Musical Technibblers?

[frase]

Just wondering anyone here play an Instrument? Myself Guitar and bass. Own a Gibson SG and a Rickenbacker Bass Guitar. I have played in the past when I was younger in many of the decent pubs in Melbourne.

 

[Moltuae]

I'd love to be able to play instruments, especially an electric guitar or the piano, but unfortunately it's one of those things I've just never got around to doing. Someday maybe ...

I did manage to master Jingle Bells on one of these back in the 80s though. Does that count?

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Been playing Fender axes for over 30 years. Currently have a Fender Sunburst Strat. A made in Mexico one, never had the money for authentic old "Made in USA" ones...but at least it's not a Squire (made in Japan).

I don't play much anymore...not like I used to. Used to play in a band back in college...played in some local pubs, we'd do classic rock (Clapton, Stones, Dire Straits, Robert Cray, stuff like that).

 

[katz]

frase,

Did you see this thread? https://www.technibble.com/forums/threads/great-gift-for-musicians.67241/#post-524903

I play a bunch of stringed instruments, and drums. Used to play in bands years ago, was in a house band for a couple of churches over the years. As with many musicians, got burned out on the gigging scene, and the hours spent away from the family for getting together & practicing, traveling, etc.

So now I just spend time in my own music room, or have a few friends over now & then for some home gigging.

 

[HCHTech]

Piano, mostly for my own amusement. Been singing since I was a boy, though. Did a lot of musical theatre when I was younger, met my wife on stage.

 

[mraikes]

Ukulele (primarily) and guitar. Handful of each in acoustic & electric, but no noteworthy or unusual models. I play mostly for my own enjoyment and occasionally meeting up with others. A ukulele is almost always in reach from my workbench. It's a nice distraction when I need a break or I'm waiting for something to get done.

 

[altrenda]

I am a uke player myself. Just good fun.
I played drums since I was a kid, in marching band, garage bands, and backed a Magician on stage at local clubs.

 

[karloz]

The guitar is my de-stressing tool! Don't play half as much as I'd like to these days, but still like to plug my Ibanez into the Marshall and crank up that volume for an hour.

My dream axe is a Jackson PC1 (the Phil Collen from Def Leppard signature guitar). REALLY want to have a play with the built in Jackson sustainer. One day...

 

[mr m]

I've been dancing on the drums for over 50 years! Yeah, I sold my soul to rock n roll at an early age. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

My current set is circa 1985. It's a 5 piece Pearl maple kit, chrome snare and 9 Zildjian cymbals and one sweet, vibrant hand hammered 18" gong from Woodstock Chimes. 3 cymbals are from my original set way, way back in the sixties.

No more gigging but I play almost daily for my head. Since I met my wife at band practice she knew the house would be rockin' so I have no problems jamming anytime I want. Life is good!

 

[Altster]

I've got a 4-string long scale G&L L1000 electric passive-bass-boost bass solid body (red) guitar, a Fender accoustic Bass guitar (with built-in pre-amp and digital tuning) and a Takamine 6-string accoustic (amplified) guitar. I haven't had anything out of the case for over a year. The last bit of playing I did was when I was taking some lessons from Mellencamp's bass guitarist - Jon E. Gee (he has a music school in Carmel, Indiana.) Even though I had played bass back when I was younger (still do from time-to-time) I had wanted to get some lessons to get me kick-started again.

I think I got the bug from my father. Back before he married my mother he was part of an Hawaiian 4-piece band. He played steel guitar and eventually ended up with a very nice Gibson Pedal-Steel guitar. I'd love to still have that guitar as I know it was in pristine condition when it left the family. My older brother also played guitar but since he lived out of state I didn't see him much after my dad passed away and lost touch. Darn

I've played all types of music - bluegrass, country, country-rock, rock, rock & roll and some progressive rock.

 

[RCD_Technology_Solutions]

Bass, Keyboards and Vocals...WWW.rushhr.com Rush tribute band

 

[Calx]

Piano, started learning as an adult, still have a lesson a week. Some well earned Me time.

Started the Uke this year, but struggling with my strumming.

Drums limited to Lego rockband!

 

[brandonkick]

Bass....

Been playing on and off for around 6 years now or so. I have a metallic blue 4 string Fender Squire Jazz base.
Sounds and plays really well for what it is. I have a natural finish 4 string Yamaha bass and a honeyburst 4 string
Music Man Ray 34 bass.

Did the "garage band" thing for almost 2 years, played a couple of smaller shows. Loved it like crazy, but it was so hard
to keep people together to play. We played mostly classic rock, but ventured into other things as well. Some punk, tiny bit
of harder rock, tiny bit of some newer "pop" type stuff, some funky stuff (not too funky... like RHCP type stuff) and so on.

It was one of the funnest things I've ever done. I still pick it up from time to time, mostly playing along with Rocksmith
on my computer. I like the fact that I can play with a real bass and a not a plastic one.

 

[Moltuae]

I'm so envious of you all. I'd love to be able to play something ... anything.

For someone with zero musical talent like myself, if I wanted to learn how to play an electric guitar say, what would be the best way to get started?

Bearing in mind that my only musical skill presently is that I can recognise music that I like to listen to, is it even possible for someone so musically inept to learn to play (well)?

 

[gikstar]

There were four of us boys in the house... high school age, the oldest took piano lessons on our home scroll player piano, the rest of us joined the band, one took up clarinet, another the trombone and I (knowing a good deal even at a young age) started off playing the trumpet but since they have so many trumpeters, I was offered the french horn (which the school owned) and didn't have to play for horn rental. So for me it was the french horn and also the baritone for marching band. We went to all the footballs games and never had to play a down, put on pads or strap on a helmet

 

[Altster]

I'm so envious of you all. I'd love to be able to play something ... anything.

For someone with zero musical talent like myself, if I wanted to learn how to play an electric guitar say, what would be the best way to get started?

Bearing in mind that my only musical skill presently is that I can recognise music that I like to listen to, is it even possible for someone so musically inept to learn to play (well)?

Sure it is. If you can find the right kind of person to help you learn. If you were in my part of the world I'd have no problem recommending someone to you who could get you started. I'd say to visit various music stores in your part of the world and speak with their teaching staff. You might get lucky to find someone who is passionate about teaching and willing to give you a go. And if you don't feel comfortable with someone, find someone else.

Everyone can play "their voice." And don't forget that it is your instrument.

 

[Calx]

I'm so envious of you all. I'd love to be able to play something ... anything.

For someone with zero musical talent like myself, if I wanted to learn how to play an electric guitar say, what would be the best way to get started?

Bearing in mind that my only musical skill presently is that I can recognise music that I like to listen to, is it even possible for someone so musically inept to learn to play (well)?

Every one was a beginner once... if you want to do it you will. Practise is the key!

 

[brandonkick]

I'm 100% self taught. I won't claim to be a pro but I can play
the thing. I can play songs with a group and have it sound pretty
well. The thing I do lack, is musical creativity. I'm not bad at covering
someone else's work but really struggle to improvise or come up with
my own stuff. I think that's more of an art than a skill, to some degree
you either have it or you don't.

As far as playing itself goes, just pick up a $200 ish bass, use youtube
videos and get a book or two. There are so many great videos on youtube
to really get you started. Once you have the basics, and can play some
basic songs, it's just a matter of putting in time and trying to get better.
Do exercises on the bass, practice for at least half an hour a day every
day, try to find a group to play with even if it's a "garage band" thing.

Same thing for guitar, pick one up cheaper and follow the advice above.
You might learn faster with a teacher, and maybe even end up better for
it, but you can totally learn on your own.

 

[mraikes]

There were four of us boys in the house... high school age, the oldest took piano lessons on our home scroll player piano, the rest of us joined the band, one took up clarinet, another the trombone and I (knowing a good deal even at a young age) started off playing the trumpet but since they have so many trumpeters, I was offered the french horn (which the school owned) and didn't have to play for horn rental. So for me it was the french horn and also the baritone for marching band. We went to all the footballs games and never had to play a down, put on pads or strap on a helmet

I also played the Baritone in high school band, and valve trombone in marching band. 35 years later I can still feel the cold of that trombone mouthpiece against my lips during frigid, late fall football halftimes. I was never very good at either instrument, but band itself was fun. I had some of my best friends there.

 

[katz]

I'm 100% self taught. I won't claim to be a pro but I can play
the thing. I can play songs with a group and have it sound pretty
well. The thing I do lack, is musical creativity. I'm not bad at covering
someone else's work but really struggle to improvise or come up with
my own stuff. I think that's more of an art than a skill, to some degree
you either have it or you don't.

brandonkick,

That is very well stated. And there's nothing wrong with being a "lick thief", lol. Remember, with the pros, they have all day/every day to work at honing their skill and coming up with new lines. I'm a lick thief and darn proud of it!

Buddy Emmons didn't think that was a bad thing necessary, so if it was good enough for "The Master", then it's surely good enough for me!