Anyone play an instrument? - Page 3

**GK Punk** · 07-26-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterMorning

I have an electric guitar, a fender. I've never picked up an instrument in my life, but it was a gift from my brother for xmas a few years ago. I took a class but that didn't go so well.

And just last week my boyfriend bought me a pink violin because I've always wanted to play, ever since I was very little. Now I have two instruments to learn...no pressure, right? ; ^ ;

Maybe just work on training your ears while focusing on one instrument, maybe the second will be easier once you can recognize all the notes.

saiyan_monkey · 07-26-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

Haha. I wasn't being serious.

Dont worry I wasnt.

**GK Punk** · 08-04-2009, 10:43 PM

So as I stated earlier, I have some minor nerve damage in my left hand. Does anyone have any good hand exercises for the guitar that they know of and can recommend for speed and strength?

*Andrew NDB* · 08-04-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Does anyone have any good hand exercises

Absolutely.

*XERO* · 08-04-2009, 10:59 PM

Too easy...

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-05-2009, 12:10 AM

Lawl.

I've been playing piano since 2000. I rock on a digital Yamaha weighted keyboard, Roland-D50 (think Enya), and an original DX7 II-FD Yamaha synth. Basically, I can re-create any generic sound of the 80's you can imagine.

Was actually trying to learn Earth Song and the theme to the X-Men cartoon last week.

**GK Punk** · 08-05-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Absolutely.

I guess now we know a lot about your love life. Left handed eh?

*XERO* · 08-05-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Lawl.

I've been playing piano since 2000. I rock on a digital Yamaha weighted keyboard, Roland-D50 (think Enya), and an original DX7 II-FD Yamaha synth. Basically, I can re-create any generic sound of the 80's you can imagine.

Was actually trying to learn Earth Song and the theme to the X-Men cartoon last week.

I actually just started playing my keyboard again last week after over a year.

Just found out that I'm still able to play Dire, Dire, Docks from Mario 64.

**GK Punk** · 08-05-2009, 12:22 AM

I figured out Kraid's theme from Metroid the other day on guitar. That's incredibly fun to play.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-05-2009, 12:33 AM

I love the bass line on a grand piano. "Duh na na Duh na na Duh na na Duh na na..."

**GK Punk** · 08-05-2009, 12:38 AM

On a guitar, the bass line is pretty high. It sounds close to the NES game actually. (At least the way I play it anyway. I'm sure there's tons of ways to do it haha.)

Also something that would probably only mean anything to Just Ai, but I figured out a majority of the rythm guitar lines to "Don't say lazy" from K-On.

*XERO* · 08-05-2009, 12:52 AM

Hey, GK, can you play the bass for the intro to Super Metroid, when Samus starts narrating?

Hell, can ANYBODY play that?

**GK Punk** · 08-05-2009, 12:55 AM

If I tried to maybe, but I can't remember what it sounds like off of the top of my head. That is seemingly the only piece of music from Metroid I can't recall.

*Buslady* · 08-05-2009, 01:06 AM

in middle and high school:

trombone, cornet,trumpet, tuba,trombone,french horn,baritone

Arcade Joe · 08-06-2009, 06:25 PM

I play guitar too..On and off unfortunately. But I try to play whenever I can.

I own an acoustic Takamini
A stripped down basic Gibson SG guitar
PRS SE Mike Mushok Baritone guitar...(Mike Mushok is the guitarist of Staind for those who don't know)
A 5 string Ibanez bass guitar..

I also have pro tools to record, but I want to get Cubase 5!!!!

saiyan_monkey · 08-08-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcade Joe

I also have pro tools to record, but I want to get Cubase 5!!!!

Is that similar to pro tools? I've always wanted to get someting to record with. I find good riffs now and then but by the next day I cant remember them

Arcade Joe · 08-10-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by saiyan Monkey

Is that similar to pro tools? I've always wanted to get someting to record with. I find good riffs now and then but by the next day I cant remember them

Yes, it's just another DAW like Pro Tools. I want Cubase 5 because it's more PC friendly..It can run on 64 bit Vista, which is a big bonus in my book, but it's pricey...$500

thebrownranger · 08-10-2009, 05:13 PM

I've been playing guitar for a long time now and have been loving it ever since. I know how to play a little bit of bass and drums too and plus I sing.
My gear:
1994 Paul Reed Smith Standard 24
2002 Paul Reed Smith Tremonti SE
Taylor 214ce acoustic
Ibanez Artwood acoustic
and an old Yamaha FG 420 acoustic
Amps:
Marshall MG100HDFX half stack
Yamaha G100-212 III (GIII Series)
Yamaha JX Series 35

A bunch of pics of me playing here:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...11126&page=155
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...11126&page=159

Zog the Equalizer · 08-10-2009, 08:21 PM

I play the guitar, but not very well. I know enough to write poppy sounding punk cord structures but that's the extent of what I know. Actual well written melodies are still beyond me.

I have a crappy first act acoustic, my classical (Which I love), and a Fender Stratocaster that I really really love. Enough that I named it

08-04-2009, 10:59 PM	#45
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Too easy... __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

08-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#46
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Lawl. I've been playing piano since 2000. I rock on a digital Yamaha weighted keyboard, Roland-D50 (think Enya), and an original DX7 II-FD Yamaha synth. Basically, I can re-create any generic sound of the 80's you can imagine. Was actually trying to learn Earth Song and the theme to the X-Men cartoon last week. __________________

08-05-2009, 12:33 AM	#50
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I love the bass line on a grand piano. "Duh na na Duh na na Duh na na Duh na na..." __________________

08-05-2009, 12:52 AM	#52
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Hey, GK, can you play the bass for the intro to Super Metroid, when Samus starts narrating? Hell, can ANYBODY play that? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

08-05-2009, 01:06 AM	#54
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	in middle and high school: trombone, cornet,trumpet, tuba,trombone,french horn,baritone __________________

08-04-2009, 10:43 PM	#43
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	So as I stated earlier, I have some minor nerve damage in my left hand. Does anyone have any good hand exercises for the guitar that they know of and can recommend for speed and strength?

08-05-2009, 12:22 AM	#49
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I figured out Kraid's theme from Metroid the other day on guitar. That's incredibly fun to play.

08-05-2009, 12:38 AM	#51
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	On a guitar, the bass line is pretty high. It sounds close to the NES game actually. (At least the way I play it anyway. I'm sure there's tons of ways to do it haha.) Also something that would probably only mean anything to Just Ai, but I figured out a majority of the rythm guitar lines to "Don't say lazy" from K-On.

08-05-2009, 12:55 AM	#53
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	If I tried to maybe, but I can't remember what it sounds like off of the top of my head. That is seemingly the only piece of music from Metroid I can't recall.

08-06-2009, 06:25 PM	#55
Arcade Joe Thug Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South of Chicago, IL Posts: 94	instruments.. I play guitar too..On and off unfortunately. But I try to play whenever I can. I own an acoustic Takamini A stripped down basic Gibson SG guitar PRS SE Mike Mushok Baritone guitar...(Mike Mushok is the guitarist of Staind for those who don't know) A 5 string Ibanez bass guitar.. I also have pro tools to record, but I want to get Cubase 5!!!! __________________

08-10-2009, 05:13 PM	#58
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	I've been playing guitar for a long time now and have been loving it ever since. I know how to play a little bit of bass and drums too and plus I sing. My gear: 1994 Paul Reed Smith Standard 24 2002 Paul Reed Smith Tremonti SE Taylor 214ce acoustic Ibanez Artwood acoustic and an old Yamaha FG 420 acoustic Amps: Marshall MG100HDFX half stack Yamaha G100-212 III (GIII Series) Yamaha JX Series 35 A bunch of pics of me playing here: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...11126&page=155 http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...11126&page=159 __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

08-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#59
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I play the guitar, but not very well. I know enough to write poppy sounding punk cord structures but that's the extent of what I know. Actual well written melodies are still beyond me. I have a crappy first act acoustic, my classical (Which I love), and a Fender Stratocaster that I really really love. Enough that I named it __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"