How Many Musicians Do We Have Here???...

[Peter Frank]

Just curious...

[Saphire]

1. I play guitar..but not professional

[XNASA]

2. I'll wager a guess.

I'd say at least 100.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=256

[trackfan]

3. Me

[pdx_prog]

4. I play bass and guitar...

Ran sound for a lot of years.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. I recently restarted the cello after 27 years

I stink, but I'm having fun, and that's what matters!

[no name no slogan]

6. Lots of musos here

In fact, there's a whole Musicians Forum that's just packed with them.

Myself: mainly guitar and voice, but I also play keys, sax, bass, viola, harmonica and do drum sequencing and synth programming. I've played semi-pro for the last 20 years or so in a variety of bands in a variety of styles (everything from country to jazz to classical to flamenco).

[ComerPerro]

7. I can play eight instruments, but I'm hardly a "musician"

I'm not very good at any of them.

And many of them are similar instruments, with only slight differences.

Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Uke, Harmonica, Piano, Clarinet, etc...

And then I guess there are always things everyone can play but not many people interact with, like recorders and xylophones.


Like I said, though, I wouldn't consider myself to be "good" on any of those instruments. I get by.

And I can't drum at all.

[DanCa]

10. If you enjoy it it's all that counts.

I still can't read music but I keep practicing, I play by ear mostly. I wouldn't consider myself good at all, but i do enjoy it.

[ComerPerro]

11. About reading music: What instrument do you play

I might be able to offer some instrument-specific advice.

[DanCa]

14. Harmonica

But somehow between readding notes and beat counting mixed in with the actual playing looses something in the mix. I know how to "do" everything one at a time but mixing them is trying. It could be because of my hand tremors.

[In_The_Wind]

8. WCGreen is a musician.

[WCGreen]

40. I was in a band back in the 80's....

I made enough money to pay for all my instruments and declare an income on my Taxes...

[In_The_Wind]

44. I'm looking forward to hearing you play!

[WCGreen]

46. One of these days...

[DanCa]

9. Harpist in trainning

I got my marine band . and the hohner special. I just gotta thank my old man for getting it for me. It really improves my mood when I am playing when my legs lock out.
Btw I am thinking of getting an electric harp and amp and mic. If anyone has some cheap reccomendations please let me know. Thanks Danny.

[johnnie]

12. I've been faking it for years

I make it look like I play a lot of different instruments and I make it look like i know what I'm doing. I guess some would call me a musician but I consider myself a song and dance man.

[bertha katzenengel]

13. greetings

:hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

15. I've played the flute for 50 years...

I don't have the discipline required anymore for the classical, read-the-music stuff, but I really, really, really like to jam.

[Gato Moteado]

16. i'm a banger...

but i can play a little fingerstyle too.

i want to play like django, but with only one lifetime, i don't think i'll get there.

[eyepaddle]

26. Self delete.

D'oh. responded to the wrong spot. Duh

[MissMillie]

17. I can play clarinet

and I'm a pretty decent singer.

[MN ChimpH8R]

18. Bass guitar and keyboards here

Had some classical organ training years ago, self taught bass guitarist and really horrid bar band rhythm guitar. Also sing backing vocals.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. I'm one...

:nopity:

[Peter Frank]

50. Has This Ever Happened to You???...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

52. No, thank goodness; but

occasionally someone will stand too close to me when I'm playing for a party, and my bow will give them a goose... :blush:

[chaska]

20. Beaverhausen plays guitar, piano and sings. CD below.

She's awesome.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnsonl

[chaska]

21. Chaska plays guitar...

rather darn well, actually.

[enigmatic]

22. played in bands for a long time

everything from hardcore punk to alt-country. I played guitar, bass, dulcimer, sang, and wrote a chunk of the songs..

[xmas74]

23. Used to play the trumpet for many years

and was all-state for two years for jazz back in high school. I would still play but my trumpet was stolen and pawned by someone about 8 years ago.
I'm pricing out used ones now and plan to teach my daughter soon.

[alarcojon]

24. Classical guitarist for 21 years

I've had a few paying gigs, but mostly do it for the beauty of the music.

I can play some congas and some keyboard also.

[AllegroRondo]

25. I give woodwind lessons to kids

Its fun!

Played woodwinds for years, majored in bassoon.

[lizziegrace]

29. Bassoon??

I didn't think anyone else really played that besides me! I got my college tuition paid for two years on a scholarship playing bassoon. Never owned my own instrument though - too expensive.

Nice to meet'cha!

[AllegroRondo]

66. Yup, Bassoon.

Payed for my college too. Well, part of it anyway.

I was at least able to buy my own instrument, a Kohlert from around the 1920s. The bell says "made in Bohemia". It doesnt have a hi C or D key, as they werent invented yet.
I was able to refinish it, and had the keys re-done a couple years ago. Beautiful instrument, with an upper register that just sings.

[lizziegrace]

69. Sounds wonderful!

I wish that music stores would rent them. I'd have done that years ago. I finally broke down and sold all my reed-making tools and blanks to a beginning college student. Really hard to do!

Maybe someday if I have a few dollars, I'll try and find one.

Of course I always wanted a Puchner or a Heckel (forgive the spelling, it really HAS been years since I've played)

LG

[AllegroRondo]

71. Many music stores do rent them

just not the really nice ones. You would have to settle for a beginner model.

Heckels are amazing, yes, and still the standard for a great instrument.
But have you checked out Fox lately? They are an American company, and their new 601 is on par with the best stuff from Germany.

[lizziegrace]

73. I played a Fox in college

Liked it alot. College instruments are barely used... Hated playing contra. Had to borrow the one the city's symphony had. Like carting around your own coffin!

I'll call around and see what's available to rent.

Thanks!

[eyepaddle]

27. Guitar, a little banjo, some throat singing

and I'll occasionally fart around with a bagpipe chanter. Never tried the bag and drone pipes though.

[lizziegrace]

28. Went to college on a music scholarship

gave it up to marry a musician and one of us had to earn a living. The musician's gone now and I miss music terribly. I played double reeds.

I tried guitar but it's too abstract for me. An "A" can be here, here, or here...

[ghostsofgiants]

30. I play bass and I am learning guitar (well I was when I had access to one)

[Karenina]

31. Real musicians are rare.

But EVERYONE should play something! It's healthy.

[Impossible Princess]

45. amen to that!

[Rob H.]

32. I've been known to play guitar, but not very well

It's a shame too, because it's a really nice-sounding guitar when I can get my fingers to do what I tell 'em to do. I'm also making a lap steel with my dad as time (and money) permits. So far the body is cut out and that's about it.

I may not be good, but enthusiasm has to count for something, doesn't it? ;)

[driver8]

36. Rob, I'm right there with you! My enthusiasm seems to be much

stronger than my playing!

[Orsino]

33. I play AT the guitar and bass. Poorly. n/t

[Ladyhawk]

34. I consider myself a musician.

I'm rehabbing my voice, currently.

LH

[blackcatpgh]

35. one here

been playing guitar for about 23 years; been in bands since i was 15.

[RetroLounge]

37. I used to mess around with guitars a bit...

RL

[Rob H.]

38. YOU, sir, have excellent taste in guitars

I have a Ric 360 myself, but mine's Fireglo. I really need to practice more, though--it's probably been a couple of months since I've even had it out of its case. :blush:

[RetroLounge]

39. Unfortunately I sold it years ago.

Loved that guitar!

Here's some of the others I've owned...



RL

[Az]

41. Guitar and Drums

Though more guitar than drum. And if you know the guitarist that sold his soul to the devil then you know my real name. :evilgrin:

[sakabatou]

42. Trumpet, piano

[Impossible Princess]

43. piano, voice, music technology

composing, arranging..etc. music major

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Welcome to DU!

Any compositions for string quartet or piano quartet? I'm always interested in new music... :hi:

[Metta]

47. Blues, folk music -- all sorts, on the guitar.

Yum.

[Floogeldy]

48. 20 years, professionally.

I'm still the only guy I've ever heard play "Purple Haze" note for note. Except, of course, for Jimi.

;)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

49. My B.A. is in music

but I suck at it.

[Az]

51. My SO has degrees in Music and Biology

She really knows how to tunafish. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ZombieNixon]

53. I play guitar, viola and sing.

Just sayin'...

[Broken_Hero]

55. I play the guitar...

and piano, but i'm the best with the...Clairinet...I started in the 6th grade, and played through middle school, high school, and into college...my claim to fame to that, was honor band at state, in Alaska...in 1994...:)

[enigmatic]

56. For the musicians here:

As alot know, I have an overnight show on my station that plays everything, and I've played a number of fellow DUers' bands in the past on the show. If you have anything you to have played on the show/station, I'll be more thasn glad to put it on; just pm me and we'll get the ball rolling..

[tigereye]

57. was in punk and post-punk type bands for years

played drums, guitar, keys and bass. Sang a bit. Had classical piano training and choral training. Also played church organ.

Now taking drum lessons.

[DainBramaged]

58. I play the radio, does that count?

[Scoots]

59. Guitar and Bass Trombone for over a decade each.

[Wapsie B]

60. Clarinet, Voice.

Haven't played or sung in years. A dream of mine is to take professional voice lessons and find a singing gig.

[Peter Frank]

61. You Won't Get Singing Gig by Taking Voice Lessons Alone...

That's a good start, but you need stage time in order to get the kind of experience it takes to handle a gig.

Go to open mic's & (dare I say it) -- commit karaoke from time to time ;)

[Kire]

62. I can play music.

but I'm not a "musician"

[Peter Frank]

63. Anyone Who Plays Music is a Musician...

I'm lucky enough to play professionaly & teach (I come from a naturally musical family). The first thing I teach students is to enjoy what you're doing (while introducing the necessary theory through the back door).

Enjoyment is king!

[wildhorses]

64. piano...used to anyway

[KitchenWitch]

65. I used to sing

Have bad lungs now, so singing is difficult now.

[B3Nut]

67. B-3 organ, bass, and guitar here...

as well as a little mandolin and enough drums to get into trouble. :)

Todd in Beerbratistan, multi-instrumentormentalist ;)

[Dinger]

68. Piano

I wanted to be a concert pianist at one time. Couldn't take the pressure of performance.
Still love to play - Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven

[Taverner]

70. I play guitar

I have a Fender Strat and a Ibanez 12-String. Trying to learn the Pedal Steel too...

[HughBeaumont]

72. Right here.

Learning how to solo on Guitar. I can play trumpet, flute (a little), Bass, rhythm guitar, minimal keyboards and dumbek. Primarily, I've composed at least nine songs on my PC and have at least five more in mind.