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> If You Could Take Up A New Instrument, What Would It Be?
If you could take up a new instrument, what would it be?
If you could take up a new instrument, what would it be?
Piano [ 4 ] ** [6.78%]
Organ [ 2 ] ** [3.39%]
Flute [ 1 ] ** [1.69%]
clarinet [ 2 ] ** [3.39%]
saxophone [ 3 ] ** [5.08%]
oboe [ 7 ] ** [11.86%]
bassoon [ 2 ] ** [3.39%]
violin [ 3 ] ** [5.08%]
viola [ 2 ] ** [3.39%]
cello [ 12 ] ** [20.34%]
double bass [ 1 ] ** [1.69%]
harp [ 7 ] ** [11.86%]
trumpet [ 3 ] ** [5.08%]
cornet [ 1 ] ** [1.69%]
tenor horn [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
tuba [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
trombone [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
drums [ 1 ] ** [1.69%]
orchestral percussion [ 4 ] ** [6.78%]
Other- write below [ 4 ] ** [6.78%]
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jacobpianofluteorgan
post Aug 8 2007, 06:13 PM
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if i were to choose a new instrument to play, i would choose either saxophone, violin, or harp. baritione sax probably, cos i love the deep notes. violin because it sounds fantastic when played well(but awful when not!), and harp because it sounds amazing, has a distinctive sound, and they arent very many harp players around.


What instrument would you take up if you could???
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post Aug 8 2007, 07:22 PM
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You've forgotten the voice...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

As for me, probably a woodwind instrument of some kind, possibly clarinet...

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post Aug 8 2007, 08:22 PM
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QUOTE(Car Expert @ Aug 8 2007, 08:22 PM) *

You've forgotten the voice...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

As for me, probably a woodwind instrument of some kind, possibly clarinet...

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I voted 'other' - and it's singing that I have in mind! I'll never be a singer, as such, but if I had an extremely sympathetic teacher that I already knew well I'd like at least to be able to sing in a choir. I sang soprano in the school choir, many moons ago, but I'd have to sing alto now and I just can't get the notes right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Never mind produce a pleasant sound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 8 2007, 09:10 PM
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I voted Trumpet...I actually wouldn't mind starting that!
Always wanted to have a go at Bass guitar tho... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 8 2007, 09:17 PM
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In the other thread, a while ago, I voted double bass, and then changed my mind to viola (which I'm hopefully starting next week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)). This time I voted for harp, as I would love to be able to play the clarsach - it's a truly beautiful instrument (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif).
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post Aug 9 2007, 05:44 AM
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Probably trumpet as I love all the effects they can make and aleady play instruments from the other families! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 9 2007, 08:03 AM
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It would probably be between trumpet and French horn for me (however my cousin plays trumpet and it would become a competition).

I've never been good with strings instruments, and I wouldn't want to play a double reeded instrument. The clarinet would probably just take me away from my flute playing even though I'd love top play it.

I'd also love to play orchestral percussion so that I could show up all the rubbish ones at the summer music courses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/niceThread.gif) BTW
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post Aug 9 2007, 01:59 PM
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I voted orchestral percussion.
Would also like to play French horn, alto flute, hammered dulcimer and a few other things, but they weren't on the list.
I already dabble with keyboards and woodwind, plus a little bit with strings and brass. I'm just really interested in how different instruments work and in the different sounds I can get out of them. The only ones that I don't want to try to play are double-reeds - not sure exactly why but I think it's something to do with the feel of the reed.

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post Aug 9 2007, 02:10 PM
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I took up french horn 2 years ago, after 4 years of trumpet and 3 years of tenor horn, doubling up with my 8 years of clarinet and piano (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I'd love to play a cello, but i think i've picked up enough extra instruments for now.

If you ever do take up another instrument, DO NOT pick french horn, christ its a marathon to play 3 blind mice let alone a concerto (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 10 2007, 12:35 AM
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What no French horn? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 10 2007, 10:01 AM
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anything! can't decide...
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post Aug 10 2007, 10:27 AM
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I'd love to play the harp. However, obviously you need a lot of space AND be able to lug it from venue to venue..

So when I'm rich and live in a huge house (I wish!), I'll get myself one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 10 2007, 10:37 AM
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Probably have to be harp I suppose as I've played everything else on that list!
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post Aug 10 2007, 07:25 PM
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I'd love to be able to play orchestral percussion properly! I tried once in band but it was nothing short of disastorous (spelling)?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)

Any other instrument would do though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 10 2007, 07:26 PM
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I would like to know what it's like to play all of the instruments you listed (except for the ones I can play, piano, harp and cornet), so I voted for "other".

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