play)


I have two names for you: Jimmy Blanton, Charlie Christian. All the guys you mentioned owe so much of their playing style to those two guys.


Hey! thanks for info; will check up on these guys :)

[Jedi128]

I have played Viola for about 6 years now and play just about all classical in my high school orchestra. I'm a senior now and I'm thinking I want to keep going with the viola in college, but not majoring in music or anything.

I find it amazing how many mac users do play instruments.... I guess that comes with the whole "think different" territory....

[MacFan782040]

same here, how long have you been playing?:)

Since 4th grade lol

[AP_piano295]

Everyone knows that *all* mac users are creative, artistic and talented, so, does anyone here play any instruments? If so, what kind of stuff do you play? Are you in a band? Do you gig?

Piano - Coldplay, Radiohead, classical bits and bobs
Acoustic guitar - Radiohead, David Gray, Travis, Damien Rice, Beatles, Ocean Colour Scene

I do the odd open mic night and would like to gig regularly but haven't found the time - plus I'd like to get some of my own songs polished off before doing so.

Anyone else?

Qoxiivi

piano/keyboard
drums

Where do I get coldplay ive looked for sheet music havent found any of theirs.

[Counterfit]

Since 4th grade lol
Same here. 11 years now. That's more than half my life! :eek: I've been skiing longer than that though.

[MacFan782040]

Same here. 11 years now. That's more than half my life! :eek: I've been skiing longer than that though.

I know. And I still can't play mallet percussion for crap. Sad.

[Counterfit]

I know. And I still can't play mallet percussion for crap. Sad.
Don't worry, neither can I! :D

[CanadaRAM]

Trombone in HS, played keyboards in some bad rock and roll bands, now a bit of guitar, bass and keyboards. Do a bit of songwriting.

Just got my old friend acoustic guitar back from a fret job - first repair in 25 years - D@*# my fingers are out of shape.

On the shoppinglist:
Pedal steel
Trumpet
Concertina
Hollowbody electric (already have a sweet G&L Strat)
and this insane thing - the Hang (http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/om16250.html)

[PhillStew]

I have played drums since the 3rd grade when I started with private lessons. I played all throughout school and was center snare in high school marching band, in addition to drum set player for the jazz and jazz combo bands.

[duncandeath]

Been playing Guitar for a few years now.

Here's some songs from the band Im in, www.benelliot.com/music/5mf.php
might be a bit heavy for some of your tastes

[Megatron]

Piano, acoustic guitar.

[hyperpasta]

I play drums, but I've only played for 1.5 years (read "I suck").

[Aarow]

I play trumpet. Usually jazz and the stuff from school.

[maestro55]

I used to bang the cymbals together in High School band, and I was in the Jazz band on the drums one year. But I suck, and though I love listening to music I can't play music. I would like to learn guitar though, if I ever learned something.

[Qoxiivi]

piano/keyboard
drums

Where do I get coldplay ive looked for sheet music havent found any of theirs.

Well, that would depend on where you live. I live in the UK near London so there are plenty of music stores near me that sell sheet music, and, being a british band, Coldplay stuff is easy to get hold of. However, I don't really use their sheet music for the piano as I can't read music - only chord boxes for the guitar and, as Chris Martin has very large hands (he uses his thumb a lot) it's pretty much useless to me for that as well. Every Coldplay song I play I have either worked out by ear on its original instrument (Trouble, Don't Panic, We Never Change, The Scientist, Clocks) or switched it to another instrument without the sheet music's help (Yellow).

Maybe you can find it online somewhere?

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Qoxiivi

[Plymouthbreezer]

Flute.

[Macaddicttt]

I've been playing sax (tenor) for about 9-10 years and clarinet for about four. *cough* check the sig *cough*

[deadlygopher]

i play zimbabwean style marimba, hand drums, various precussion toys, and iBook g4

[ibook30]

Pedal lap steel gutiar yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Much respect... pedal steel is difficult

I play a little guitar, piano, saxomophone, and kazoo. But I'm reallly interested in directing....

[Counterfit]

Trombone in HS, played keyboards in some bad rock and roll bands, now a bit of guitar, bass and keyboards. Do a bit of songwriting.

Just got my old friend acoustic guitar back from a fret job - first repair in 25 years - D@*# my fingers are out of shape.

On the shoppinglist:
Pedal steel
Trumpet
Concertina
Hollowbody electric (already have a sweet G&L Strat)
and this insane thing - the Hang (http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/om16250.html)
You should add a Melodica to that list. I know I want one :D

[fanbrain]

I've played the piano since I can remember (classical stuff) then I started playing percussion/ drums in 5th grade. I taught myself to play the organ (by watching the professionals- classical stuff only; no jazz hammond tomfoolery) and then I picked up the bass (electric for high school bands and upright for orchestra and jazz--> my favorite).

I'm a nut for classical music. Everyone thinks I should be listening to new music these days, but I don't. Today I wowed some dudes by the sheer power and sonic blastitude of the pipe organ. Now that's REAL bass.

[katie ta achoo]

Today I wowed some dudes by the sheer power and sonic blastitude of the pipe organ. Now that's REAL bass.

DUDE! You would LOVE Saint-Saëns 3rd symphony.
Ooooo....
it's not actually divided into movements, but in the iTMS, if you listen to movement 2b.. it starts out with this HUGE, monstrous, wall-shaking chord from the organ.

it's amazing in person and even more amazing to play.
(SO, of course, I was stupid and gimpy and couldn't play this piece.. but it's one of my favs!)

[groovebuster]

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Saxophon and transverse flute...

I also was a singer.

Used to be a pro musician until 5 years ago, then I had to decide between music and making regular decent money because my wife became pregnant and we needed some stability in life for having a family. Never found the time again to be in a band... But will start again next year no matter what, I miss it too much!!! But here are some pictures of me playing in a show band a few years ago (guitar).

groovebuster

http://www.kleberg.net/download/pictures/music1.jpg

http://www.kleberg.net/download/pictures/music2.jpg

http://www.kleberg.net/download/pictures/music3.jpg

http://www.kleberg.net/download/pictures/music4.jpg

P.S.: The black girl on the pictures is Joy Denalane. If you don't know her, just google for her name. She is a Pop-Star here in Germany now...

[NewbieNerd]

I'm a bass man really, but I play guitar too when needed. I pretty much only play for my church and not much on my own.

I actually played Tuba back in middle school and high school. Ahh, the good ol' days when I was good and interested in playing music. :)

[CanadaRAM]

You should add a Melodica to that list. I know I want one :D
Ummm... got one.

[joecool85]

I play Guitar, Cello, a little Electric Bass and I sing Barotone.

8 years in school orchestra
8 years chorus
9 years church choir

I'm no longer "actively" singing or playing. I'm a student at UMaine and I don't have time for it :-( But I do jam with my brother pretty much every time I go home.

[Piarco]

Piano, flute, clarinet, Tenor & Alto Sax.

The Sax is now my weapon of choice, although I haven't picked up my Tenor in years - and yes I feel guilty for that!
I decided earlier this year I was going to swap it for an Alto, and come the New Year I will do... part of my New Year's resolutions methinks!

[Counterfit]

although I haven't picked up my Tenor in years - and yes I feel guilty for that!
If you do pick it up again, you WILL be guilty of something. :p

[meaculpa20v]

Everyone knows that *all* mac users are creative, artistic and talented, so, does anyone here play any instruments? If so, what kind of stuff do you play? Are you in a band? Do you gig?

Piano - Coldplay, Radiohead, classical bits and bobs
Acoustic guitar - Radiohead, David Gray, Travis, Damien Rice, Beatles, Ocean Colour Scene

I do the odd open mic night and would like to gig regularly but haven't found the time - plus I'd like to get some of my own songs polished off before doing so.

Anyone else?

Qoxiivi

GO RADIOHEAD!! haha I play the Bass guitar. My first bass was a POS Squire 4 string, After two other basses that I can't even remember the makes and models of I now have a 5 string Fender Jazz Bass. I love it

I have played in several different "garage" bands each of them have played a few gigs. Nothing big, School stuff, talents shows in high schoo, and parties.

Haven't quite gotten the singing and playing down yet got to work on that. Only experience I had with singing was yelling "Rape Me" as we were finishing a Nirvana cover.

[chipz]

I play piano and organ. I have a Roland AT-90 console organ that I play almost daily. I've been playing for about 35 years. Most of the stuff I play comes under old standards heading, i.e., Hits of the 20's, 30's, 40's 50's, and early 60's. I also play some classical music.

[frankblundt]

If you do pick it up again, you WILL be guilty of something. :p

watch yerself there. there's more to sax than Kenny G y'know. or Parker et al.
Haven't put my Tenor down yet (a bruising experience to sleep with tho).
In a band, sometimes people even buy our albums. :D

[UberMac]

DUDE! You would LOVE Saint-Saëns 3rd symphony.
Ooooo....
it's not actually divided into movements, but in the iTMS, if you listen to movement 2b.. it starts out with this HUGE, monstrous, wall-shaking chord from the organ.

it's amazing in person and even more amazing to play.
(SO, of course, I was stupid and gimpy and couldn't play this piece.. but it's one of my favs!)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Oh sweet mother of lord no! I had to play that darned symphony a year or so ago...that was not fun!

As for what I play. Saxophones! Huzzah! I got me an alto (well two), a soprano and I got a sopranino the other day! It's a little squeaky...but hey it's fun and that's what it's about yeh!? Oh and I play the didgeridoo from time to time when a local band or something needs one. Oh, and I tinkle on the piano from time to time with limited to zero success :D

[ifjake]

classical piano.

i fake a lot of other stuff. and i fake jazz piano. to me jazz piano and classical piano are like two separate instruments.

[MacRy]

Guitar, Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Recorder.

[Counterfit]

watch yerself there. there's more to sax than Kenny G y'know. or Parker et al.
Haven't put my Tenor down yet (a bruising experience to sleep with tho).
In a band, sometimes people even buy our albums. :D
Please tell me you did not just compare Kenny G to Charlie Parker. :eek:

Oh and I play the didgeridoo from time to time when a local band or something needs one. Oh, and I tinkle on the piano from time to time with limited to zero success :D
One of the tuba players at my school has a couple didgeridoos, real ones too, not the mass produced plastic. I wish I had one :(

[frankblundt]

Please tell me you did not just compare Kenny G to Charlie Parker. :eek:

...now where was that thread about the feebleness of genres :rolleyes:

[aquajet]

GO RADIOHEAD!! haha I play the Bass guitar. My first bass was a POS Squire 4 string, After two other basses that I can't even remember the makes and models of I now have a 5 string Fender Jazz Bass. I love it

Yeah I play bass myself. Here are the axes I've had since I started playing 11 years ago:

Fender Precision mexico -- my first! I miss her...
Fender Jazz fretless Japan -- I miss this one even more...
Peavey Foundation 5 -- RIP you piece of ****
Warwick Corvette 5 -- nice bass, heavy as hell
Fender Jazz American standard
Fender Precision American deluxe
Fender Jazz Deluxe active mexico
Peavey T40

And currently residing in my arsenal:

Fender Marcus Miller Jazz -- superb bass, it's a keeper forever
Fender American Standard Jazz fretless -- jury still out on this one
Ibanez ATK Made in USA -- a rare beast, most come from the far east, I'll probably keep it

[katchow]

I play the clarinet. I played in the Regina Symphony Orchestra from when I was 12 years old until I was 19 years old, when University and my Engineering degree got in the way. ;) I picked it up again though a few years ago, and luckily, now I can have my cake and eat it too - I am a Professional Engineer who still plays with the Symphony. The best of both worlds! :cool:

i play clarinet too :) didn't pick it up till i was about 28 though. I have fun playing along w/ jazz, and multi-tracking w/ a uke.

[katchow]

Clarinet (major in college), trombone, a little bit of each sax (prefer alto/tenor), oboe, trumpet, piano

ahh, your basic underachiever
;)

[ldenman]

I play acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboard.

you can listen to some of my stuff here:
http://www.myspace.com/lakedenman

[Deefuzz]

I played the guitar a bit in junior high and the beginning of high school...I had put it down for years, never touched it through college.

I have recently picked it back up and I am attempting to re-learn it, or shall I say, learn it right this time.

It's a fun hobby, I would love to get good enough to jam in a band.

Not to make money or anything, because I honestly do not see me being anywhere close to that talented...But it would be nice to play with some others in someone's basement or garage or something.

[Qoxiivi]

I think this was the first thread I posted when I joined and it's still kicking around. Check me out :p

[Qoxiivi]

Ah crap, that thread about unknown bands is much older than mine. And even that annoying James Blunt thread as well. Still, at least my brand new G5 iMac's still top of the line and I didn't at all get my arse kicked in the snooker league earlier tonight. Hang on...

Oh yeah, I'm living the dream.

I should go to bed.

[kretzy]

I played the piano for about 12 years, but have recently been having a rest from it. I also played the clarinet for 6 years throughout high school. I was also in the school orchestra/band. Occasionally I played tenor and alto saxophone in the jazz band. Also tried my hand at bass clarinet for a while, when there was a part for it in some of the musicals I played in.

[sixstorm]

I've been playing the drums since I was 6 years old (about 14 years ago) and I picked up the guitar a year or so ago. I love music and I love playing it.

[Counterfit]

ahh, your basic underachiever
;)
Hey, just because he plays trombone is no reason to make fun. :p
Also, all trombone players should check this site (http://www.thepetersonproject.com/) out. It's awesome.

[2nyRiggz]

I played the guitar but i havent played it in a while so i might suck at it.


Bless

[bartelby]

I play bass mainly:
http://www.punkactionshotgun.co.uk/PA-1-12-03-05.jpg

But also guitar, percussion, keyboards, program drum machines and noise.


Currently inbetween bands.

[j2r110]

ya i play tuba!!!!:) its fun but its way to big. i like how u can play real loud in the band. im in band at school! lol

[Counterfit]

ya i play tuba!!!!:) its fun but its way to big. i like how u can play real loud in the band. im in band at school! lol
Here's a tip: concentrate on sounding like a tuba, not just being loud. Leave that for the trombones, they're better at it. :D

[j2r110]

Here's a tip: concentrate on sounding like a tuba, not just being loud. Leave that for the trombones, they're better at it. :D

i know but tubas are supposed to be heard in the band. my friend plays trombone and i sometimes practice with him and he plays loud as hell...:)

[Counterfit]

i know but tubas are supposed to be heard in the band. my friend plays trombone and i sometimes practice with him and he plays loud as hell...:)
Have the director tell everyone else (except the low brass) to shut the **** up then :D

[Sushi7]

Hi,

I used to play piano and drums in my primary school but then I stopped because the teacher that was carrying out the lesson had so many students taking piano and drums, that I felt that he wasn't paying much attention to me... So I stopped!

Sushi7 ;)