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Thinking of picking up a 2nd instrument.

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Jizz
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Australia224 Posts
October 07 2008 11:21 GMT
#1
I've been playing the Double bass for i think 3 years now. In a few years i think i'd like to pick up another instrument. I was thinking about which one i would pick, i've narrowed it down to 2 possible choices; Cello or Trombone. Though i am open to other suggestions.

And of course, when faced with a potentially life-changing decision, i ask the collective genious that is Teamliquid.net

I made this account before i knew what the name meant. I just thought it sounded coooool
SnowFantasy
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
4173 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-07 11:24:51
October 07 2008 11:24 GMT
#2
I once had a substitute teacher that was an amazing harmonica player.

Yeah, it was awesome.

If you don't want to do that, out of your two choices definitely go for Trombone because there is the "IM A TROMBONER LOLOL!!!1" joke.
yubee
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States3826 Posts
October 07 2008 11:27 GMT
#3
i think the cello is a very nice sounding instrument
Jizz
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Australia224 Posts
October 07 2008 11:35 GMT
#4
On October 07 2008 20:24 SnowFantasy wrote:
I once had a substitute teacher that was an amazing harmonica player.

Yeah, it was awesome.

If you don't want to do that, out of your two choices definitely go for Trombone because there is the "IM A TROMBONER LOLOL!!!1" joke.


Thats true, i can also call the cello a Chelly. But i can also put a boxing glove on the end of the trombone for the lols.

now you see my problem
I made this account before i knew what the name meant. I just thought it sounded coooool
kefkalives
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Australia1272 Posts
October 07 2008 12:15 GMT
#5
Learn the blues, become a sick harp player.
prOxi.bOn ; \\ What makes most people feel happy/Leads us headlong into harm.
Dark.Carnival
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
United States5095 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-07 12:17:17
October 07 2008 12:16 GMT
#6
I say cello because one of my favorite bands is Apocalyptica, whom use cellos. I don't like the sound of trombones or trumpets... which is funny because I used to play the trumpet, though I attribute that dislike to a crazy ass music teacher who threw stuff...

although if you'd be willing, violin. i really want to learn it one day, my favorite instrument by far.
@QxGDarkCell ._.
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25980 Posts
October 07 2008 12:17 GMT
#7
cello between those two
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Jizz
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Australia224 Posts
October 07 2008 12:21 GMT
#8
I would play Violin but i can't read treble clef. Though it would be good to learn how to.
I made this account before i knew what the name meant. I just thought it sounded coooool
REDBLUEGREEN
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Germany1903 Posts
October 07 2008 12:22 GMT
#9
trombone and go start a ska band!
Chromyne
Profile Joined January 2008
Canada561 Posts
October 07 2008 12:47 GMT
#10
I love the sound of the Cello, though Trombone is a brass Instrument, which I love. I would go with the Cello, also because the Trombone is a wind instrument, which will strain you voice if you like to sing =(
Soli Deo gloria.
FR4CT4L
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Australia697 Posts
October 07 2008 13:05 GMT
#11
Theremin! I love those things.
Veni, vidi, vici!
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10828 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-07 13:14:52
October 07 2008 13:13 GMT
#12
i'd pick cello out of those two, but i'd highly recommend piano or the drums. (i played piano for 6 years and drums for 7)

piano is overall just useful in general, and when you become proficient at it, sight-reading music for other instruments is ridiculously easy.

drums are great for increasing your sense of rhythm as well as improving your coordination, since all 4 limbs are going at different times. plus hitting things with sticks is pretty fun
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Falcynn
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States3597 Posts
October 07 2008 13:30 GMT
#13
On October 07 2008 21:22 REDBLUEGREEN wrote:
trombone and go start a ska band!
This man knows what he's talking about.
writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
October 07 2008 13:44 GMT
#14
I play piano and it seems like it's enough for me. I personally think that piano is SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS and it's a TECHNOLOGICAL WONDER.

ahahaha maybe i'm not very open-minded
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il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
October 07 2008 13:48 GMT
#15
pick up a guitar or bass guitar, since you already know how, it should be easy and you can be in a band. also, learn to play jazz on your bass also.
JohnColtrane
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Australia4813 Posts
October 07 2008 14:25 GMT
#16
make sure its not a rusty trombone =/

maybe try trombone, double bass and cello have a fairly similar pitch range dont they? plus trombone is a windy and has a pretty cool timbre

why have you narrowed it down to trombone/cello?

on a side note, i am interested in purchasing a bass (electric) and i was wondering if anyone has any experience with fender jazz's before? ive heard from some sources that they are a decent bass model.
HEY MEYT
QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32051 Posts
October 07 2008 14:25 GMT
#17
Personally, if I was good at something, the second instrument I'd pick up wouldn't be a common one. I'd master the bongos or something funky.
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Falcynn
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States3597 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-07 14:33:25
October 07 2008 14:31 GMT
#18
On October 07 2008 23:25 JohnColtrane wrote:
make sure its not a rusty trombone =/

maybe try trombone, double bass and cello have a fairly similar pitch range dont they? plus trombone is a windy and has a pretty cool timbre

why have you narrowed it down to trombone/cello?

on a side note, i am interested in purchasing a bass (electric) and i was wondering if anyone has any experience with fender jazz's before? ive heard from some sources that they are a decent bass model.
Yeah, Fender Jazz's are usually a safe bet, if you want something fairly cheap though I'd recommend
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-70s-Jazz-Bass?sku=519639
Squier's usually get a bad rep, but imo these models are roughly equivalent to Mexican made Fenders. Of course you should probably go to your local music store and try out all the models yourself.
JohnColtrane
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Australia4813 Posts
October 07 2008 14:47 GMT
#19
ah sweet, thanks for the link, although i was leaning towards a fretless model because i love the sound of a fretless bass, any experience with those? also, is getting a 5 string bass a worthy investment? know any models that are fairly cheap and are of decent/good quality? thanks
HEY MEYT
Krohm
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Canada1857 Posts
October 07 2008 14:50 GMT
#20
I'd really commend going with a Piano, as some one else said they are vastly superior to all other instruments, to bad acoustic grand pianos are like as expensive as a car.

But yeah out of your two choices, I'd really go with a Trombone. Cello is similar to a bass as some one else said. You may just get bored with it.
Not bad for a cat toy.
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