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John Spiegel · **06-18-2013, 02:57 PM**

(06-18-2013, 02:55 PM)Tyonis Wrote: WE HAVE ENOUGH FLUTE PLAYERS TO FORM A QUARTET!

Old band joke: What's the five letter "f" word you should never say?

Though I totally want to pick up a tin whistle.

Cosette · **06-18-2013, 03:17 PM**

(06-18-2013, 02:55 PM)BadlandsJohn Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 02:49 PM)Cosette Wrote: I would probably be classified as a serious musician. My main instrument is piano and harpsichord. (And voice)

Secondary instruments are viola and flute.

I played around on guitar and really liked it but I have to put that on the back burner while I focus my energies on piano and harpsichord.
Major props! I want your superpower. /grovel "I'm not worthy!" The only other instrument (aside from guitar) I've played to any extent was an alto sax. I am totally not a serious musician, but I want to be, not professionally, but just able to jam either side of the spectrum (rock --- folk/ballads/whatnot). I got me a couple books of sheet music of various genres, as well as printed out more.

Don't worry. The key to being a serious musician isn't in how many instruments you play or even your current level. Being serious on an instrument is the willingness to practice and willingness to seek the knowledge on playing correctly. The key to success on instruments is having a good teacher so that bad technique does not hinder your future success on an instrument. Smile

Without a good foundation, advancing in music is impossible and causes later frustration.

And if anyone about has interests in composing their own music or developing the ability to play what you hear/write down on sheet music what you hear : Music Theory is the key to all of that. Perhaps surprising to some, music theory is what helps you play advanced music as well.

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Keep up the practice you all. I'll definitely want to arrange ffxiv music for different instruments. In today's world, people from different locations can record their part and then it can be put together. I find that fascinating.

John Spiegel · **06-18-2013, 03:21 PM**

(06-18-2013, 03:17 PM)Cosette Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 02:55 PM)BadlandsJohn Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 02:49 PM)Cosette Wrote: I would probably be classified as a serious musician. My main instrument is piano and harpsichord. (And voice)

Secondary instruments are viola and flute.

I played around on guitar and really liked it but I have to put that on the back burner while I focus my energies on piano and harpsichord.
Major props! I want your superpower. /grovel "I'm not worthy!" The only other instrument (aside from guitar) I've played to any extent was an alto sax. I am totally not a serious musician, but I want to be, not professionally, but just able to jam either side of the spectrum (rock --- folk/ballads/whatnot). I got me a couple books of sheet music of various genres, as well as printed out more.

Don't worry. The key to being a serious musician isn't in how many instruments you play or even your current level. Being serious on an instrument is the willingness to practice and willingness to seek the knowledge on playing correctly. The key to success on instruments is having a good teacher so that bad technique does not hinder your future success on an instrument. Without a good foundation, advancing in music is impossible and causes later frustration.

And if anyone about has interests in composing their own music or developing the ability to play what you hear/write down on sheet music what you hear : Music Theory is the key to all of that. Perhaps surprising to some, music theory is what helps you play advanced music as well.

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Keep up the practice you all. I'll definitely want to arrange ffxiv music for different instruments. In today's world, people from different locations can record their part and then it can be put together. I find that fascinating.

Thanks for the encouragement! Starting out, I watched a legendary blues harmonica player, Adam Gussow, on Youtube. He's made hundreds of videos "giving everything he's learned". So I did kinda have a teacher. I ain't too shabby, but it's always an uphill battle! I've "mastered" one jig so far. What I need to work on is reading notes and tempo stuff, unless I can find a recording of it!

Cosette · **06-18-2013, 03:24 PM**

(06-18-2013, 03:21 PM)BadlandsJohn Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 03:17 PM)Cosette Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 02:55 PM)BadlandsJohn Wrote:
(06-18-2013, 02:49 PM)Cosette Wrote: I would probably be classified as a serious musician. My main instrument is piano and harpsichord. (And voice)

Secondary instruments are viola and flute.

I played around on guitar and really liked it but I have to put that on the back burner while I focus my energies on piano and harpsichord.
Major props! I want your superpower. /grovel "I'm not worthy!" The only other instrument (aside from guitar) I've played to any extent was an alto sax. I am totally not a serious musician, but I want to be, not professionally, but just able to jam either side of the spectrum (rock --- folk/ballads/whatnot). I got me a couple books of sheet music of various genres, as well as printed out more.

Don't worry. The key to being a serious musician isn't in how many instruments you play or even your current level. Being serious on an instrument is the willingness to practice and willingness to seek the knowledge on playing correctly. The key to success on instruments is having a good teacher so that bad technique does not hinder your future success on an instrument. Without a good foundation, advancing in music is impossible and causes later frustration.

And if anyone about has interests in composing their own music or developing the ability to play what you hear/write down on sheet music what you hear : Music Theory is the key to all of that. Perhaps surprising to some, music theory is what helps you play advanced music as well.

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Keep up the practice you all. I'll definitely want to arrange ffxiv music for different instruments. In today's world, people from different locations can record their part and then it can be put together. I find that fascinating.
Thanks for the encouragement! Starting out, I watched a legendary blues harmonica player, Adam Gussow, on Youtube. He's made hundreds of videos "giving everything he's learned". So I did kinda have a teacher. I ain't too shabby, but it's always an uphill battle! I've "mastered" one jig so far. What I need to work on is reading notes and tempo stuff, unless I can find a recording of it!

This should make everything a whole lot easier! Click lessons tab at top. You can even get their phone app to practice music theory where ever you are waiting around at. Big Grin

http://www.musictheory.net/

Dogberry · **06-18-2013, 03:27 PM**

I play Guitar and mandolin. Much more mandolin than guitar lately, but I've been getting back into the blues lately, and it's encouraging me to start learning slide guitar.

I've also done some experimenting with a washtub bass. I'm going to have to build another one sometime soon.

John Spiegel · **06-18-2013, 03:29 PM**

I'll be sure to dedicate my first performance in Carnegie Hall to you.Â

Related:Â [youtube]BjFwcZQila8[/youtube]

Magellan · **06-18-2013, 03:32 PM**

I taught myself acoustic guitar, which basically means i hit a hurdle probably not jumpable without professional instruction.

Oh, and I play a mean slide-whistle. No joke

Cosette · **06-18-2013, 03:36 PM**

That video is amazing! I've gotta add his pieces to my (way too long list of files and files and files and...etc) music list! I would never discount that man's advice lol.

Keep me updated badlandsjohn! and let me know if that music theory site helps you out in your progress in the next couple weeks!! I really am interested how you get along. It's not everywhere you get to hear the harmonica.

John Spiegel · **06-18-2013, 03:40 PM**

(06-18-2013, 03:36 PM)Cosette Wrote: That video is amazing! I've gotta add his pieces to my (way too long list of files and files and files and...etc) music list! I would never discount that man's advice lol.

Keep me updated badlandsjohn! and let me know if that music theory site helps you out in your progress in the next couple weeks!! I really am interested how you get along. It's not everywhere you get to hear the harmonica.

If you dig into 30 seconds of the FFVII theme vid I posted, you can hear octave harmonicas.Â

The sound in this is also a harmonica, it is a specially tuned tremolo harmonica to play bagpipe.Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5J-wGpK6sw

Cosette · **06-18-2013, 03:44 PM**

(06-18-2013, 03:32 PM)Magellan Wrote: I taught myself acoustic guitar, which basically means i hit a hurdle probably not jumpable without professional instruction.

Oh, and I play a mean slide-whistle. No joke

I've gotta get off this thread (and site) or I'll never get breakfast/lunch.Â Another option is to take group guitar lessons for a semester or two that you can often find at university and sometimes at community colleges. The cost is often less when you divide it out over the 4 month semester and the social aspect is great to learn with others.

And! You can often find private instruction available through a college that once again is often less expensive.

ok I'm running away from this thread today. Big Grin

Still gotta postÂ my intro... and eat and work later.!

Folken · **06-18-2013, 03:58 PM**

As a kid I wanted to play music so terribly bad. But I was rather impoverished and so I didn't finally get to start really playing until my Jr. High years when I could borrow school instruments.

Saxophone is my one true passion. But since then I've picked up a collection of new and fun instruments. From piano to drums to guitar and bass. I always love picking up something new and fiddling with it.

I got into the music recording side when I was in high school and in college, but haven't really pursued a musical career. I love all kinds of music so I doubt I could settle on playing a specific style only. So I dabble and record songs that I'm motivated to make, from instrumental rock, to smooth jazz fusion.

It's all good to me. Music is my biggest passion in life.

(Edit: For those curious, I do have a few pieces of my work on the intertubes. Here's my soundcloud profile. https://soundcloud.com/theshawnzy )

taltale · **06-18-2013, 04:07 PM**

Adding..another flute player:3

Moonfire · **06-18-2013, 04:11 PM**

I recently bought a pan flute and have been messing around with it some. I do some circle drumming as well.

John Spiegel · **06-18-2013, 04:17 PM**

(06-18-2013, 04:11 PM)Moonfire Wrote: I recently bought a pan flute and have been messing around with it some. I do some circle drumming as well.

Rad! I'm no drummer but I've been meaning to get myself some bongos if I ever see 'em out. Simple percussion to go with my harmonica playing.

Caysen · **06-18-2013, 05:18 PM**

I play guitar a little, mostly acoustic. I've always liked music and I wish I was good enough to play professionally, but I'm really not, so it's just a hobby. Instead I went off and became an A/V tech and a DJ.

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