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Thinking of picking up a 2nd instrument.
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Jizz
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And of course, when faced with a potentially life-changing decision, i ask the collective genious that is Teamliquid.net | ||
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SnowFantasy
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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. | ||
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yubee
United States3826 Posts
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Jizz
Australia224 Posts
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 | ||
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kefkalives
Australia1272 Posts
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Dark.Carnival
United States5095 Posts
although if you'd be willing, violin. i really want to learn it one day, my favorite instrument by far. | ||
Chill
Calgary25980 Posts
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Jizz
Australia224 Posts
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REDBLUEGREEN
Germany1903 Posts
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Chromyne
Canada561 Posts
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FR4CT4L
Australia697 Posts
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LosingID8
CA10828 Posts
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
United States3597 Posts
On October 07 2008 21:22 REDBLUEGREEN wrote: This man knows what he's talking about.trombone and go start a ska band! | ||
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writer22816
United States5775 Posts
ahahaha maybe i'm not very open-minded | ||
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il0seonpurpose
Korea (South)5638 Posts
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
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. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32051 Posts
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Falcynn
United States3597 Posts
On October 07 2008 23:25 JohnColtrane wrote: Yeah, Fender Jazz's are usually a safe bet, if you want something fairly cheap though I'd recommend 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. 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. | ||
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
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Krohm
Canada1857 Posts
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. | ||
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
-You probably won't need to buy a piano as long as you are still going to school, which I'm assuming you are. That way, you can try it for free without wasting money on an instrument you don't know if you will like. -You don't need to be that good at piano to sound good and/or play popular music. -It's something you can just do for fun when you are sitting around a piano with your friends | ||
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Falcynn
United States3597 Posts
On October 07 2008 23:47 JohnColtrane wrote: 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 http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Fretless-Jazz-Bass?sku=519637 mostly the exact same model oh as for 5 strings, it depends on what you plan to do with it. In general most people I know who play 5ers usually get it so when they play anything in a dropped tuning, they can just play on the low B string without worrying about retuning. Also some people who like to solo a lot will get a 5 string with a high C instead of the low B for an extra higher range. I don't have much experience with them though, but in general I find you can play just about anything with a standard 4 string. If you really want to get into it this is a great forum http://www.talkbass.com/ a lot of really knowledgeable guys willing to help out with just about anything, and a couple of pros post there too (I think Beck's former bassist/NIN's current bassist has his own sub-forum there). | ||
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lesser_good
Canada698 Posts
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
On October 08 2008 01:30 lesser_good wrote: trombone because if u master one brass u master all uhh...then it makes the least sense to use trombone, its the only brass that doesnt use valves. In any case, the statement isn't correct. trumpet is a better choice though since it has valves and is cheaper than tuba or euphonium. and easier than french horn. a switch to a different brass instrument would be pretty easy. french horn is the coolest tho, imo. | ||
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Chromyne
Canada561 Posts
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Chef
10810 Posts
Don't get a trombone unless you want to get really good at giving blow jobs. In fact... Don't get any wind instrument unless it's a piccolo, you're 4 feet tall, and you plan on dancing in the shire. I can appreciate wind instruments but... I would never want to play one. | ||
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
I also suggest the clarinet cause it's the most awesome uncommon instrument. (i play it of course) and of course piano, but everyone has/will say that. | ||
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antiq
Slovakia191 Posts
But if you have a chance of joining an orchestra, go for it. | ||
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HeavOnEarth
United States7087 Posts
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kefkalives
Australia1272 Posts
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skyglow1
New Zealand3962 Posts
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Jizz
Australia224 Posts
the bass strings are E A D G are they similar to the cellos? because if its exactly the same i would already be able to play the cello.I do play the electric bass. Most people think its just an easier way to play double bass but its completely different soundwise. The electric bass is boring imo. I try to play the piano every day in music class, i feel its the easiest instrument to teach yourself, seeing as you only need to know where one note is to find all the rest of them. I tried guitar and failed back when i was 12, i might try and pick it up again. Cello/violin. hmmmm | ||
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EtherealDeath
United States8366 Posts
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KH1031
United States862 Posts
How about Air Guitar? ![[image loading]](http://maryt.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/airguitar_glasses.jpg) You get to look cool without all the practice! But between the two you listed, I like cello better. It sounds sexier. | ||
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Jizz
Australia224 Posts
On October 08 2008 12:02 EtherealDeath wrote: Go Cello. Cello is awesome sexy, I like the sound so much. Plus its strings aren't thin as heck, so your fingers don't hurt after mass practicing like they would with violin, and to an extent viola (for me anyways). Although... why did you name yourself Jizz :-P Jizz is jazz in new zeland language | ||
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skyglow1
New Zealand3962 Posts
 !I think between cello and violin they are equally awesome. I don't play cello but I always thought it looks like a pain to manage such a big instrument, but I guess if you're used to playing a double bass then that wouldn't be a problem. Maybe violin will give you experience playing in treble clef as you said and to complement your experience in playing at the lower range of notes? | ||
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
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XuoriG
Canada165 Posts
I think its more useful for you to learn Cello (if you read C-Clef), trombone will give you an all new experience though. | ||
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HeavOnEarth
United States7087 Posts
On October 08 2008 11:55 Jizz wrote: Any cello players on TL? the bass strings are E A D G are they similar to the cellos? because if its exactly the same i would already be able to play the cello.I do play the electric bass. Most people think its just an easier way to play double bass but its completely different soundwise. The electric bass is boring imo. I try to play the piano every day in music class, i feel its the easiest instrument to teach yourself, seeing as you only need to know where one note is to find all the rest of them. I tried guitar and failed back when i was 12, i might try and pick it up again. Cello/violin. hmmmm Cello strings are C G D A I play cello. | ||
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HeavOnEarth
United States7087 Posts
On October 08 2008 19:25 Rutluv wrote: So you are reading the C-clef ? Its always a pain in the ass for me, when im singing in my Solfege Course at school :S I think its more useful for you to learn Cello (if you read C-Clef), trombone will give you an all new experience though. Isn't it just called bass clef? | ||
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