What instruments do you people play

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This discussion centers around the various musical instruments played by forum members, highlighting personal experiences and preferences. Key instruments mentioned include the flute, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, and piano. Participants share insights on the challenges of mastering woodwind instruments, particularly the importance of reed quality for tonal production. Additionally, there is a debate regarding the classification of the piano and saxophone within musical instrument families.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of woodwind instruments and their classifications
  • Familiarity with musical terminology, such as reeds and tonal production
  • Basic knowledge of instrument families: strings, brass, and percussion
  • Experience with playing or learning musical instruments
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  • Research the differences between single-reed and double-reed woodwind instruments
  • Explore the impact of material on flute sound quality, focusing on silver and gold flutes
  • Learn about the techniques for producing clean high notes on woodwind instruments
  • Investigate the role of reeds in woodwind instruments and how to select quality reeds
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Musicians, music educators, and anyone interested in learning about woodwind instruments and their classifications will benefit from this discussion.

  • #31
Astronuc said:
Sounds like we have the makings of a PF Jazz ensemble. :cool:


I played bass and electric guitars. I took piano for awhile, then did organ. I prefer electric organ and synthesizer, and guitar through synth.

Influences are Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Robin Trower and Jimi Hendrix. :biggrin:

Doug Ingle was my motivation for electric organ. Teacher didn't care for Iron Butterly. :biggrin:


I play a mean jazz bari sax :approve:

Although i actually haven't played in a jazz band since high school (cause you know, that was a really long time ago). I'm no good at improvisation though.
 
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  • #32
Astronuc said:
Sounds like we have the makings of a PF Jazz ensemble. :cool:


I played bass and electric guitars. I took piano for awhile, then did organ. I prefer electric organ and synthesizer, and guitar through synth.

Influences are Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Robin Trower and Jimi Hendrix. :biggrin:

Doug Ingle was my motivation for electric organ. Teacher didn't care for Iron Butterly. :biggrin:

A PF Jazz Ensemble, pretty neat. Finally a place where I can discuss the physics of musical instruments without being looked oddly upon :-p. My main influences were those of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Pete Fountain, etc.

What next? The PF Wind Ensemble, PF Brass, and the PF Rock Bands?
 
  • #33
motai said:
A PF Jazz Ensemble, pretty neat. Finally a place where I can discuss the physics of musical instruments without being looked oddly upon :-p. My main influences were those of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Pete Fountain, etc.

What next? The PF Wind Ensemble, PF Brass, and the PF Rock Bands?

PF Saxophone Choir?
 
  • #34
How about Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears - good brass sections - good blend of rock and jazz.
 
  • #35
I don't play any instrument but I whistle and can voice-mimic.
 
  • #36
brewnog said:
Fantastic! Do you have the sheet music? You just prompted me to try and buy it but I can't find it on Amazon... :frown:
I tried that too, but it's not available. You can go http://membres.lycos.fr/sodara/SodaPartoches.htm :wink:
 
  • #37
Thank you!
 
  • #38
Can anyone else voice-mimic?
 

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