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heslop01	Dec 22 2006, 04:56 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Sakon Nakhon, Thailand Member No.: 3934	Well. I want to learn a new instrument, as I think it's quite good to expand muscial horizons ( and I want a career in music ). Currently I play piano and violin. I don't want to play any brass or the sax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif). I'm contemplating - Oboe, Clarinet or something along those lines. What is your opinions or suggestions would be helpful (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Many Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) xx

sbhoa	Dec 22 2006, 05:02 PM Post #2
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18918 Joined: 31-October 03 From: Tameside Member No.: 24	Choose an instrument because you really like it and want to play it. If you choose because you think it would be useful or because you think you should you are less likely to stick with it and it may either finish up becoming a chore or gathering dust.

heslop01	Dec 22 2006, 05:06 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Sakon Nakhon, Thailand Member No.: 3934	I really want to learn a woodwind instrument. But stuck between clarinet and oboe. I don't think flute as my sister says " that's a girl's instrument, not for boys "

sbhoa	Dec 22 2006, 05:08 PM Post #4
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18918 Joined: 31-October 03 From: Tameside Member No.: 24	Do you believe everything your sister says? Seriously though, if you like the flute then learn it. All that girl/boy instrument is rubbish and have you noticed that it mostly aims to discourage boys? Not fair is it? (and I'm female).

heslop01	Dec 22 2006, 05:11 PM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Sakon Nakhon, Thailand Member No.: 3934	I go with your opinion and must say, THANK YOU! ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

astrakhan	Dec 22 2006, 05:54 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Italy Member No.: 5785	Lots of male jazz flute players - Nicola Stilo, Herbie Mann, Eric Dolphy, Bud Shank, Harold McNair. Dave Valentine, all those Cubans too, they rock... Alberto Soccarras, Orlando Valle... All good if you like jazz (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But even if you don't the flute is a great instrument. All the best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

katyjay	Dec 22 2006, 06:05 PM Post #7
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 15848 Joined: 13-December 03 From: North Surrey Member No.: 275	Heslop, I don't want to be a spoilsport, but I'd have a bit of a think first before starting a new instrument. You've just got 112 for Grade 3 piano, which is an OK but not brilliant result. You're planning to skip a grade and go on to Grade 5 piano quite quickly - which will require a shedload of work from you to make up the distance from a below average Grade 3. And you're playing the violin, which you've not long started. Wouldn't it be better to consolidate these first rather than trying to add another instrument on? How much practice time do you have to spare?

jacobvaneyck	Dec 22 2006, 06:13 PM Post #8
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3595 Joined: 20-January 05 Member No.: 2998	QUOTE(heslop01 @ Dec 22 2006, 05:06 PM) I don't think flute as my sister says " that's a girl's instrument, not for boys " Forgetting the endless list like Galway Pahud Gallois Blau Gilbert Moyse Wye Cox Bennet That's the very best, but there are several boys in various schools who play the flute with great success. As to the original question, do you want to be a jack of all trades or a master of one? And if you narrow your choice choose what you want to do. What would give you the most pleasure? Maybe one you like the sound of, like the feel, or whatever else. Good luck choosing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

heslop01	Dec 22 2006, 06:25 PM Post #9
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Sakon Nakhon, Thailand Member No.: 3934	KatyJay. I've been playing violin for a year and a half, but haven't taken any exams yet. However I do respect what your saying.

lizbun	Dec 22 2006, 08:45 PM Post #10
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 4772 Joined: 11-July 06 From: somewhere Member No.: 7250	QUOTE(neil.clarinet @ Dec 22 2006, 06:13 PM) That's the very best, but there are several boys in various schools who play the flute with great success. The best flautist in the school concert band is a boy

oboe angel	Dec 22 2006, 09:04 PM Post #11
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 29-January 06 Member No.: 6010	QUOTE(katyjay @ Dec 22 2006, 06:05 PM) Heslop, I don't want to be a spoilsport, but I'd have a bit of a think first before starting a new instrument. You've just got 112 for Grade 3 piano, which is an OK but not brilliant result. You're planning to skip a grade and go on to Grade 5 piano quite quickly - which will require a shedload of work from you to make up the distance from a below average Grade 3. And you're playing the violin, which you've not long started. Wouldn't it be better to consolidate these first rather than trying to add another instrument on? How much practice time do you have to spare? thats rlly mean if he wants to start a new instrument then he shud go for it! besides 112 is still a gud result

Tori_flute	Dec 22 2006, 09:13 PM Post #12
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 10-December 06 From: Udny, Aberdeenshire Member No.: 8631	Flute - its the best, so be the best and learn the FLUTE!

heslop01	Dec 23 2006, 03:37 PM Post #13
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Sakon Nakhon, Thailand Member No.: 3934	Thank you Oboe Angel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . And KJ asked " How much free time do you have ? ". My answer - alot, I don't do anything. And I feel slightly offended at your comments of my piano playing being " below average " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) and I think 112 is a good mark - if it gets a pass then that's what really counts. And not be offensive myself but from looking at some Grade 8 results I'm only 13 marks behind. Also, my piano teacher agreed that I would be able to cope with grade 5 . I have been asked if I want to buy a flute, but somehow I feel more towards the oboe - as not many people I know play it.

Noodelz	Dec 23 2006, 07:31 PM Post #14
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 4380 Joined: 30-June 05 From: London Member No.: 4025	QUOTE(heslop01 @ Dec 23 2006, 03:37 PM) looking at some Grade 8 results I'm only 13 marks behind It doesn't really work like that. Grade 3 and Grade 8 are two differnt exams so you cannot compare your score to someone who has taken grade 8. You might be a quick learner and it does happen (I did grade 5 one year ago and I'm doing grade 8 in March) but music isn't just about exams. As you approach grade 5, you should be trying out some pieces from the 'standard repertoire'. That will be a test to see if you really are a grade 5 pianist. I agree with Katyjay, you should be concentrating on your violin playing and the jump from g3 to g5 on the piano isn't easy. When you feel confident on the violin, then consider trying out another instrument.

melody_maker	Dec 23 2006, 07:40 PM Post #15
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1370 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Oban / Aberdeen Member No.: 4278	Hey I think you should listen to some music of the instrumets you're thinking of, and decide which sound you like better. If you really like the flute, then go for it! My brother plays the flute and he is quite sure it's not girly! He is getting known now for playing the "Star wars" music on it! Also, check for teachers available, and get your embouchure checked. I really wanted to play the flute, but couldn't as I had more of a clarinet embouchure if that makes sense. With the exam thing, I would say it's fine to go from grade 3 to grade 5, as i went from never having sat an exam before to going straight in at grade 8! Good luck choosing! x x x x x x x x

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