What instrument do you play?

[blackice_cc]

Well, I haven't seen any thread like this yet, and I know some of you people play instruments. So, what do you play?

I've pretty recently started playing the Guitar a bit. It's really awesome now, because I'm starting to be able to play songs.

[kpllk]

I play the saxaphone in band. I played the clarinet last year. I know how to play the drums and trumpet too. I own a guiter but I never got a book to teach me how to play it. I think that is it.

[almoststarskate]

Well, I kinda almost play everything. The piano/keyboard,Recorder,Cello,Electric Bass, kinda play on the organ, suck at guitar, and my specialty, The Drums/ Drumkit , and snare.
...........And I OWN Guitar Hero!!!!.........

BTW, I taught my self to play all of these except for the cello. My teacher at school taught me. :)

[Stella3000]

^wow, looks like you're the independent 'I can teach myself' kind of person. I admire that. :)

Well, I know *doesn't hardly play much ever* how to play very little in guitar and piano *sucks at both real bad too*, and that's about it.

[Josh]

Trombone. (If you'd want to count these next ones) Harmonica. And Recorder.

[Skull_Kid]

guitar, drums, flute, ocarina.... but i don't own any

[kpllk]

Well, I kinda almost play everything. The piano/keyboard,Recorder,Cello,Electric Bass, kinda play on the organ, suck at guitar, and my specialty, The Drums/ Drumkit , and snare.
...........And I OWN Guitar Hero!!!!.........


BTW, I taught my self to play all of these except for the cello. My teacher at school taught me. :)


Please don't double post.

I forgot to say the recorder (but that probably doesn't count). I can also use vioce. I got kicked out of chioure once though. I can sing along with all my favorite CD's though. In chiuor we had to sing the worst songs. It was mostly broadwy and disney. Except for the winter concerts. We had to sing Winter and Christmas songs then.

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

I like to think I'm a pretty good drum player.:D

[Kitsu]

Hmm, so far I play piano. I rather enjoy it, and usually try learning Zelda themes.

[Claire]

I taught myself how to play piano when I was in 1st grade, and in elementary school I learned how to play the clarinet. I have an acoustic guitar, and I began to teach myself but put it off to focus more on schooling. If I teach myself again, I will probably look towards the harp.

[Hylian Hobbit]

I only play the piano and my little Irish Whistle which I mess around with now and then. I have a binder full of Zelda music that I've collected off of the internet, along with some other video game music. I also enjoy playing lots of classical pieces. I'm learning Sarabande at the moment.

[EponaOwns]

i play the best instrument ever.... trombone......the all-mighty trombone pwns every instrument

[Bluelink6]

I cant play anything. Im awful at musical instruments but if i could i'd play an ocarina. My brother had one but couldnt play it properly cos it was one of those awful ocarina whistles and lost it.

[Y2K3]

I can play the piano, the guitar a bit, I played the trombone in school, and I've played the harmonica, and something like a tin whistle.
I'd love to be able to play the bagpipes though... *dreams on*

[Petman1325]

I play the Alto Saxophonehttp://smileydatabase.com/s/689.gif
I do also play my Ocarina next to my iPod Dock that plays Zelda Songs with it! Even though the Ocarina sounds off tune...

[Nian Kast]

The piano would be my primary instrument, I've been playing for, eleven years now, I picked up drums as a secondary in my last two years in music school, so I've been playing drums for five, I think, I sucks at math, I'm self taught with my acoustic guitar, and i, plan, on learning the violin and the flute, just because the sound is beautiful.

[madslayer333]

I play the keybord ocarina and the Alto-Saxaphone.I taught myself how to play everything else but the Alto.

[mewtwolord]

i play the trumpet awesome waffles

[MrMosley]

I play the bass guitar, and have been for over 6 years now. In my opinion its the big mean instrument in a general band. The coal truck on the road alongside the sports car (guitar) and the school bus (drums). I love playing bass. I've tried to play other instruments but none are as fun to play as the bass to me. Also, I hate it when bands try to play without bass. If its an acoustic song, fine..(makes sad face), but if its a garage band without a bassist that isn't trying to look for one because they think they sound fine, they don't sound fine, and I can guarantee that without even hearing them. You gotta have that low end to music or it seems like its floating around without purpose.

[Master94]

I play ocarina. Mostly tenor12 ocarina. i play triple ocarina rarely because it so expensive and hard to play. Yet, i have mastered 12 hole, 10, peru-ocarinas and 8 holes.
Reason why triple ocarina is so hard to play.... well look this: http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-46117395216933_2033_1666962

[silent lion]

I play violin, but I've not had one in years so I'm probably a bit rusty now. I play some guitar, but I only really picked that up a few months ago. My main instrument though is a keyboard (and piano at close second. Yes, they are different to play :p) and I'm pretty good with that. I was taught how to play violin first, then picked the rest up myself. Best way to learn, methinks.

[Alexander]

I myself can currently play the Saxophone (I do in the school band), Clarinet, Gutiar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano, and Keyboard. I was raised in a very musical family, so I've sort of adapted to that a bit and I can learn instruments easier. Guitar was self-taught.

I also have the always interesting ability of being able to learn songs by ear, more than likely because I was drilled with music from day one of living.

[silent lion]

I also have the always interesting ability of being able to learn songs by ear, more than likely because I was drilled with music from day one of living.

Yeah, I do that. Funny thing is, you'd think that would be harder. For me it's harder to learn from sheet music. I can read music, yeah, but it takes so long it's incredible. It's so much easier from ear. For me anyway.

[Smitie]

I used to play flute for several years (the weird thing is there is no special word for it in english so here is an image https://www.prowinds.com/merchantmanager/images/uploads/Std_Flute.jpg), but I stopped because I didn't like it anymore. Maybe I should pick it up again and learn some zelda tunes ^^

[Matt]

I've used my nose as an instrument. Played some nice songs on it. Yes, I'm actually serious.

[Mehplep]

I used to play flute for several years (the weird thing is there is no special word for it in english so here is an image https://www.prowinds.com/merchantmanager/images/uploads/Std_Flute.jpg), but I stopped because I didn't like it anymore. Maybe I should pick it up again and learn some zelda tunes ^^

I believe the english term for that instrument is Western Concert Flute. Or C-flute, since it's tuned to C major.

Let's see... I'm playing mostly guitar (including electric, classic, acoustic, multistringed, and steelguitars) , bass (both electric and upright), drums, piano, and cello. I am however capable to play recorder, violin, various percussions and am pretty good at DJing/sampling, and am okay at beatboxing. My only real weakness in instruments is non-wooden wind instruments, but whatever.

[MajoraKing12]

I play the Cornet in band at school, I also know how to play the recorder(if that counts). I have a guitar but the video that shows me how to play it NEVER help me!!! I also want to learn how to play the orcania.^^

[lonely_moon]

I've been playing the piano since I was three years old. I can also play by ear, which is how I learned some Zelda songs :).

Speaking of which, I got an ocarina last Christmas. Not a Zelda one, unfortunately, but it's shaped like a fish, so it's still awesome.

[MrMosley]

Yeah, I play the little Song of Time tune on my bass often. A while back, I got board and played each note of the ocarina in OoT to see what note it would be on bass. After that, I could pretty much play any of the songs, and doing the portions that come after the part which you actually play isn't difficult at all since they are in the same scale.

[JoniRo 8D]

I play the violin trumpet and baritone

[Amelie]

I play Piano ^^

I am going to get better at reading musik very soon!

[Master Link]

Piano, Trumpet, Recorder, Harmonica :P, And I am very excited about learning guitar.

[Zeanith]

Violin and Ocarina. Duh. :P

[Killswitch]

Guitar, about nine years or so now. Working more on my lead stuff lately, sweeps and speed licks. Have a Kama GTX33, which is pretty hard to find, pretty sweet guitar though.

[Twili123prince]

I play the bass guitar, and have been for over 6 years now. In my opinion its the big mean instrument in a general band. The coal truck on the road alongside the sports car (guitar) and the school bus (drums). I love playing bass. I've tried to play other instruments but none are as fun to play as the bass to me. Also, I hate it when bands try to play without bass. If its an acoustic song, fine..(makes sad face), but if its a garage band without a bassist that isn't trying to look for one because they think they sound fine, they don't sound fine, and I can guarantee that without even hearing them. You gotta have that low end to music or it seems like its floating around without purpose.

I completely agree with you, and I hate it when people say that the bass isn't important at all. I think its the most important instrument other than drums.

[tokmik]

I play:
Bass Guitar
Piano
Drums
Guitar
Trumpet
Violin
and i Sang for a while too.

Ive played the double bass a few times but i really want to take it up properly. ****** piano lessons (http://www.findpianolessons.com/providers-******-TX.html)

[Bob Majinki]

I took a variety of instruments in my childhood, including xylophone, recorder, violin, and many forms of percussion. The only instruments I play currently are piano and traditional drums like congas and bongos. I'm actually terrible at reading piano sheet music, so I usually memorize all my piano songs and play from memory, it works much better for me.

[tokmik]

The easiest intrument to play for me is piano. I love playing piano and i have passion on it. San Jose Piano Teachers (http://www.findpianolessons.com/providers-San%20Jose-CA.html)

[Majora Mistress]

SO MANY BRASS PLAYERS!! <3 <3 (and trumpets are the best!)

I play Cornet as my primary instrument, (and the one that I am most decent at) hopefully I will be doing more with it in college next year. I'm in band at school right now...We sight read a piece called Flight of the Griffin the other day. AMAZING song. Seriously- go play it.
I also play Tuba semi-decently. I mostly just played it for pep band (where loudness overrides tone) so my tone is kind of wavery~ sounding. I <3 it dearly though.
I taught myself Tenor Saxophone...It's the coolest sounding woodwind. I am pretty decent on that too- but I haven't played it in a few months...
Lastly- I can play a easy piano song if you give me weeks to practice it. I am not so great at syncapating my hands...
I have an Alto Ocarina- but I don't know where to find good tabs for it. So I mostly just fool around on it.
But yeah, TRUMPETS FTW!!! (And my brass cousins like the trombones- I <3 you guys too...)

[UsayEldaZay]

I play the piano, the saxaphone ( a little), my dad's electric guitar, and Im teaching my sister how to play Zelda songs on her recorder!! Ahh, I feel special when I hold that cheap peice of green plastic recorder.

[Amelie]

I was playing the iPhone Ocarina yesterday. I sure hope that counts! =D But seriously I was messing with a violin yesterday to. Its hard to play for me ><

[El Bagu]

I am by no means an excellent musician but I do play some drums (or did so when I was younger). I´ve always wished I could play the guitarr like Paco de Lucia but that will never happen :lol:.

[Shnappy]

I'm on my third year of playing cello, 2nd year with private lessons. I can do a little guitar, and I was taking piano when I was like 7, so I have mostly forgotten everything... except for one song. YANKEE DOODLE
I also play the plastic guitar on expert and 100% on a lot of songs... but that's besides the point, lol.

[bellum]

Well, I play the Snare Drum, and also this instrment called "glachespiel" but that's mainly all I have to say.

[General Lee]

I play guitar...thats about it...guitar is an awsome instrument if you ask me, its just so much fun to just sit an fiddle arround with it and see what your end result is. Although now I can't play Guitar Hero as well beacuse its so different then real guitar I get messed up >.<

[MOS3]

I can play guitar and bass....and on piano I can play Ob-la-di-ob-la-da, the intro to martha my dear, a small part of bohemian rhapsody and the intro to somebody to love lol

[Majora Mistress]

So I have to update, because I just found out 3 days ago that I am AMAZING on the French Horn!!
OK, not godly by any means, but I sound really good. I haven't been able to put it down. It probably has something to do with my Cornet mouthpiece being so similar to the French Horn's...
I. Love. It. <3

[bellum]

I play the piano, the saxaphone ( a little), my dad's electric guitar, and Im teaching my sister how to play Zelda songs on her recorder!! Ahh, I feel special when I hold that cheap peice of green plastic recorder.You can play Zelda tunes on a recorder. No Way!

Percussion is my game. I'm sorry if I already posted in this thread, just wnated to reply to that quote.

[skynet136]

i play violin(hate it want to quit soon!) trombone and guitar

[ResidentZelda]

I play....GUITAR HERO!!! HA!!! Lol but really my mom wants to put me in piano classes during the summer.

[basement24]

I used to play cello ecorder back in grade school, and played violin in junior high. I really wish I had kept up with the violin, because then I could play Zelda themes for myself! At the time though, I wasn't very good, so I ended up not continuing once I had the option. Oh well...

[martynj]

Guitar for quite a few years now and i love it! :D

[elementskater995]

The foghorn!!!!!! Actually, I don't play an instrument but I have respect for those who put the time and effort in to play one :)

[zeldafreak]

Strange.
I didn't post here yet.
Well, anyways, I play the piano.
Recently, I've "leveled up" to level 9. (Which really sucks because everyone is looking up to me)
I can play Saria's Song, Song of Storms, Clock Town, Windfall Island, and the basic part of the Zelda theme song. (You know, without all the chords, just the basic right and left hand)

[Twilight_Link10]

I play drums like a Rock Drum Kit and Rule I am awsome at drum fills and all sorts of stuff YAY ME I LOVE DRUMS YAY

[DvSag]

I'm trying to learn the guitar but it's going pretty slowly.

I'd also like to learn how to play the harmonica. That looks easier, and I've always liked the sound.

Piano would be nice to know, too.

[Kokiri Kid]

I play guitar and harmonica. About 2 really crappy kiddy songs on the piano XD.

I wanna learn the violin and saxophone. I probably won't be though, because let's face it, you need motivation and I'm happy with what I have really XD.

[Stella3000]

I've started playing the piano again. Using what I've been taught by different people in the past, I am able to figure things out on my own now.

Its cool, I've always wanted to be able to play the piano. Hopefully it should help my singing as well. :)

[Dark Princess]

I'm in the school band, and I play saxophone. I'm getting really good at it. I have learned a little of the recorder, and I've been trying to teach myself how to play the piano. I have an acoustic guitar, but I don't know how to play it. :P

[Caleb, Of Asui]

Oh, crap... >_< I don't play an instrument, but the rest of my family does. My parents gave me no musical talent whatsoever.

My dad plays Bass and is going to teach Orchestra (I think) at a High School this coming school year. We don't know if it will be my High School yet.
My mom knows how the play the flute and the piano and is the choir director at my church.
My big brother plays both upright Bass and electric Bass and does all sorts of crazy music-type stuff.
My little brother, Shnappy, plays Cello and is the only one in his school that's good at it.
My little sister is taking piano lessons. She used to take ballet lessons and likes to sing all the time.
Then, I don't do anything. >_< Well, I do write, but I failed at the piano lessons my parents made me take when I was really little. I have some sense of rhythm, so I suppose I could play drums. (I'm better at that than any other instrument in Rock Band. XP)

[Zeruda]

I'm not exactly a scholarly person, but I feel that my talent in the arts really makes up for that. I take great pride in the fact that, when it comes to instruments, I'm quite versatile. Currently, I play:

Bassoon
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Trumpet
Sousaphone
Trombone
French Horn
Tuba
Piano
Organ
Harp
Lyre
Celtic Flute
Ocarina (12 hole)
Vocals (soprano)
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Tenors
Timpani
Congas
Xylaphone
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Glass Harmonica
Harmonica

I'm hoping to learn violin one day... and perhaps the ukulele (they sound so jolly!), but right now I just don't have the money for another instrument. Oh, and I'd absolutely love to learn to play the banjo. I looove bluegrass.

[Notemo]

Mostly guitar, some piano. The only song I've learned for the piano is the super mario bros theme. heh, I think that's the only reason i touched a piano.

[KelseyRain]

Dang....I play a lot of things. I used to be in band...I played recorder (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders), flute, clairinet, saxophone, piano, guitar, violin, viola, and my favorite instrument is my voice. (: Its like a female Kris Allen haha

[Zenox]

I play quite a number of instruments.

I play the Alto Saxophone in my school's Symphonic (Top performance level) Band, and I can also play the Soprano and Tenor Saxophones as well. I probably could play the Baritone Saxophone, but I have never tried.

I had lessons for the Bass Guitar (Although I never needed them) and will play it in the School's Jazz Band (There's only one) I also play it for school-wide performances such as the Schools Talent shows. (Last year, me and two others played 'All the Small Things' by Blink-182 and got first. Sadly, there was no prize)

I taught myself to play both Guitar (mainly Electric) and Piano. I only play piano when writing to figure out what key the song is in. And to prove that I can play 'Mary had a Little Lamb' with accuracy. I absolutely love the Guitar, and I think I'm quite good at it, but have never had a lesson.

That's 7 instruments total (Including Baritone Saxophone)

[Dabombster]

Well, I self-taught myself Piano and Guitar. I can read tabs for the guitar since they're quite simple actually, but I can't actually read sheet music. I took a guitar class in high school for required art credit, but didn't actually learn anything from it aside from how to play Don't Fear (The Reaper). I prefer piano, I like the way it sounds better, but I play the guitar from time to time. I kind of lost interest since my guitar is older than I am and gets itself out of tune on a daily basis.

[Twili Kid]

I play trombone and guitar now but i might take up bass and piano soon

[Teeler]

I play both the Bari and Alto saxes. Both are great instruments, but I prefer the Bari. I most likely could play the Tenor as well, but I've never tried.

[MalonMaverick11]

Haha! I have no musical talent what so ever, so i would have to say that i play the ocarina.:ocarina::D

[shadowlink626]

i play the guitar, drums, harmonica, and piano. tryin to learn the sax right now :)

[Len]

bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums and piano... oh and i sing too, just wait to hear my awesome voice, (and its awesome, i sound like a famous person, really)

[Atsuma]

I play the keyboard, though I am barely starting to understand its functions. Mostly I like putting some video game music on my windows media player and follow it along with the keyboard.

[Dragon565333]

I Played clarinet for a while but I am a singer mostly

[Atsuma]

I Played clarinet for a while but I am a singer mostly

Oh, you sing? :zelda: Nice, do you have a nice voice? I hope you do because mine sucks big time, I don't even sing when in the shower. :D

[Dragon565333]

Oh, you sing? :zelda: Nice, do you have a nice voice? I hope you do because mine sucks big time, I don't even sing when in the shower. :D
Yea I do but I wouldnt sing in public! they useally catch me singing anyway so yea
lol I sing in the shower:lol: lol I am that crazy:wave::)

[Juxtor]

haha i have missed this thread...
well as my sig shows i do play the cello for about 10 years...
A little word of advice for the younger generation of people on this forum is that no matter kind of mental wall u will experience (and believe me i have come across quite a lot when i change teachers and have to adopt a new technique or i get taller and positioning of the body has to change in terms of bowing and such for a cellist in particular....haha)

anyway before i get to carried away...don't give up because the joy of learning music is eternally gratifying and will be something that u will cherish!!

hope to see all of u on the big stage playing a concerto or in the worlds leading orchestras!!!
:)

[K4KING]

ok... the Instruments i play are my Ocarina and an old harmonica. The harmonica was given when i was four. i played it even to this day, but it has lost it's.......tune. I keep it to help me get an inspiration. The ocarina was a gift from my dad. He gave it to me before he died. He knew i wanted an Ocarina so he actually spent part of his inheritance to get me a songbird Ocarina. To me, it's like getting 500 birthday gifts on Christmas.

Guess i'm off to play..

*Ballad of the Wind Fish.*

[fallen angel]

i play guitar and piano. i basically tought myself both. :hmm:
someday id like to learn to play drums, and i think that anyone that plays bass is awsome. :D i love music so much, its my life. i love to sing as well....

[DreamDevourer]

Clarinet. Good range of meloncholly low, squeaky high, and in between.

[NorthApple]

Wow there's a big range of instruments here xDD

Me, I've always liked music... I think it's a wonderful thing to be able to play it yourself on an instrument, I love making up my own tunes and playing Zelda songs by ear xDD I know a little bit of various things... I loved messing around on our electronic keyboard when I was younger (and actually started formal tutoring for the piano with a really creepy old teacher who scared me away in the end xD)... and I had a yellow acoustic guitar missing a string, but I never really got into that, it was too bulky for my liking xD I prefer smaller woodwind instruments lol

Properly, I can play tenor and soprano recorders (learnt at school :rolleyes:), and I self taught myself how to play a 6-hole tenor ocarina a month or two ago, and I love it so much :3 Hopefully I'll be able to get a 10/12 hole to try when I have more money~
I can also play the penny whistle (though I don't because it sounds bad) and I could probably get a tune out of a harmonica as well xDD

[elliotstriforce]

i play the guitar a bit. i also play the drums and the bass.

[Faedeur]

I have two ocarinas I can play quite well. I can't read sheet music, so I play by ear.

[Emicon]

I was a band geek, I admit it. I played the clarinet, baritone, and tenor sax. I also tried to learn how to play the guitar, but that didn't go over so well. >.<

[Dungeon killer]

I play the recorder (it is a type of flute instrument) and i play partial drums when i feel like it.:nerd:

[Arkatox]

I'm okay with the drums. I used to be really into keyboard and piano, but quit once I found out that I actually scuked at them, even though I thought I was pretty good.

[arkvoodle]

Well, I currently play;

The Violin
Harmonica
and the Keyboard!

I also sing, but I don't think that's counted as an Instrument! :P

[Anthony]

Some of the instuments I play include;

The Violin
The Viola
The Cello
The Keyboard (Which I mostly use for Zelda and other game tunes)

That's pretty much it, i'm not very musically gifted. :lol:

[quillmert]

I play the recorder, trumpet, and drums. I played the first two for band purposes, but the drums I picked up so that I could join a band.

[TreeHuggerPanda]

I play the violin and a little bit of piano. I can only play on the Treble clef side and with both hands because it's just confusing for me to play two parts at the same time. But the violin is great, but I don't like it when my Orchestra teacher gives me violin 2 music. I mean I'll play it, but I like challenges :)

[Hazel]

I can play the cello. Quite well. But that's it.
I sing really bad...

[Yoru Yama]

I play the guitar. I only play for funs or if i have nothing else to do at home.

[Juxtor]

I have been playing the cello for about 12 years now. I am quite good (well i would hope so by practicing nearly 7 hours a day....HAHAHAHA)
I am currently teaching myself how to play guitar and i can play piano quite well as well. I used to sing back in the day but then my voice grew up sooooooo....

I am planning on learning Jazz Double Bass in the next few years....I hope

[Seamus]

I have been playing Guitar for about 2 years now. Acoustic and Electric :D

[Bigelover88]

Keyboards (I thaugt it myself) and Guitar

[Xinnamin]

I've been playing the violin since the second grade, which would be about 9-10 years now. I never really bothered to practice that much though, so despite developing an excellent sense of rhythm, I still suck at getting the notes in tune and keeping the bow on one string. ^_^'

[Hylian Pants]

I've been playing guitar for around 3 years and harmonica around 3 years. (yeah, yeah, I'm kind of a smelly hippie....)

Speaking of which, I've been learning some of the OoT songs on my electric, some are really easy, others pretty fast and complicated, lol. Hmm, what criteria would that fall under if I were to post vids? Zelda fan works? XD

[Pocket Asian]

I thought I posted in this thread but I can't find a post from me o_O

Ah well, I used to play/have an Alto Saxophone. I've played it for two years. The middle school I went to where I lived cut Band off the curriculum, so I had the decision to continue playing Saxophone and march or stop playing. I chose the latter. The Band teacher in my high school requires one to march if they want to participate in Band. I didn't want to march, so we sent the saxophone back.
I have also played a Baritone Saxophone. That thing's a monster o_O

I also have a guitar, but I don't play it at all. I won it at a fair. It took me $20 to get it. All it does is sit in my closet and collect dust :P

As of now, I have a 12-hole ocarina. Its a replica of the Ocarina of Time from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.

[Bigelover88]

I wanna learn to play the bass and drums. But I'm afraid it won't work in my appartment :P

[Viral Maze]

I wanna learn to play the bass and drums. But I'm afraid it won't work in my appartment :P
Unless you outfit your apartment with soundproof pads, than no :P

I used to play the tenor saxophone for the high school band for 3 year. It was amazing, had such good times being a bandie.
Tried to pick up playing the piano, but I got busy with university and other things >_>

[43ForceGems]

I play the Clarinet, and have since 5th grade. I'm pretty good at it, I'm one of my directors favorite students :P Along with my best friend who plays Trumpet.

[Meego]

I have been playing guitar for 4 years and I play on the keyboards a bit. I also have sa mini panflute!

[Taylor]

I have been playing guitar for 4 years and I play on the keyboards a bit. I also have sa mini panflute!

Panflutes are so much fun!

I've been playing guitar and trumpet for about 4 years and bass and mandolin for 2. In the fall I'm headin to jazz school for trumpet! :) I wonder how many other members of the forum are in bands?

This is a pic of me 2 years ago with all my instruments. I've since got new acoustic and electric guitars and a viola and percison bass .
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[bad card]

i play the clarinet & the viola; though, i don't often play.

[KickinBird]

I play Guitar, I'm pretty much self-taught but then again I'm really not that good haha. I have an acoustic (my first guitar ever) and two electric. I love my electrics, especially the first one I got because it has a wammy bar which is the coolest thing ever invented besides Zelda! I mostly play simple Zelda songs on it which is really fun. I love changing the notes around a little to make the songs have my own feel to them, and blasting them full volume with my amp. Crazy fun. I'd like to get a teacher or at least a partner to practice with so I can actually get really good, though.

[@lex MM]

I play the piano.....But I think it's a bit boring....except when I play Zelda tunes:lol:

[Beeker]

I've played guitar for 4 years(I have one acoustic and an electric I got last year, I love it).Though I haven't picked it up in a while. I take lessons but am off for the summer, so maybe I'll learn some Zelda tunes :)

[Rishian]

Guitar, drums (a bit), and of course the Ocarina! (Actually... I have one that I ordered and have been playing! ;) )

[LozzyKate]

I play the Piano. I've never had lessons, but I play very well for someone without lessons...from my dad's words that is. Lol. I'm going to learn how to play the Guitar soon too.

[Dr3W21]

Since Rock Band drums don't count, I only play guitar.

[Link V]

Hmm... well i guess it depends on what your definiton of an instrument is.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7BpT8JOiFk


lol joking. I play guitar

[Hannah]

I play piano. I have a guitar and I'd like to take time to teach myself but I just can't find the time to!
oh, and I also play the mayonaisse.

[Link V]

I play piano. I have a guitar and I'd like to take time to teach myself but I just can't find the time to!
oh, and I also play the mayonaisse.

you play mayonaise? I PLAY MUSTARD! If we had a ketchup-ist we could form a band!......Or make a really good hot dog.....

[Mizer]

I play Trumpet and I can sort of play the piano.

[SavageWizzrobe]

I play a drum kit and guitar. I'm better as a drummer than as a guitarist though.

[bluelink]

what instument do you play i play percussion and i annoy my friends by drumming all the time on there desks and on their backs:lol:

[Dragon565333]

I play guitar, pino, used 2 play clarinet but i love to sing!

[Ember Incubus]

I used to play the Claronette in third grade, but I was terrible. My sister barely playes the Piano and my father playes the Acordian and the Duduk. =S

[43ForceGems]

I play Clarinet in my school band, which got 3rd in state for 1A and 2A schools, I played Piano for 5 years, Guitar for around 1 month, but I can still sort of play. If I get in the swing of a piano song I can whip it out.

[TreeHuggerPanda]

Wrong section... but oh well, I play the violin. I started in 3rd grade, and I don't have private lessons, but for some reason, my orchestra teacher thinks I'm good...

[Hannah]

I've been playing piano since I was five, and I just recently started teaching myself guitar. I used to play clarinet.

Oh yeah, I play the crap out of an ocarina. (;

[LozzyKate]

I've been teaching myself to play the Piano for the last three years.

[bluelink]

i also have a guitar for about 2 years but i havent tuaght myself yet

[lemsklex]

I've played the flute since fourth grade, I started to (slowly) teach myself piano in second grade, and I started playing the ocarina last year.

[TheGreen]

Wow I wish my parents had started me when I was in third grade!
I didn't start playing percussion and cello until I was in 5th grade. I played cello until my 8th grade year (that's 6 years ago that I stopped), but every once in a while I like to play around with it.
I have been playing percussion for almost 10 years now, but not actively since i graduated HS two years ago. I had some success at region/all-state bands but now I suck :/ I have no more chops and regularly get showed up by kids who still play.

[Phlegm]

I play the piano and recorder. I only play recorder because we learn it in school.

[Dr3W21]

I playz the guitar, but I'm not very good at it. I have played the ocarina before, but I'm TERRIBLE.

[Beeker]

I've played the guitar and taken lessons for abot four years. I'm still OK, though, not super good:sweat:
I made a pan flute once in grade five for a music project. If only I could find it, I would edit it to make a Spirit Flute!:xd:

[Gud]

Guitar, bass, related string instruments.

[Mandi]

I used to play piano when I was in middle school. And for a few years in highschool I played guitar. I'm not exactly good with either one though :(

[MoblinPiglet]

I play the violin, i'm making a ocarina and going to learn how to play it and going to start piano.

[Icetomeetyou]

I'm supposed to be getting piano lessons soon, but my mom keeps forgetting to sign me up. It's what I would've done this summer instead of being on the internet and playing video games.

[Tomoya-kun]

I used to play the piano in elementary school. Now I play the Alto Saxophone, and I've been playing since 5th grade.

[Lighthouse]

I play acoustic and Electric Guitar. All kinds of styles, too. And I play Mandolin. I can pretty much pick up and play any "Stringed" instrument.

[Destiny]

I play Piccolo And Alto/soprano Saxaphone. :]

[Hero of Time]

I'm teaching myself how to play guitar and me and my friend are making a band.

[bigflyingpotato]

Lately I've been getting better at my pendant ocarina. I played trumpet it sixth grade, but never liked it.

[Hanyou]

I only play the piano, and not very well at that. I studied it for 10 years but was never committed enough to learn it properly.

I do know how to sing, though I'm out of practice.

Once I buy strings, I'll start learning how to play the guitar. :3

[Erebea]

I've been practicing guitar for almost 2 years, Classic Metal as my main influence (Randy Rhoads) I don't think I'm all that good and I wish I had more instruments to go further into the world of music.

[mandym287]

I've played piano for at least ten years. I have quit taking lessons, but will still come back to play some music. I often go print off sheet music arrangements from my favorite video games because that is just my taste. I am considering taking guitar lessons, but am still not sure.

[Magatha]

I play the violin. I like playing Harry Potter music.:)

[penguinboy82]

I play the Tenor Sax in band, but I also do percussion. (not drum kits, but I will be getting private lessons sonn)

[badmuffins]

I play Guitar. I'm getting to be awesome at it!


I am considering taking guitar lessons, but am still not sure.

Do it! Playing Guitar is really fun! ;)

[8bubbles8joe]

I play clarinet and bass clarinet in my school's marching band :D

[masksalesman_30]

I primarily play the trombone, but I can also play a little drum set, trumpet, tenor saxophone, baritone, piano, and guitar (I'm not very good at piano and guitar, but it's not like I'm clueless about them)

[ToonLink100]

I play the piano and the trombone they are both fun! And nice thread by the way! :)

[Deku man]

I really like playing the flute. People used to make fun of me for it, but I kept my head up and can play an awesome solo!

[The Skull Kid]

i play the B-flat Clarinet, i have played it for 3 years and LOVE IT, i can play many zelda tunes too! such as stone tower temple, kakariko village, the WW title screen and the owl with the big name's theme, i can also play some trombone, i have played for 1 1/2 months

[ComposerBrother]

Meesa play trumpet and piano Jar Jar binks!!!
I simply love playing Saria's Song. :D
And a few other tunes on piano.

[Ice6661]

i started out by playing the piano, i played that for 3 years im pretty sure, then after that i switched to guitar
which after playing pianio it made learning guitar so much easier
i also played clarinet when i was in grade 8
i would LOVE to learn how to play the sax tho or trombone or trumpet.
but for now i stick to playing my good ol' guitar

[Ghosi]

I play the clarinet, violin, and saxophone. Ufortunately I haven't been able to get a saxophone for myself, I only used a school instrument...

[MikauIncarnate]

Technically I primarily play the trumpet, but I consider piano my primary instrument. I also play french horn or Mello, and I have a guitar but I'm not really that awesome at it. I would take lessons, but i really hate taking lessons for anything, so chances are I'll just figure it own by myself. Song of storms is probably my favorite thing to play. There's an old house across from my Grandparent's house with a piano warped by rain. It sounds awesome on that.

[Skalla]

Weeeell, I used to be in the school band from fourth grade to ninth grade. At first, I played the flute. I was absolutely NO good at it. My fingers were too slow, and my flute itself was bad quality. I sounded horrible playing that thing... But I loved it. The flutes got such lovely melodies. I stopped around 8th grade, when I left my flute in the instrument closet and never saw it again. How I wish I remembered to pick it up.

In 8th grade, I started playing the marimba/mallets/xylophone/whateveryouwannacallit. I was decently good at it, because it was essentially a big piano, something I was somewhat familiar with beforehand. My only issue with the mallets was the fact that you had to split your vision in two - one to look at the music itself, and one to keep track of where your mallets are hitting the keys. I never mastered this, and I often ended up memorizing the pieces we were playing. I did really love this instrument, and I wish I could pick it up again.

In 9th grade, I started playing the alto saxophone. Worst year of my life, and I would never return to this instrument if you set me on fire. I was absolutely awful at it, I couldn't play any of the songs I was assigned, and the teacher was so strict and so mean to me. Ruined the instrument for me forever.

I'll be getting an ocarina soon, and I hope it'll come easily to me, since I've played woodwinds in the past. It seems like a generally easy instrument to pick up, as it only has so many buttons and button combinations, unlike the ridiculous saxophone.

[Meego]

I've taken up playing the flute a few months ago and it is going well! I love the sound it makes, might have to learn some Zelda songs to play. ^-^

[Tony]

I play the Trumpet in band class I am not very good. I am still trying to get my band teacher to let us play the Zelda theme.

[Linkanon]

I can play guitar! And a little piano, just the beginning of 2 songs, though... on piano, I can play more than that on guitar, about 10-15... :D

[Ms. Hellsy]

I don't play a instrument, I'm more of an athlete than a musical person. But I'm trying to get my sister to teach me to play the flute. So far, failure.

[8bubbles8joe]

I've played clarinet for 5 years now, and recently switched to bass clarinet for marching band.

[boomerang]

I play the piano and guitar. really still at beginner in both though. I'm trying to learn to play Ballad of the Wind fish on guitar after seeing that dulcimer video on it. I'm trying to add chords or something to it to give it a more fuller sound.

[Ghosi]

I think I replied to this thread already, but I can't go back to edit it, so I will write and add extra stuff to it.

I started learning music in second grade. It was a school activity, so I didn't really miss anything. After a year later, we got to choose instruments. Everyone wanted to pick guitar, but the music school was already filled up on guitar teachings. Therefore, since I wanted to play guitar as well, chose to play the violin as another stringed instrument. I was doing awesome, except, I was a little lazy to practice... I loved it when I performed my pieces as a piano duet. It sounded beautiful, and I was leading the piano, so I developed some leadership. I stopped learning the violin after fourth grade, because I moved to America. In 6th grade, I heard about the beginner band for middle school. It was a prep for the middle school band, so I joined. My best friend encouraged me to play the clarinet, and luckily, I got one for free from one of my parent's friends. I loved the band and I was chosen for the Advanced Band in 7th grade. The Advanced Band was for 8th graders, so it was an honor. There were a few other kids of my age who were chosen as well. I also picked up the violin again, after hearing about Free Music School, in CA, and my parents suprised me with a violin of my own.

Now, in 8th grade, I had to move to Florida. A few months before I left, I was told that I made it to the school's Jazz Band/Stage Band, the highest band in the school where my band leader picks certain people to be in. That meant that I had to learn to play the saxophone, for Jazz tunes. I played it for a couple of months, and got the hang of it. I wish to get a saxophone of my own. I also decided to sit out this year, even though my new school has a band class. I practice by myself, and I take proper care of my instruments.
Wow, I just realized the lenght of this post. I think it includes my whole entire music career so far...

[Master Sword13]

I don't play a instrument, I'm more of an athlete than a musical person. But I'm trying to get my sister to teach me to play the flute. So far, failure.

Super encouragement, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU JUST BELIEVE! You can try to say whatever you want, it's just going to end up like that. I play Saxophone, Alto. It's the only form of the saxophone I can play, and saxophone is just awesome. I've been able to get it to sound like Deku Pipes, too.

[Connor]

I'm not sure if it counts as "being able to play an instrument", but I can play most of the Zelda songs on my Ocarina :). It's so much fun!

http://ctrlv.in/i/4d24788b01ac1.jpg

[jelojuice]

Back when I was in band, which was elementary school, I used to play the violin. Of course now I don't even remember the proper way to hold a violin, but I enjoyed playing it at the time. Btw, awesome ocarina Connor :] I'm positive that counts as an instrument!

[AlaskaAce1996]

Just a few days ago I dropped my orchestra class because I lost interest in playing the viola.

[prince rallis]

i dont play an instrument but i have a harmonica

[bigzora98]

I dont play any instruments exept for the guitar i play a little. And of couse i play the ocarina, spirit flute, etc.

[xmajorax]

Bass guitar. XD
That's a sick instument.

[angelin1995]

I play guitar and keyboard, way better at guitar than keyboard :)

[PK Love Omega]

I am good with beats, so I must be good with drums. I want to learn the keyboard, but it's up in the loft....

And god damn I want to go back to my old school where not every person played football, Boys playing with girls were fine, people weren't slouches and.

Music lessons were free, and we were aloud to pick an instrument :D

[Josie]

I played a Piano before, but I quit after I smashed my hand in my locker

[PK Flash]

I play Alto Sax (Soloing in Jazz) Clarinet, Piano, Ukulele, and a bit of harmonica. I also want to learn to play the trumpet.

[Pendio]

I play three instruments mainly, those are:

Guitar

Ukulele

Drums

[The Other Color]

Here's an older pic of me and my best friends.
This was about 2 years ago, I have replaced the electric guitar with a Gold top Les Paul, got a nice Gretch hollow body, and my trusty white Fender precision bass. Maybe I'll do an up to date pic!

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7310/n5098438987121187793.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/n5098438987121187793.jpg/)

[Reaca]

I can kinda play Ocarina and like 1 note on guitar. I used to take guitar lessons, but I just didn't feel like playing.

[prongsbabe317]

Flute (main instrument), piccolo (guess this doesn't really count since it's basically the same as flute, just sounds an octave higher), piano, clarinet, tenor sax, oboe (secondary instrument), alto sax, and trumpet.

[KnowItAllBird]

I spend most of my time playing guitar. I also play saxaphone and dabble with the ocarina ;)

[Hyrulian Angel]

flute, ukulele, harp, ocarina.... oh! And I'm learning how to play pan flute!

[TheMasterSword]

I play Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, and Bari Sax. I also play a little guitar, piano, and drums.

[link28469]

I can kinda play the Piano and the Oboe, but I can fluently play the Trombone and the Drums.

[pokemonclub]

trumpet, piano, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar.

[Jonny]

I plan to learn the violin, I'm getting a cheap one for Christmas and will probably begin going to evening classes at a local collage for lessons.

As of right no however I'm musically inept. I can play a couple songs on a LoZ ocarina I have but besides that I'm afraid there is nothing :P

[HylianHero]

I play the Trombone in Jazz Band and the Euphonium in Concert Band.

[-KingJason]

I started out on Trumpet in 5th grade for concert band, I'm started French Horn last year (9th grade). It is truely one of the hardest instruments to play. I also play Guitar, Euphonium, and Piano.

[Wisdom Triforce]

I play ocarina great along with the alto sax

[S. Mario]

I mostly play piano, organ, trumpet, and ocarina. I can also play baritone and recorder, but I haven't touched those in a while. Other instruments I have, but haven't started learning yet are: pan flute, wooden fife, and guitar. I want to get a french horn and a small harp (like the one in Skyward Sword) and start learning those too.

[PK Love Omega]

I can play the piano. I just need to learn how to play Song Sheets. I taught myself how to play the beginning of Fourside/I love you, the beginning of Mother 3 Love theme and Skyward Sword's Beginning of Ballad of the Goddess

[Blank]

I usually play the guitar, but I can also play the drums and sing... in the shower.

[snakeb0t]

Violin
Bb Clarinet
Bass Clarinet

...and I suppose you could count the stuff that has the same fingerings as the violin.

[KirbyBBQ]

Guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, and a little bit of piano. ^^

[Reaca]

Well, I don't really know how to play an instrument, I did take guitar lessons for a bit. I also tried to learn how to play ocarina, but that didn't work out.

[ZeldaFan11]

I play .....
-Bb Clarinet
-Atlo Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Sopranno Sax
:) hopefully a ocarina one day:yes:

[Nicholas]

I play the controller and want learn to play the guitar and the ocarina but money is tight.

[MarinetheWitch]

I play the piano. That's all I play, well, so far. I want to play the guitar, but I don't know if that will be happening.

[Byrne]

lets see....
drums;ocarina;trombone;piano/keyboard

[Wisom1]

Electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and viola (a brazilian instrument)

[Danigo92498]

I played the Clairnet for two years, played a guitar, learning the piano and starting the violin
--
I'VE MASTERED THE OCARINA

[bdjace]

I play the guitar. Sadly I do not take as much time to play it as I would like. :(

[Minininny]

I play the flute. I would love to learn to play an ocarina though...Especially a Songbird Zelda Ocarina. :)

[Link8150]

I teach myself how to play the Piano/Keyboard, and I got an Ocarina for Christmas

[David]

I'm a percussionist. If you know what percussion instruments are, I can play almost every single one of them. I've been playing for about 6 years, and I love every bit of it. My best instrument is the marching snare drum. I am on the snare line in my college marching band, and I really enjoy it.

[GanonSlayr]

I play Bass Guitar. I'm okay, I can kind've read music though, but it takes a long time to get the piece down. I can do ocarina tabs, and now 3-4 chords on guitar.

[Caige]

I played trumpet in 4th - 6th grade. It might have been three years since then, yes, but I'd be willing to bet I still got it. ;)

I have a guitar and plan to start learning as soon as I find someone who'd actually be willing to teach me, that I could get along with and respect. That's hard to find in this town.

[Kitkat]

I started playing the piano when I was four, and from there I went on to the keyboard. I also recently started playing drums too, so far they're really fun ^^

[link1997]

I dont play an instrument but i would LOVE to play the ocarina like Link :)

[Corrol132]

I play the bass, a little violin, harmonica, keyboard and thats it.

[Fred Flintstone]

I play the cello. It is less convenient that the violin but the lower, richer tone is well worth it.

[SongOfTime]

I play the piano. I love how they sound.

[DLC]

I play Drums, mainly cause without you, most bands would fall apart. Unless you had a really rhythmic bassist.

[Berlioz]

I play the piano, but I use it mainly to compose as I find little interest in playing other people's stuff. xD

[biggoron_sword]

I play the bass clarinet. My friend IS A FREAKING GOD ON THE OCARINA (which I would like to learn how to play).

[TwilightKing]

I play the ocarina (hylian shield 6 hole to be exact) and piano.

[MasterSwordBoy1]

I play piano and trombone, but sadly, I can't play and Zelda songs on them.

[Snakedoctor]

I have played Trumpet for the past 8 years, Taught myself how to play piano last year and my brother's teaching me how to play guitar.

[Din'sFlame]

I play the piano. I began play when I was 5, and I'm 14 now, so I've played for 9 years. And I still love it with all my heart.

[kokirion]

I started playing piano just over a year ago.. but I made a fantastic progress, I'm already able to play wind form naruto :D

[Sir Analog]

Self-Taught to play the Ocarina (many types) since I was about 8.
Teacher/Self (Both) to play Guitar when I was 14.
I used to play piano when I was seven, but my teacher said I sucked and I would never go anywhere in life so I quit.

[Trio the Punch]

I've played ze guitar for about 2 und a half years, und I like to sink that I am at least upper mediocre at it. I mean, I haven't taken lessons or anysing, but I do know how to play at least a hundred or so songs (alzough, what I know and what I can remember are zwei different sings). I recently learned 'Fly By Night', which I have been playing a lot. I also recently learned 'Typing like Germans talk, and vaiting a very long while to acknowledge it.' A lesser known Abba single, but un decent one I sink. I also just got a banjo, which I love but am horrible at. I can play several songs on the piano, but I'm not sure if you could really say I know how to play it.

[WulfLink]

I'm a drummer, with some guitar experence. I love them both, and I'm hoping to someday learn the trumpet, and the saxaphone. :)