Musical Instruments, do you play one? I play Keyboard

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The forum discussion centers around personal experiences with playing musical instruments, particularly keyboards, pianos, and guitars. Users share their journeys, highlighting instruments like the Casio WK 3000, and express their musical preferences, including classical pieces like Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and Chopin's Nocturnes. Many participants emphasize the emotional connection to music and the joy it brings, while also seeking advice on learning new instruments and songs. The conversation reflects a diverse range of musical backgrounds and aspirations.

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  • Understanding of musical notation and basic music theory.
  • Experience with playing classical music, particularly pieces by Beethoven and Chopin.
  • Knowledge of popular music styles, including blues and jazz.
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  • Explore advanced techniques for playing the Casio WK 3000 keyboard.
  • Learn about music theory concepts such as chord progressions and inversions.
  • Research beginner guitar songs that incorporate basic chords.
  • Study the works of composers like Chopin and Beethoven to enhance classical piano skills.
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Musicians of all levels, especially those interested in learning keyboard, piano, or guitar, as well as anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of classical and contemporary music.

  • #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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