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OT: Musicians? [message #119358] Sat, 09 October 2004 23:19 Go to next message
sniper12345 is currently offline  sniper12345
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Who here plays musical instruments, professional or just for a hobby?

I am currently actively learning guitar, and prior to that I had 7 years of tutoring for piano. I still play piano now, but everything to do with it is now self-taught. I have a Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory Certificate, I passed that test with 84, and earned a Credit.

You?


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OT: Musicians? [message #119383] Sun, 10 October 2004 03:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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been in music since i was 6

played saxophone for 17 years, and going on year 13 for guitar/bass...

i can pretty much play anything but brass instruments, not a lack of knowledge, just a lack of my mouth not liken it...

been in countless bands, played countless venues, and actively seeking a new band to jam with...


OT: Musicians? [message #119384] Sun, 10 October 2004 03:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Been playing the Electric Guitar for about 15 months now. Self tought, but thinking about getting lesson's soon... about to get a Les Paul and i need to justify it Very Happy Razz

Also got a Marshall MG100DFX Very Happy

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OT: Musicians? [message #119386] Sun, 10 October 2004 04:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
pulverizer is currently offline  pulverizer
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I'm playing bass guitar for about 4 years now. I don't need/want/have/had any lessons. well, I had about 5 lessons in the past. I've learnt everything by myself. I've played with a pick for about 6 months (such a thing guitar players use). I've lost it and I started to play without one. watching iron maiden video's and cannibal corpse for finger techniques. I can play as fast as steve harris now Smile . Took me about one year to get the 3 finger technique right (3 fingers are needed when you have to triple).

I'm playing in a band too. I've started a band with a friend. We're writing our own songs now Smile . You can compair it with trash metal. But faster than kreator and better riffs tough. Trying to play faster and faster every time. I hope we can record a demo soon.

We had a some gigs a while ago. We've been on stage for about 6 times. Playing covers. Only a few songs though

Iron maiden- the trooper
Overkill- I, Hurricane
Kreator- Extreme agressions
Sepultura- (I don't know this song was called. Can't remember Confused )
Motorhead- ace of spades
Metallica- For Whom the Bell Tolls

We don't play covers anymore, We're making our own material now. It's hard though. I can't write good lyrics because I'm dutch, and we need english lyrics.

I've spend nearly all my money for my bass guitar. I have 2 bass guitars. One old and bad and cheap one. I've played about 2 years on it. And a have a spector ns 2000 pro Q4. I have a SWR amplifier. 4X10 cabinet, a Goliath 3, 700 watts rms. A 350 watts head, from the pro series from swr. and another 200 watts 1x15 cabinet. Took me so much money. I've been working long for it. When I came back from school I went woring. Every saturday. and whole holidays. when everybody was on holiday or at the swimming pool or whatever, I was working for my gear. I was worth it though Smile


OT: Musicians? [message #119398] Sun, 10 October 2004 05:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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i've been playing guitar and bass for about 3 years now. Myself i was the rythem guitar in a band with my brother as lead , best freind drummer (been playing his entire life though) and my second best freind (lol) as bass (He's a fucking god with that thing)

I've got a Ibanez AX120, a pevey 45 watt amp, a Fender 15 watt. I also have the "BIg Muff" pedel of the same year model and make as the one jimmi hendrix used on "purple haze" Very Happy


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OT: Musicians? [message #119415] Sun, 10 October 2004 06:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
sniper12345 is currently offline  sniper12345
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I have a Gibson SG Special, and I'm looking to purchase an Ibanez...maybe 7-string. Anyone got some recommendations?

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OT: Musicians? [message #119420] Sun, 10 October 2004 06:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been playing my bass since May, and I think I'm pretty good for someone who's been playing just that long (not being cocky or anything =)). I've got a Fender Squier P-Bass with a 20 Watt Stagg amp (Probably going to get a new one). I've also self taught myself with the piano and I've been doing that for about 6 years now. I can play the trumpet and trombone, I've been doing that for years now too (Lost count);
OT: Musicians? [message #119421] Sun, 10 October 2004 06:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I play drums as a hobby mainly.
I have a Tama Rockstar Fusion 22 kit. 14" snare, 10" 12" and 14" tom toms, 22" bass drum, Pearl Export double bass pedals, Zildjian 14" hihats, 16" crash, 10" splash, 20" ride (all titanium coated).

I Play with Vic Firth 5As for metal and 7As for lighter styles

Im saving my money for some cow bells and a china cymbal right now.


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OT: Musicians? [message #119422] Sun, 10 October 2004 06:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Eugh, drums. I like them as long as the percussionist is good. My little sister has drums and she's crap! I just turn on my bass guitar up loud and drown her out =D
OT: Musicians? [message #119436] Sun, 10 October 2004 08:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've played the Clarinet for the past 10 years, and I've also instructed many other instruments.
I currently am playing (as a volunteer) with the HMCS TECHUMSEH Naval Reserve band.
OT: Musicians? [message #119454] Sun, 10 October 2004 09:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've got most of the brass/reed sections down through experience. I also play the Pipes, the drums, and am currently toying around with programs like Reason to try and produce some quality track songs.


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OT: Musicians? [message #119468] Sun, 10 October 2004 11:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been playin guitar for about 4 or 5 years now, took some lessons which didn't do much, so i've been self taught. I play punk, rock'n'roll, psychobilly, surf rock, you name it and i'll make somethin up. I play lead guitar in a street punk band, mixed with some other styles of music that i splice in.

I also got some drums for our drummer in August, used for about $120. Since they're at my place until I completely revamp 'em, I play those alot now, too.

I can also play bass if i came upon one, but with the skill and experience of a guitarist, so i'm not too great. They're all stringed instruments anyway.


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OT: Musicians? [message #119473] Sun, 10 October 2004 11:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been taking lessons and playing piano for about 9 years now. I passed my Grade 8 RCM practical exam and am working on my 2nd level theory for a credit. I've also played bass for about 2 years now in my band and have been self taught. I plan to take lessons in the near future.
OT: Musicians? [message #119522] Sun, 10 October 2004 16:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bassist for over 15 years. Played with a couple bands here and there and helped write a few bass lines for people.

Ibanez SDGR SoundGear w/ a BADASS bridge and 3 magnetic pickups.


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OT: Musicians? [message #119558] Sun, 10 October 2004 19:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Drums, I have an old Ludwig set that I have messed with so much that I couldn't tell you when it was made/what package it was in. It's a 22" Bass, 14" snare, 12", 13", 16" toms, 14" hi hat, 14" thin crash, 16" medium crash, 18" crash, 20" ride cymbals. (All cymbals are zildijan [sp?])
I use 5A's for most everything, and SDB (also sp?) Generals for when I want to piss off the neighbors.

Oh yes, almost forgot, I have a nifty mounted cowbell. Go blue oyster cult!


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OT: Musicians? [message #119559] Sun, 10 October 2004 19:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OT: Musicians? [message #119622] Mon, 11 October 2004 09:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bassist for over 15 years. Played with a couple bands here and there and helped write a few bass lines for people.

Ibanez SDGR SoundGear w/ a BADASS bridge and 3 magnetic pickups.


What kind of music do you play most? And how many strings does your bass have? If I may ask.


OT: Musicians? [message #119632] Mon, 11 October 2004 09:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Played the trombone for 3 years in middle school. Stopped due to lack of interest.

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OT: Musicians? [message #120019] Wed, 13 October 2004 05:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Takamine acoustic electric for my church...just picked up a bass guitar this Sunday for a song cause the bass guy was singing and playing acoustic. Just about any monkey with a sense of rhythm can play basic bass, hey Look at Me I did it hehe
OT: Musicians? [message #120022] Wed, 13 October 2004 06:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Listen to Primus. Razz

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OT: Musicians? [message #120194] Thu, 14 October 2004 14:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OT: Musicians? [message #120295] Fri, 15 October 2004 02:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I know what a Viola is, but not an I Viola. Razz

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OT: Musicians? [message #120420] Fri, 15 October 2004 19:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've been playing the Guitar for about 18 years and the synth for close to 10. Got the whole midi/digital audio set up on my computers.

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OT: Musicians? [message #120427] Fri, 15 October 2004 20:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I play the saxophone and have been playing it for five years now. I've also been playing the piano for nine years.

OT: Musicians? [message #120433] Fri, 15 October 2004 20:26 Go to previous message
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