| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/22/2009 12:59:31 AM | | Tell me what unusual musical instrument you play? How did you originally learn or find out about it? How did you learn to play the instrument? Did you have a hard time finding a music instructor to learn the instrument? Do you normally play in a band or play solo? Are you able to sing with your instrument and if not why? How often do you practice your instrument and for how much time? Are you looking to start a band? How long have you been playing your instrument? Can you read music? When was this instrument first invented (not how old is the age of the instrument you own)? | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/22/2009 1:52:13 AM | | I used to have a very strong loud perfect whistle for any tune. I could go pretty low and very high. I suffered paralysis and it took years to make any sound but I worked at it every day. I still don't have the toot that I used to, but my job often gives me lots of practice time and maybe I will get it back. I never found anyone to show me how, so I think it's a matter of dedication and love for the instrument that keeps you playing and improving. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/23/2009 11:30:03 PM | Are you referring to the little finger cymbals used in Asia Minor? I count that as an instument. Zils or Zills I believe mean "small" or "little".
Ever heard of a zil kemenche? I play this instrument however I am more accustomed to playing the Pontian lyra, which is my instrument (and is also from Asia Minor). See: www.pontosworld.com for more information.
By the way raiderfan18, I am a vegetarian too, love Middle Eastern music and Indian cuisine too. I recommend also Greek, Lebanese and Iranian cuisine to you. All are very flavorful with lots of vegetarian possibilities. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/24/2009 4:41:53 AM | I live in Jacksonville Florida....our cuisine here is fast food and bar b que.....we have a few international places...and its' getting better...but it's taking a long long time to get there.
and i'm not the best cook...tried to learn paneer butter masala...tried it twice and failed...it's my favorite dish but i have to just go to the restaurant to get it.
yeah i play a little zils when i dance...it's not the easiest thing in world to dance and play them...of course now we're learning tunisian dance with pots on our head...omg...far worse...i got the dancing down, it's the pot on the head that is difficult....i have a lot of practicing to do with that | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/24/2009 1:05:43 PM | | I play Mandola although not very often. I heard an album by Peter Rowan where he played one and so I got one. the funny thing is I just walked into the music store and said I was looking and the owner said a little old lady brought one to the store the day before. Now that was freaky. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/25/2009 5:31:52 PM | | I've turned me Dean strat copy cat into a fretless guitar . I first heard about the fretless guitar from a Turkish musician Erkan Ogur worth a listen. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/27/2009 7:22:40 PM | Interesting stuff you make mention of zombywolf in terms of Erkan Ogur. His playing technique is like mine in terms of the "hammer ons" or "trills" he employs playing his saz. I also saw him playing fretless guitar. Thank you for this great music recommendation. I must admit I admire the music of Asia Minor the most! By the way, I listen to death metal too!
Thanks comic_book. If you like water cups check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGssPoxzPY | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/27/2009 8:34:07 PM | no water cups on the link dude.
long_hair, heres a link bro check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIWjEB5rpfo&feature=PlayList&p=C038D42E442FD18F&index=0&playnext=1 | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/28/2009 7:42:51 AM | It took me quite a bit of effort to play the mandolin. It used to put such a strain on my hands due to it's tiny frets. However, a very satisfying instrument to listen to and to look at.
I also play lap steel guitar. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/30/2009 1:14:57 AM | When I was a youngster the competition to get into symphonic band was pretty steep. To increase my chances of successfully being chosen, I switched from trumpet to French horn.
I made the cut, but then I was stuck playing French horn for the next two years. It's a pretty weird instrument, especially since I think in B flat and its a F instrument. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 4/30/2009 1:41:07 PM | I make up imaginary bands does that count.
Currently it's "Shots" a two guitar, bass, drum group specialising in short blasts of punk rock, pop and rock n'roll with an average length of 30 seconds. Influences: the Shags; the Rolling Stones; the Damned; and Guided by Voices.
They only release singles | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 5/5/2009 6:05:22 PM | Rogue Saint: I love the hurdy gurdy! I love the melody, buzzing, drone sound it makes! My instrument has melody and drone but no buzzing!  Trills yes but no buzzing. That's awesome you play oud too and harp. I love the lyre too. How did you go about learning these instruments?
rcer: Ocarina. I've seen these before. They have an insteresting look and shape. Are they played solo or in bands? In what music genre(s) do they usually fit into when played? How were you first introduced to this instrument?
Mrcus: Sounds like you dig music then like A.C. or Pimp Daddy and the Crackheads. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 5/5/2009 10:23:00 PM | When I was in 2nd grade my teacher was also our music director at the 2-room school I attended. She played piano and we said musty old war songs from WWII or dusty western tunes like 'Streets of Laredo'. ...so the musical variety had depth like a petri dish, but hey, it was 2nd grade.
Strangely enough, we had a "band" that was an extra-curricular activity. Our "instruments" were all percussion noisemakers and weird dohickeys that belonged in a Dr. Seuss book. Maracas, triangles, tambourines, musical spoons, clackers, wooden blocks with sticks, just the sticks, and a pair of those cheap tiny cymbals like a wind-up monkey uses. That's what we had.
We played back-up percussion to 1950's popular instrumentals, the kind that Henri Mancini used to write, like Baby Elephant Walk. Imagine that with the cacophony of 20 kids bashing anything in arm's reach.
That was our band. Did anyone else EVER participate in such an activity? Was this NORMAL, or was my 2nd grade music instructor simply missing a few strings of her zhither? Yeah, she played that, too....OMG....
...sorry for the double post....I just saw this thread....wet noodle lash for not searching.. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 5/6/2009 4:33:33 PM | | The hurdy-gurdy is a great instrument for those foggy and rainy days. The sound, or more specifically, the drone, reminds me of bagpipes. I took up the oud when a friend of mine aquired a very old one and came to me to restore it to playing condition. The more I worked with it the more enthralled I became by its sound. I finally found someone who could show me basic chords and the rest I just picked up on my own. Occasionally I use in onstage at an acoustic show just for grins and giggles. The hurdy-gurdy has that appealing sound, so I bought a kit and assembled one. Realizing its limitations I set out to redesign and build another with 5 strings instead of 3, and real wood instead of plywood. A most unusual rendition of the Seal tune, 'Kissed by a Rose' is possible and sounds perhaps somewhat uncalled for, but I like it. The harp is just something that my Irish ancestry demanded. I just take them up for the challenge of it all - something new to bring to a stage or the recording studio. But hey - I'm just thrilled that someone actually knew what a hurdy-gurdy was! Thanks! | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 5/10/2009 1:46:12 AM | Sure, I know about the hurdy-gurdy. It was an instrument played in the church during medieval times. If I remember correctly, with time it lost popularity, however still in places like Russia and central Europe it is still played occasionally. I like how you describe the hurdy-gurdy and it's sound. I would agree. I'd like to hear your 5 string hurdy-gurdy. I like how one turns a winding knob constantly on the instrument; it's like a jukebox, wind-up toy or a music box! You know I'd love to play my instrument along with a hurdy-gurdy; it would be dreamy but perhaps overwhelming! Kind of like cake that has too much fudge, just too rich together maybe. Like musical gluttony! I like that Seal tune "Kissed By A Rose". So where do you perform when you play live? I often play at peoples houses. | |
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| Do you play any unusual musical instruments?
Posted: 5/10/2009 4:04:17 PM | And of course I forgot to answer the rest of the questions XD
I learned that there was such thing as an electric cello when I saw a local band with one; I nearly fell over right then and there! I was taught in middle school how to play, and took private lessons before I moved up to PA. I don't sing when I play, I let the strings do that for me...to add my voice would kill everything =P It would be awesome to be in a band, but not too many people I know want something as awesome as an electric cello rocking out behind them hehe. I can read music, only bass clef though =\ And I couldn't even begin to tell you when this instrument was invented, but I can tell you that they're sexy as hell XD | |
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