Musical Instruments, do you play one? I play Keyboard

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their experiences and preferences related to playing musical instruments, particularly focusing on piano, keyboard, and other instruments like clarinet, saxophone, and guitar. The scope includes personal anecdotes, challenges faced, and emotional connections to music, as well as recommendations for songs and pieces to play.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions starting piano lessons in 2002 and enjoying a variety of music, particularly Elton John and the Beatles.
  • Another participant shares a negative experience with piano lessons, feeling forced to play, but later enjoyed playing alto saxophone.
  • Several participants express a preference for classical music, with specific mentions of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and Chopin's Nocturnes.
  • One participant discusses the emotional connection to music and the expressive nature of playing, particularly on the piano.
  • Recommendations for beginner guitar songs include learning Pink Floyd albums, which cover various musical styles.
  • Some participants note their self-taught experiences and challenges in learning pieces like "Moonlight Sonata" and express a desire to improve.
  • There are mentions of different instruments played by participants, including clarinet, saxophone, violin, and electric guitar.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a passion for music and express similar feelings about the emotional impact of playing. However, there are differing experiences regarding formal lessons and personal enjoyment, with some feeling forced into playing while others find joy in self-teaching.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their skill levels and the difficulty of certain pieces, indicating a range of experiences from self-taught to formally trained musicians. The discussion includes personal preferences and emotional connections, which may vary widely among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in music, particularly those who play or wish to learn piano, guitar, or other instruments, may find the shared experiences and recommendations valuable.

  • #31
Originally posted by recon
I play the piano too and I adore Chopin's Nocturnes!

Does anyone here know how to play Fantaisie Impromptu? It's the FASTEST Chopin piano piece I've encountered!

Right now, I'm attempting Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G minor. It's just so brilliantly played in 'The Pianist'.

I've seen the Fantaisie Impromptu once...I didn't even try (and that's not typical of me...I've attempted the Flight of the Bumblebee numerous times, inspite of the constant failure).

I really like that Ballade, but I prefer the way Jean-Yves Thibaudet played it, on the C.D. called The Chopin I Love. You should check that out sometime, if you can find it.
 
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  • #32
Originally posted by fish
I put together a guitar instruction page that covers basic theory, finger picking, alternate/open tunings, solos & scales over chord progressions and various tablatures.

http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/melody/73/tab.html

Cool site Fish!

I like the scales area and I plan to spend some time there checking them out. I usually use just some forms of the blues scales.

I once made a slide rule type moveable scale so I could find the forms in any key. I used it a lot when I was starting out, but I don't rely on it much anymore.

Really nice site.
 
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  • #33
Originally posted by fish
I put together a guitar instruction page that covers basic theory, finger picking, alternate/open tunings, solos & scales over chord progressions and various tablatures.

http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/melody/73/tab.html

Hey man, awesome site, I'd actually stumbled across that a few days ago looking for the Johnny B Goode tab.

<edit>Oh man, I'm loving those brent mason clips that you've transcribed. I've been wanting to learn some chickin' pickin' for a looooong time and this may very well be what puts me on that path, thanks a lot man!</edit>
 
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  • #34
Glad you folks found the site useful. :smile:

Originally posted by Artman
Cool site Fish!

I like the scales area and I plan to spend some time there checking them out. I usually use just some forms of the blues scales.

I once made a slide rule type moveable scale so I could find the forms in any key. I used it a lot when I was starting out, but I don't rely on it much anymore.

Really nice site.
I take a simplistic approach to that. What's nice about the guitar fretboard layout, is scales (and chords) just follow the same patterns over and over, so to change key, just move the whole pattern up or down one fret at a time. (not minding any open strings) Capos come in handy here too.

Originally posted by wasteofo2
Hey man, awesome site, I'd actually stumbled across that a few days ago looking for the Johnny B Goode tab.

<edit>Oh man, I'm loving those brent mason clips that you've transcribed. I've been wanting to learn some chickin' pickin' for a looooong time and this may very well be what puts me on that path, thanks a lot man!</edit>
It's a really fun style to play with all the double stops and harmony notes.

Mason's discography list is amazing. check this out:http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=R102557#APPEAR
He even does guitar fills on the "Friends" sitcom soundtrack.
 
  • #35
Originally posted by fish

I take a simplistic approach to that. What's nice about the guitar fretboard layout, is scales (and chords) just follow the same patterns over and over, so to change key, just move the whole pattern up or down one fret at a time. (not minding any open strings) Capos come in handy here too.

That is how my slide scale worked. It helped me to visualize the pattern at the different locations on the fretboard. I finally got to where I don't need it.
 
  • #36
Here's a link to Brent Mason's site. It's got some sample song files from his solo CD "Hot Wired". Since his record company is no longer supporting the CD, he is going to re-record the whole thing and re-release it.

http://www.brentmason.com
 
  • #37
When I was younger, I played bass clarinet and was pretty good at it.

I am currently trying to learn to play guitar (I really need lessons).
 
  • #38
I play the harmonica
When I was younger I wanted to buy me an electrical guitar, but since I've always been scarce of money...:frown: Maybe some day i will buy one
 

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