What's your instrument?

Archie F. Swin · 01-21-2006, 12:14 AM

How do you express yourself musically?

**Dunit35** · 01-21-2006, 12:16 AM

I sing to myself. I cant play an instrument. I used to be able to play alittle guitar. I used to be able to play these songs.

Aerials- System of a Down
Sweet Home Alabama
Some Alice N Chains

Megbert · 01-21-2006, 12:31 AM

Just started to learn the banjo. Gotta be like Steve Martin (the comedian not former Chief)

Archie F. Swin · 01-21-2006, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZChiefFan

Just started to learn the banjo. Gotta be like Steve Martin (the comedian not former Chief)

I owned a banjo for about a year. My life became too busy to learn the instrument. Saw Bela Fleck in concert twice and the Kruger Bros. once. incredible. Cool instrument.

mcan · 01-21-2006, 03:34 AM

I've played guitar since the summer after my seventh grade year... So that would have been '93... That makes it 13 years this summer. I now teach guitar at Rick's Music in Manhattan, and I have a pretty decent sized debt several thousands I have spent on my gear:

Laney VC-50 combo amp: ~ 700.00
Gibson J-60 Custom Acoustic: ~ 3K (got it for much less)
Beurgious "Sean Watkins" signature Acoustic: ~ 3K
Fender Strat american standard: ~ 600.00
Ibanez S470FM: ~ 400.00
Ibanez crappy classical: ~ 75.00
16 channel digital multitracker (that I've never sat down to figure out): ~ 700.00
Monitors (for the damned mixer): ~ 150.00

Now, if I ever get a chance to sit down and mess with that recorder, I'll be a damned star.

ZepSinger · 01-21-2006, 10:19 AM

Started playing electric guitar at 13- this year will make 37 years I've been playing. Played 5 years in a late-70's metal power trio, then 5 years on tour in an 80's hair metal band, then 5 years in a power pop band that almost signed to Warner Bros. Currently splitting time between playing in a weekend cover band and my church's worship band. Will be going 24 track hard disk digital recording studio in my basement later this year to write and record a Christian rock project to shop to that genre's labels.

Current equipment:
1976 Gibson Flying V
1991 Jackson Dinky Reverse(outfitted with a Roland MIDI pickup)
BOSS ME-10 FX pedal
Roland GR-09 synth floor module
Marshall half stack
Roland D-50 keyboard
Software includes SoundForge, Cakewalk, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Cubase

Just for fun- I put together a tribute website for my hair metal band. Lotsa pics, streaming video of the band live, newsletters, etc. Knock yourself out! The ARTIST Tribute website

Braincase · 01-21-2006, 10:30 AM

I am a guitar junkie.

Started when I was 20, while recovering from cancer. Went back to Wichita State and started taking lessons from Jerry Hahn. Have been noodling around with guitars, bass, computer based recording for some time now.

Current: Warmoth Les Paul Custom
Epiphone Dot 334 with GOld Hardware
Epiphone Les Paul with Roland GK-2AH Guitar Synth Pickup
Epiphone Les Paul Bass
Ibanez ProLine 1880
Ibanex Artcore Blueburst AF75
Roland Cube 30
Marshall Valvestate 15
Crate Lord Hamercy 2x12 120 Watt Combo From Hell
Behringer Bass V-AMp
Behrninger V-Amp2
Digitech Genesis 3
Digitech GNX4
Roland GR-33 Guitar Synth
M-Audio Audiophile 192
ProTools M-Powered 7.0
Reason 3.0

Oh, and I'm starting to build some new axes, too. Heading down to Springfield next week to pick up a new bandsaw...

**Baby Lee** · 01-21-2006, 09:15 AM

My Primary instrument is my Tenor Saxophone. While in college I got to where I was proficient on Trumpet, Euphonium and Clarinet, oh and of course all the saxes. I was passable on Flute. Never went near the strings or percussion.

memyselfI · 01-21-2006, 09:29 AM

I never learned to play...which I regret deeply because I love music so much. But I have born a bass, a bassist, and now an aspiring drummer.

All three of my kids are incredibly musically inclined.

Archie F. Swin · 01-21-2006, 09:30 AM

got my first drumkit in the summer of '86

NewChief · 01-21-2006, 09:30 AM

I've got a banjo, but I haven't played it much in a long time. Picked it up the other day, was tuning it, and a tuning peg broke. So I gotta replace that. I'm thinking about starting up again, but it's not high on my list of priorities.

I also have a few hand drums, but I mainly just played around with those in drum circles back in my deadhead days.

redfan · 01-21-2006, 10:35 AM

1. Bel Canto trained singer but love da blues & vocal Jazz
2. Piano
3. Bass guitar
4. Trumpet & Tuba
5. 6 string Guitar (acoustic mainly)
6. Various perc. (Vibes, marimba, very little drum set)
7. Various woodwinds

(UMKC Consv. grad)

Frosty · 01-21-2006, 11:17 AM

Played the sax (and bassoon) in high school.

Now I just play the iPod.

Fox River · 01-21-2006, 11:36 AM

In Middle Scool I played the Trumpet and Baritone. I almost bought a Guitar in High Schoo, but never did. I wish that I would have learned to play the Piano. I still plan on trying to learn to play the Piano. My wife plays the Skin Flute.

htismaqe · 01-21-2006, 11:43 AM

I play guitar and sing. But I couldn't select both.

View Poll Results: What instrument do you play?
Guitar	13	59.09%
Bass	1	4.55%
Keyboard	0	0%
Drums	2	9.09%
Horns	3	13.64%
Other String Instrument	0	0%
Voice	3	13.64%
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01-21-2006, 12:14 AM	Topic Starter
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	What's your instrument? How do you express yourself musically?
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01-21-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2312955	I sing to myself. I cant play an instrument. I used to be able to play alittle guitar. I used to be able to play these songs. Aerials- System of a Down Sweet Home Alabama Some Alice N Chains
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01-21-2006, 12:31 AM	#3
Megbert New and shiny. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS Casino cash: $9270260	Just started to learn the banjo. Gotta be like Steve Martin (the comedian not former Chief)
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01-21-2006, 03:34 AM	#5
mcan Apr 13,1949 – Dec 15, 2011 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9996085	I've played guitar since the summer after my seventh grade year... So that would have been '93... That makes it 13 years this summer. I now teach guitar at Rick's Music in Manhattan, and I have a pretty decent sized debt several thousands I have spent on my gear: Laney VC-50 combo amp: ~ 700.00 Gibson J-60 Custom Acoustic: ~ 3K (got it for much less) Beurgious "Sean Watkins" signature Acoustic: ~ 3K Fender Strat american standard: ~ 600.00 Ibanez S470FM: ~ 400.00 Ibanez crappy classical: ~ 75.00 16 channel digital multitracker (that I've never sat down to figure out): ~ 700.00 Monitors (for the damned mixer): ~ 150.00 Now, if I ever get a chance to sit down and mess with that recorder, I'll be a damned star.
Posts: 3,761

01-21-2006, 10:19 AM	#6
ZepSinger Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Started playing electric guitar at 13- this year will make 37 years I've been playing. Played 5 years in a late-70's metal power trio, then 5 years on tour in an 80's hair metal band, then 5 years in a power pop band that almost signed to Warner Bros. Currently splitting time between playing in a weekend cover band and my church's worship band. Will be going 24 track hard disk digital recording studio in my basement later this year to write and record a Christian rock project to shop to that genre's labels. Current equipment: 1976 Gibson Flying V 1991 Jackson Dinky Reverse(outfitted with a Roland MIDI pickup) BOSS ME-10 FX pedal Roland GR-09 synth floor module Marshall half stack Roland D-50 keyboard Software includes SoundForge, Cakewalk, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Cubase Just for fun- I put together a tribute website for my hair metal band. Lotsa pics, streaming video of the band live, newsletters, etc. Knock yourself out! The ARTIST Tribute website __________________ test
Posts: 2,740

01-21-2006, 10:30 AM	#7
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	I am a guitar junkie. Started when I was 20, while recovering from cancer. Went back to Wichita State and started taking lessons from Jerry Hahn. Have been noodling around with guitars, bass, computer based recording for some time now. Current: Warmoth Les Paul Custom Epiphone Dot 334 with GOld Hardware Epiphone Les Paul with Roland GK-2AH Guitar Synth Pickup Epiphone Les Paul Bass Ibanez ProLine 1880 Ibanex Artcore Blueburst AF75 Roland Cube 30 Marshall Valvestate 15 Crate Lord Hamercy 2x12 120 Watt Combo From Hell Behringer Bass V-AMp Behrninger V-Amp2 Digitech Genesis 3 Digitech GNX4 Roland GR-33 Guitar Synth M-Audio Audiophile 192 ProTools M-Powered 7.0 Reason 3.0 Oh, and I'm starting to build some new axes, too. Heading down to Springfield next week to pick up a new bandsaw... __________________ BrainCase
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01-21-2006, 09:15 AM	#8
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	My Primary instrument is my Tenor Saxophone. While in college I got to where I was proficient on Trumpet, Euphonium and Clarinet, oh and of course all the saxes. I was passable on Flute. Never went near the strings or percussion. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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01-21-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	I never learned to play...which I regret deeply because I love music so much. But I have born a bass, a bassist, and now an aspiring drummer. All three of my kids are incredibly musically inclined. __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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01-21-2006, 09:30 AM	#10
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	got my first drumkit in the summer of '86
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01-21-2006, 09:30 AM	#11
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7150204	I've got a banjo, but I haven't played it much in a long time. Picked it up the other day, was tuning it, and a tuning peg broke. So I gotta replace that. I'm thinking about starting up again, but it's not high on my list of priorities. I also have a few hand drums, but I mainly just played around with those in drum circles back in my deadhead days. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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01-21-2006, 10:35 AM	#12
redfan I miss John, Willie & Eric Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Burgers & Steak Casino cash: $-1908148	1. Bel Canto trained singer but love da blues & vocal Jazz 2. Piano 3. Bass guitar 4. Trumpet & Tuba 5. 6 string Guitar (acoustic mainly) 6. Various perc. (Vibes, marimba, very little drum set) 7. Various woodwinds (UMKC Consv. grad) __________________ IV LIV LVII LVIII Len Dawson: SB IV MVP Patrick Mahomes: 2X NFLMVP 3X SBMVP and 3rd member of the B2B SBMVP Club
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01-21-2006, 11:17 AM	#13
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $3358243	Played the sax (and bassoon) in high school. Now I just play the iPod.
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01-21-2006, 11:36 AM	#14
Fox River Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	In Middle Scool I played the Trumpet and Baritone. I almost bought a Guitar in High Schoo, but never did. I wish that I would have learned to play the Piano. I still plan on trying to learn to play the Piano. My wife plays the Skin Flute.
Posts: 180

01-21-2006, 11:43 AM	#15
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8099900	I play guitar and sing. But I couldn't select both.
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