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The discussion centers around favorite musical instruments, highlighting personal experiences and preferences. The piano is frequently mentioned for its versatility and ease of learning harmony, while the guitar is praised for its portability and adaptability across various musical styles. The violin is admired for its expressiveness, despite being considered challenging to master. Participants also share their experiences with other instruments like the accordion, cello, bass guitar, and unique instruments such as the hammered dulcimer and uilleann pipes, emphasizing their distinctive sounds and roles in music. The conversation touches on the joy of playing, the challenges of learning different instruments, and the cultural significance of various musical styles, including blues and traditional folk music. Overall, the thread showcases a deep appreciation for the diversity of musical instruments and the personal connections individuals have with them.

Your favourite musical instrument?

  • guitar

    Votes: 16 51.6%

  • piano

    Votes: 15 48.4%

  • saxophone

    Votes: 3 9.7%

  • trumpet

    Votes: 1 3.2%

  • violin

    Votes: 10 32.3%

  • flute

    Votes: 2 6.5%

  • clarinet or oboe

    Votes: 2 6.5%

  • harmonica

    Votes: 2 6.5%

  • drums

    Votes: 4 12.9%

  • cello

    Votes: 4 12.9%
  • Total voters
    31
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  • #31
four other instruments

 
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  • #32
Evo said:
Hammered Dulcimer
What do you think of this Persian instrument? santur
(some dating it back to ancient Assyria and Babylon)

Andre said:
four other instruments (citer, erhu, bamboo flute & plucked gourd)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiOgOQc
i applaud your direction of thought, I've also enjoyed this clip before.
 
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  • #33
I couldn't vote, because my favourite isn't listed.
To me, there's nothing quite so awe-inspiring as the sound of a hippopotomus farting in a kettle drum.
 
  • #34
Danger said:
a hippopotomus farting in a kettle drum.

I can't believe that was not in the list. Is this even a serious poll? :biggrin:
 
  • #35
Apparently not. The sound of a rooster being raped by a cement mixer, which quite accurately describes my wife's singing voice, is also not on the list.
 
  • #36
This is a seriously biased list. Even within western music, we should have tuba, euphonium and trombone added to the poll.
 

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