| vanush 05.05.2005 09:17 |
I wasted my junior high playing with computer games, and now im a senior in high school, and got into queen and rock music about 2 years back. now im absolutely desperate to learn and instrument (and music theory - how i regret my time wasting) but i fear it is too late for me, as iam gonna be 16 soon. any comments |
| _amadeus_ 05.05.2005 09:42 |
* Laughs At You * Silly kid. :D Im in computer class now. I could be wastin' my time playin' games, too :D I'd reccomemnd playin' the piano. Don't go for any woodwind insterments (Saxophone, Clarinet, Ect). My piano recital is in my signiture :D |
| Farlander 05.05.2005 10:20 |
Relax, it's far from too late for you. Take up an instrument and enjoy! |
| _amadeus_ 05.05.2005 10:22 |
Ya, too late :D Im gonna be the next Beethoven, but I am just a natural at the piano... :D |
| Lisser 05.05.2005 13:23 |
<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote:Thomas is right, you are down right arrogant. You are very talented, but your attitude is ugly._amadeus_ wrote: Ya, too late :D Im gonna be the next Beethoven, but I am just a natural at the piano... :DNo, you're arrogant, there's a difference. |
| deleted user 05.05.2005 16:16 |
Please begin to play a instrument you want to :) Just pick one (or more) instrument, maby take classes or just play along to songs :) |
| deleted user 05.05.2005 16:16 |
Please begin to play a instrument you want to :) Just pick one (or more) instrument, maby take classes or just play along to songs :) It's the best thing ever to play great song on a instrument :) |
| _amadeus_ 05.05.2005 16:57 |
How am I arrogent? O_o |
| bassist08 05.05.2005 18:24 |
You're 16 and getting ready to graduate???!!! I'm 15 and I just started 9th grade! Anyway, it's not to late for you. It's just gonna be hard to take lessons at your school seeing as how you're going to graduate. I recommend finding an instrument and finding someone local who can teach you. I personally started out on piano 5 years ago. I then started clarinet, and bass guitar. I can play a little bit of sax too. But piano's pretty nice to get started on. |
| Victoria 05.05.2005 18:27 |
Pick what you want to play. Something you enjoy the sound of. Not something because of outside influences or dumb reasons (I'd tell you mine for why I play the violin, but that's my masked example of a dumb reason *stupid adolescents*). This way you will be happy. But advice-wise, I'd say piano. I love it. :D |
| geeksandgeeks 05.05.2005 21:53 |
Hey, you're at the best time. You're past the age where all our parents forced us to take piano, violin,a nd guitar lessons. Take up something weird, like the jewsharp or the koto or the dijeridu. It'll put you in high demand for weird rock bands. |
| SergeantPepperDG 05.05.2005 22:09 |
The kazoo is pretty easy. |
| Yogurt 05.05.2005 22:35 |
It's not too late to learn an instrument. _amadaus_ whats wrong with clarinets? I play a clarinet. I play many instruments. Ok not too many. But I play Piano, Clarinet, Guitar, and I sing. |
| vanush 06.05.2005 03:03 |
i was thinkin acoustic guitar, so i can atleast have an idea for melody when composing songs |
| _amadeus_ 17.05.2005 20:28 |
Yogurt wrote: It's not too late to learn an instrument. _amadaus_ whats wrong with clarinets? I play a clarinet. I play many instruments. Ok not too many. But I play Piano, Clarinet, Guitar, and I sing.Well, I don't like it because it gives you goose bumps when you play it wrong :D And I never learned how to 'tounge' O_o |
| Victoria 17.05.2005 21:38 |
There are instruments that sound worse when played horribly (oboe? anyone?). And I'm just waiting for someone to grill you on your "not being able to tongue" remark. |
| iGSM 17.05.2005 21:48 |
Any of the reed instruments sound like ass when not played correctly. I hate people who picked up a sax and just blew into them. That is why I served 10-15 years. |
| Monte: Liquorice Years 17.05.2005 23:46 |
16 isnt too old to learn an instrument!! im about to learn the drums (when my brother in law finally decides im worth the time!!)but dude! like someone said, start with the piano... if i can learn to play a few songs in less than a week, anyone can learn it! and writing music isnt that hard. took me two days to figure out the basics (for piano... i dont actually write it though). go ahead... start a band, and i'll be there with bells on and glow sticks to cheer you on (and borrow money most likely). rock on! |
| Monte: Liquorice Years 18.05.2005 05:28 |
ive just thought of another thing you could do... sing! its not hard! just take drugs, drink and smoke to get the rough edge and sing your favourite song! its how most rock stars do it... well the hardcore ones anyway. |
| Chezza 18.05.2005 12:54 |
LOL... must add a reply to this cos i'm an oboist (thanks Victoria :P) but i'd have to agree that double reed instruments are particularly difficult, it is incredibly hard and one could liken the sound to a duck when people start. However! the key is not to give up... i've played the oboe for around 9 years and just passed my grade 8. It IS one of the most beautiful instruments there is when played properly. Cheryl |
| geeksandgeeks 18.05.2005 15:46 |
Chezza wrote: LOL... must add a reply to this cos i'm an oboist (thanks Victoria :P) but i'd have to agree that double reed instruments are particularly difficult, it is incredibly hard and one could liken the sound to a duck when people start. However! the key is not to give up... i've played the oboe for around 9 years and just passed my grade 8. It IS one of the most beautiful instruments there is when played properly. CherylHell yes...I played French horn for two years, decided I didn't like it, and gave it up. Now I regret it...the only thing I remember how to play is the New World fucking Symphony, and one line of it to boot. |
| Victoria 18.05.2005 17:20 |
Chezza, that's what I was saying. The not so great technique ones, dear. ;) Awesome oboes are awesome! |
| kerfuffle87 18.05.2005 17:44 |
<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote:*high fives Thomas Quinn* nailed him. ;-)_amadeus_ wrote: How am I arrogent? O_oNow let me see; you spend half your time telling people (or more likely: boring people with telling) how good you are, you think of yourself as the best ever musician in the world (have you ever even WRITTEN a song?), you consider yourself to be God, or the next best thing, and you insult people because you feel superior (please see your first few posts in this topic). Is that enough for ya? |
| Hitman 18.05.2005 18:18 |
Violin sounds awful if you're not able!!!! :D well...go on a music shop and decide wich instrument is better for you (and your bank account) have fun! |
| DeaconJohn 18.05.2005 18:47 |
Its never too late to start an instrument. Its a great way to relax in the evenings. Cheaper and safer than drugs anyway! And yes, I had never noticed any of his postings on the board, but _amadeus_ really is a bit of a twat isn't he? |
| teleman 18.05.2005 22:07 |
If you have a desire to play an instrument then do it. You don't need to be virtuoso to enjoy it and it will bring you pleasure for decades to come. |
| Yogurt 18.05.2005 23:24 |
Any instrument sounds bad when it is played wrong. Of course! But that doesn't mean it won't sound bad all the time. It just takes time and practice. If you're really dedicated, you'll do good at ANY instrument you want to play. *to _amadeus_ I don't get goosebumps when I play clarinet. |