SN is full of halving so let’s try something different. I came to this hilarious meme and wonder whether you guys play any instrument and how good or bad are you? I can start myself, I did some piano classes but still suck at it.
53 sats \ 1 reply \ @astro_penguin 20 Apr
I played drums for a very short while years ago due to being in a band with some friends. Since then I make noises in the vague outline of a song on both the guitar and keyboard!
I'm not great at either instrument, but I can play basic songs and even improvise a little if my brain is in a creative mood.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
That’s wonderful.
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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @gnilma 20 Apr
I used to play clarinet in my highschool band. Worked my way from beginner to first clarinet through the 5 years that I was there, because I actually spent time practicing. I also picked up tenor sax as my second instrument for the band in my 3rd year because we were lacking tenor sax players. I stopped playing when I finished high school, but would pick up my clarinet from time to time and play for my kids.
I also learned to strum chords and sing songs on the guitar on my own. Although, I'm quite bad at playing the guitar.
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31 sats \ 1 reply \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
So you are likely the first professional here who commented :)
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @gnilma 20 Apr
Far from reaching professional level. I wouldn't even say I was pretty good at the clarinet, more like a barely minimum competent high school level player. But being in the band was fun. I remember performing in school music concerts each year; going to other schools to play in band meets; playing Christmas music in the school foyer while half the school surrounded the band and sang along; and most fun of all, traveling to different cities with the band to join and play in band meets / festivals.
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31 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 20 Apr
I have been a shitty guitar player for around 40 years now.
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27 sats \ 1 reply \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
But I guess you still enjoy playing after all those years, or?
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 20 Apr
Yes I do. It's relaxing and there's still a thrill in learning a new song. It's like magic.
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26 sats \ 5 replies \ @DesertDave 20 Apr
I'm a pro whistler. I am musical bit I have never applied myself to any instruments. I want to be good at it now. I am so impatient.
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11 sats \ 1 reply \ @watchmancbiz 26 Apr
You should try the harmonica
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 26 Apr
I okay a little harmonica in our plant medicine ceremonies sometimes. I don't know what I am doing but I have fun.
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @watchmancbiz 26 Apr
I'm not very talented at that 😅
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11 sats \ 1 reply \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
Pro whistler 🤣 but I got you, I see it now on my kids, we would like them to play whatever they choose but they are so impatient, but we don’t want to push them too hard either.
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 20 Apr
My daughter is super talented and has taken piano her whole life. I love vicariously through her. I'm so proud.
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26 sats \ 2 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 20 Apr
I haven't played either in years but I used to play piano and guitar. Nowadays I mostly just focus on vocals.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
Like professionally? Do you sing in a band or a choir?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 20 Apr
Nah. More in like the car/shower... I've stepped on stage once for karaoke. But I don't do it professionally at all.
Although I did always think perhaps if I could get used to those stage nerves, maybe I could front man a band. But I haven't really pursued that
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26 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 20 Apr
Guitar, piano, and a bit of drums.
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26 sats \ 1 reply \ @jakoyoh629 20 Apr
I picked up the guitar and still strum a few chords now and then, but I wouldn't call myself a guitarist.
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
Nice. I like the guitar music and I’m planning to learn it when my kids eventually move out. Hope at least one of them can learn it too. Let’s see.
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26 sats \ 2 replies \ @nym 20 Apr
I've been learning the piano for the last year. It has woken up another part of my brain I've rarely or never used before. I used the Simply Piano app to learn. I've tried learning through sheet music, but it was too frustrating.
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6 sats \ 1 reply \ @oliverweiss OP 20 Apr
I can give the app a try, too! Thanks for the suggestion.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nym 20 Apr
One of my favorite aspects of the app, is that it may have 3-7 different versions of the same song that you can play at different difficulty levels.
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15 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 20 Apr
bass
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jer 24 Apr
I’ve played guitar and keys for about 40 years. I do a lot of sampling and Ableton live-looping. Dabble in brass.
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 21 Apr
I played the alto sax when l was younger.
Now that l am starting to have a bit more time, l want to get a saprano saxophone.
I think they sound beautiful, and l believe it is the same keys as the also sax.
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 20 Apr
Ukulele. Lots of fun.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @watchmancbiz 26 Apr
I come from a very musical family. My dad is awesome at the guitar and singing! He has always in a band, and my sisters are very talented as well. I grew up playing the drums, singing as well as the keyboard/piano.
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