What instrument does /b/ play, and how good would you describe yourself?
>Pic related, my current instrument and I'd say I'm okay, not amazing but fairly competent
i play bass and i can jam easily and i know all my notes ( i'm frenchie) so my english is fucking bad.sorry. i love metal ! and if you play a 7-string guitar i think you know what i'm talking about
I play guitar and keys. I'm ok. I record stuff but I don't gig, don't think I would gig. I used to play trumpet for about 9 years and was fantastic but I lost it all now. That's a handsome guitar OP
Drums
I can play good enough for me to be happy
>>674844122
Thanks, its actually only about USD200 but thank you
>>674843758
I feel ya and your English is pretty good, just work on capitalization and a little grammar.
I play violin. Not terrible, but far from stellar. It's a hobby more than anything, so I barely practice and mostly just much around improvising anime theme songs. Pretty comfy.
>>674844706
is there a cheep violin that's decent? i would love to learna bowed instrument, it's been a dream of mine for awhile
>>674844706
Can you sight read sheet music?
I've been playing bass for 8 years, guitar for 6. I'd say I'm definitely a high ranged intermediate player for both.
I can read any bass or guitar chart and be able to walk/comp/follow melody easily thanks to a two year long jazz grind.
I mainly play jazz on my bass and metal on my gits. Been practicing at least 2 hours a day for the past 3 years, on and off before then.
-Crappy Washburn Bantam bass
-89' American Standard Strat
-Standard Ibanez S with SD pups
-Standard Ibanez RG seven string (Pictured)
I wanna get a new 6 string, (pictured) is it too gaudy though
>>674845153
>>674845153
Hey man, could you give me a few suggestions of some jazz songs to play on bass? Really wanna get more into it!
Lead guitar/vocals. Gibson SGs are my fave, I have 4.
I play well enough, people are entertained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eu8PMcBHnc
>>674845697
meh if that's your style, go for it man. I like the colors
>>674846073
Fantasy by Earth Wind and Fire arranged by Paul Murtha is a great one, so is Autumn Leaves (super classic, everyone should know how to play it). If you want a challange, check out Spain by Chic Corea. That one is super fun but pretty tricky
I've played guitar forever, I can jam and improvise and play really fast and technical but I hate learning songs all the way through. I like playing drums and bass better. Guitar is gibson nighthawk, its hollow but looks like a solid body guitar.
Xylophone here. Not big deal but have potencial ;)
>future marimba
>>674846574
I like it bro. The booty was good too. Personally I can't get into playing Gibsons. What appeals to you about them?
>>674846873
beautiful guitar. I can relate with the learning songs all the way through. Pretty boring imo, I'd rather write or jam through a chart
all of these but this is a shitty photo
>>674844122
comfy as hell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikvTBsnvoh4
>>674847108
Do you try and use your xylophone skills to pick up chicks?
>>674847186
Ha I've seen you around here. I would recommend selling all of those (given there's not too much sentimental value attached) and buying a good quality Ibanez rg/mexican strat and an acoustic. Quality over quantity, but that's just me
>>674847176
I got one off a guy 20 years ago for $300 in a bar. I've just been playing them ever since. Also, they're slim and clear the beer gut. Ha.
>>674843401
I Play a Fender jaguar. I'm not that good yet but I want to keep learning.
I've been playing trumpet for 8 years now
I play a lot of jazz and some concert music...I really like both
>Yahmaha Bobby Shew Custom Z
>>674843401
I came.
That's a sexy beast anon.
>>674847665
What music are you trying to learn? and have you taken any lessons?
>>674847935
There are much sexier guitars
>>674847650
Yeah man I love slim guitars. My S is super light and thin and it feels super nice, as is the neck on my rg. I often find myself in discomfort when playing my strat tbh. pretty heavy and feels unbalanced, not really my thing but i got it FOR FREE from my neighbor, so i obviously couldn't pass it up
>>674847643
hey i plan on getting something nice for myself in the coming months thanks for the recomendations
>>674848140
>>674847935
pic related
>>674847593
There are some "weird works (japanese, brazilians)" for this instrument and girls like it. You can use multiple percussion in a concert, too.
But I think other instruments are more attractive for women.
gonna dump some beauts
>>674847955
As of now just a bunch of Grateful Dead. I use to take lessons in ''09 but stopped in '11. I never practiced or anything at that time and was kinda ignorant to the fact that I had too. I'll probably start lessons again soon.
>>674848351
sexiest guitar
>>674843401
Banjo. Pretty high end player. There are better out there obviously, but I'd say I'm in the top third for sure.
>>674848351
Noiche.
Been thinking about getting a 7 string myself. Would you recommend?
Trombone
Pretty good
Lots of modern jazz
I play bass, the one pictured. I'm pretty mediocre.
>>674843401
skin flute
>>674848728
Depends, if you want a heavier sound then yes, but otherwise its a lot more money just to have that 7th string
What do you think about glass harp (cups of wine)? I want to do classical music in that instrument.
>beta as fuck?
>>674848643
Top third in the world, that is.
>>674843401
I do bass
I'm good
>>674849070
Would be cool as fuck, honestly
>>674849070
bro if you want to be god-tier take up the glass armonica. it's absolutely unique and gorgeous. prolly quite expensive though...
>>674849245
>all instruments vandalized with faggoty stickers
>"I'm good"
Yea, sure you are, kid. Come back when you graduate high school.
OP here, any guitar players have any tips for learning sweep picking
>>674848728
yes most definitely. I played a six with .60 strings in B standard for a while and eventually fell in love with the lowness so just bought a 7. My RG is beyond amazing for it's price ($500). Some people go through a huge learning curve after getting a 7, taking like a year to get used to it, but I feel 100% comfortable on it. I think this is because I was so used to the tuning from by six being in b standard, so maybe start with that for a couple months, get used to it, then buy a 7.
As for 7 string guitars, you can never go wrong with an RG standard. amazing quality for the price and even the stock pups sound good. If you have money tho, definitely get an Ibanez Prestige.
Other than Ibanez, ESP has some good 7's, as does Legator and higher end Jacksons. All personal preference tho.
But yeah 7's are great, 10/10 highly recommend even if not into metal
>>674849656
Sure. Use the leading edge, at a slight angle. During the down stroke, don't use too much pressure.
>>674849426
>expensive
That's the problem :( but you're right!
>>674849785
What about the upstroke
>>674849917
Well there too, but it's easier on the up stroke. Seems to flow easier.
>>674849245
How do you like your thunderbird? I'm considering getting one for gigs cause the one I use for recording has taken a few hard hits and I don't want it to get worse than it already is.
>>674843401
Celtic harp. And sucks hard. Hard instrument and you must study in a classical harp...
>>674850368
Currently have a yamaha trbx504
>>674848234
I've got a strat, Jaguar, mosrite knockoff, few others, but the SGs are mostly all I pick up.
>>674850422
Shit dude thats impressive
Drums
>average at best
Electric Guitar
>below average
Piano
>just started learning
>Obsessed with music theory atm for some reason
I havnt really played guitar or drums for ages but getting back into it
>>674849656
TAKE IT SLOW and watch the pinky and ring of your fretting hand. Do not let them curl.
Practice slowly with a metronome, that's the only way to be able to play it fast. Pick two arpeggios to sweep through, one major one minor (for varying sound so it isnt TOO boring), close together using top 5 strings.
Practice for 10 mins at very slow speed, paying attention to form and rhythm (WITH METRONOME). Take a break for 5 mins. Do same arpegs for 5 mins at same speed. Break for 5. Do same arpegs for 10 mins at slighty faster speed (15 bpm higher). Break for 5. Increase speed, practice 10 mins, break, increase, ect. Do daily.
IF YOU MESS UP OR PLAY OFF BEAT YOU'RE GOING TO FAST. SLOW DOWN.
Breaking is crucial too. Helps your brain fuse the muscle memory and gets in in your fingers easier
>>674847471
Is this you? I find it interresting
Guitar. Been playing for 7 years. My strongest point is improvising, so my theory is pretty good, and I like my phrasing right now.
I used to want to become really good at alternate picking, but I never really practiced. I'm left handed but I play guitar right handed so my right hand has always been weaker. So my style developed into a lot of legato and a whole lot of hybrid picking. Also I love Guthrie Govan so I stole some of his hybrid picking stuff
Baritone player, in college. March drum corps. Sucks playing an obscure instrument
>>674850422
Welsh fag here.
Any pics of the harp?
>>674851210
So you're in it for the pussy? You're no musician. You're a fucking wannabe.
>Trombone: 12 years, mostly jazz, play in my community jazz band
>Guitar: 10 years mostly lead guitar sometimes rhythm, play metal and campfire songs
>Bass: 4 years, punk and metal music
>Flute: 2 years just started playing so I could learn a woodwind instrument, not very good, my trombone embouchure is to blame as well as not playing very often
>>674850368
ahhh.... The tone is actually fuckin killer, but i can't stand the fucking neck. it's a FAT neck. Don't like it one bit
my jazz is my "playing" bass. slim neck- all stock, great tone though.
Dig it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH3lGr062PU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkCavCxjoQI
https://youtu.be/s6BS25o3g2Q
>>674843401
Bagpipes. At least within the top 20% skill level, I like to think
the pink Oboe
expert
>>674843401
Guitar. I make a living by playing and teaching guitar. Lot of people told me I play really good. But deep inside, I just feel like untalented shitty player who listens to too much people with shitty taste.
>>674849426
>Only a handful of people can play it and their not very good.
My vocal cords. Literally the best.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1yZwzMKjjRj
>What instrument does /b/ play
This is my #1.
>how good would you describe yourself
Ritchie Blackmore said I was "Very good".
Who am I to argue with him.
>>674850902
yeah this
>>674851734
Fuck, I wanna learn the pipes so bad. I've heard that trying to learn solo with a chanter is a bad idea though. Everything I've read said you NEED to learn from another player, face to face.
>>674851734
Are you the gril?
>>674849635
>vandalized
>kid
no one pays to see you play, wittle bitch
>>674851864
Pfft. Yea right. Fucking liar.
>>674844122
.....Just to be clear you have a home recording studio and you play with sub-400$ fucking instruments? Dude. Priorities
>>674851977
Except for when they do.
>>674852076
Being able to record is not the same as having a home studio.
>>674852076
Tone is one thing, but if dude is good, skillwise let him be
>>674849245
You ruined your beautiful P-basses by putting shitty stickers on them. Why the fuck do people like this exist?
>>674849426
another weird but amazing instrument is the musical saw
pic related
>>674851905
It is possible to learn the basics by yourself. There are probably some good youtube vids out there these days. But there are a lot of nuances that you really can't master without an instructor. If you wanna just be able to say you can play bagpipes, learn on your own; if you wanna actually get good, get lessons
>>674852245
Take another look at that photo buddy. That's had some decent money and effort put into it
>>674852090
you keep tellin yourself that buddy
Her name is Javiela. She cheated on me for a few months before I figured it all out. It hurts like a bitch and it's my time for payback. I am here by today releasing all her videos( bitch loved getting in the ass , jesus that pussy) She is also legal I promise. .. http://www78.zippyshare.com/v/ubuw4Usy/file.html .. Will be removed in 5 mintues. /b/ OP is not a fag <3 7
>>674852076
playing is a hobby, doing audio work is my career. i'm not a serious musician
>>674852297
>>674851848
>>674849426
Come on! /b/ro is right. Glass armonica will be amazing!
>>674846574
This was way better than I expected it to be.
>>674844122
oh shit, dude youre from the saddle bastions thread
>>674852265
>stickers
>1
cry like a fucking faggot
It's 2016 if you can't play at least one instrument yet kill yourself.. Please
>>674846574
THE MAN
all hail Henry
leader of the pack!
>>674851657
Yeah I've played both the fenders you have pictured. They're great. I was saving up to get a fender p bass but I was curious about the thunderbird. Your input really seals the deal, though.
>>674846574
Shitty copy of The Locust?
>>674852020
>Pfft. Yea right. Fucking liar.
Whatever, Junior.
I guess if I told you I've jammed with Eddie VanHalen you'd think that was a lie also.
/ Both are true.
>>674852722
Bless you my child.
>>674848643
I always wanted to ask banjo player "How do you think about Bela Fleck?"
>>674852790
I mean if you have a budget you could do a Gibson.
But nah- the Epiphone are shit.
actually Google "Fenderbird"
It's what John Entwhistle would play.
Not my picture but this is my instrument
>in b4 not a real telecaster
>>674852090
>>674852404
Both prove. Post links to shows and /b/ will judge.
I play guitar, I'm alright. Not great, used to be better but I seriously injured my left hand and had to put it down for a couple years
Bass player with an imitation of Warwick. Just good. But I can't play without scores...
>>674853450
he won't cuz he's a fag
Played piano since I was 7 (21 now) and I think it's the only instrument I'll ever play. On multiplayer piano right now if anyone wants to join.
I play harmonica, good
I play bass guitar, extremely well
I play guitar, moderately OK
I play clarinet, like a god
>>674851408
Nah, just finding music and what not. If I didn't enjoy playing it, I wouldn't be doing it.
>>674849656
Its no really worth it unles you want to play speed metal or DT tier of prog. I have never heard any tasteful sweep part. But if you really want to, then be extremly careful about your rhytm (thats the hardest part of sweep), found some good videolecture, or better - private teacher and learn it. Not that hard.
I play the computer
>>674853555
2 of my guitars, I also have a B.C. Rich Warlock, and 2 acoustics
>>674843401
>bass, guitar, keyboard, sing, program drums/midistuff effects.
I am talented but.. I rack disiprine.. working on a black metal album and an electronic album.. kindof a mess right now, holding instruments hurts because of car wreck .. fucking thats life right?
I have a Ibanez s, pink fender strat, gibson nighthawk, epiphone strat i sanded into a sg shape, and 2 acoustic guitars.
I used to have a wood grain sg but it got stolen by a bandmate, Used to have a epiphone blacklabelsociety lespaul that was stolen by mexican i thought was a friend.(he ended up going to jail)
My alcoholic stepdad has like 300 guitars in a house he has but doesn't live in that I get to play sometimes. His guitar collection is so nice, hes got like everything. I like his godins. (after he retired from working on the train he started drinking vodka so much, after 2 weeks of being retired he drank so much he did damage he looks like 86 buts hes 68, prob going to die soon)
>>674854002
you'll get better
>>674843401
Guitar
>Jimmy Page level
>>674854167
Prove through vocaroo
>>674843401
Dj here... I'm a musician, right?
>>674854002
You're a goddamn disgrace
>>674854137
trying, played some guitar a few nights ago wound up regretting it though.. thank you anon. T_T
>>674853675
what room on multiplayer?
>>674854360
WATCH ME PRESS PLAY AWW YEEE
>>674854484
I know D:
Piano. I'm pretty good, I wish I could read sheet music a lot better, but I have a pretty good ear
>>674854510
http://www.multiplayerpiano.com/Piano%20players%20only Im the boogie guy
>>674843401
I play the skin flute, not only does it sound great and taste great but it also feels amazing when it's in my mouth.
>>674852522
I'm educated, been cultured because i only date elitist bitches and i wasn't aware of its existence until about 5 mins ago
>>674849656
>OP here, any guitar players have any tips for learning sweep picking
I find it's easier if you use a "Home Plate" style pick.
>>674853909
I agree.. I learnt how to do it years ago I almost never find myself doing it.
>>674851734
There is a 12 year old kid who lives across from me who is killer on the bag pipes. I want to incorporate him into my band somehow just for the lols
>>674849656
check out the michelangelo baito videos or some guitar world stuff.. it helped me alot to get started into it.. then its just doing it every fucking day for 10000000000 hours.
>>674854167
https://youtu.be/bvLahQ93Tok
It's not zeppelin but it's proof
I play classical double bass. I go to a conservatory in the US, and I'd like to think I'm pretty good.
pic related
>>674854357
>>674855116
Here yah go
>>674855116
wow. that's really gay
>>674852891
This kind of statement kind of calls for a proof. If you are that good, and want to stay anonymouse, just record something godly on vocaroo .
>>674855337
^_^ goodbye
>>674854643
It's like learning how to do anything on guitar get a metronome and play the arpeggio at a slow tempo.
>>674843401
A long time ago I played the piano.
I was moderately decent at it before I got too busy with school to practice.
Now I'm probably 3/10.
>>674854994
If it took you that long to pick it up than wow.. Took me a week
>>674854723
Yep. Exactly. I learned it becouse I felt I should know every common technique (guitar teacher) but I have never ever used it in my own music, because i dont see any musical use for it.
>>674855436
>learning how to do anything
>being this gay
>>674852090
kicked your ass
>>674843401
Y play classical music and jaZz, amon other styles, on piano. I'm trying to work with music
>>674855926
>on guitar
>being this autistic
>>674853787
What kind of tip would you have for a bass player? What's integral in your opinion.
Op and I are on multiplayer piano, musicians come join?
http://www.multiplayerpiano.com/Piano%20players%20only
>>674855116
>Plays 20 old unoriginal licks.
>Unable to stay in tempo
>Unable to bend to correct pitch.
>Jimmy page level.
Poor jimmy.
>>674856390
You've got to slap the strings really hard.. Pretend the bass guitar is your wife
>>674856546
Uh the tempos off not him.. The note on the recordings out of tune
>>674856600
Thank you?
>>674847186
What amps/pedals do you run?
>>674848625
Don't the guitarists from Black Veil Brides use those? They don't look too bad
>>674856787
That post actually made me smile. Thanks buddy.
>>674856546
Well, I've been playing for 10 years with 4 years of professional lessons from one of the top 10 shredders in America. But you're right poor Jimmy. First off Led Zeppelin is way easier than what I just played
>blues riffs
>so difficult
Secondly if you think Jimmy Page was a real technical guy you're a fucking moron. Have you ever watched him live? He looks like he's about to slip into a heroin induced coma half the time. He's a God but it's not impossible to play at his level. I guess a little cuck like you who can probably only play smoke on the water wouldn't understand that though.
>>674857143
yes and now I feel like they have become less cool
>>674854597
reverse google search
>skin flute
top kek
>>674854633
>i only date elitist bitches
kek
>>674857982
Yeah, the only good thing I can say about that band is that their guitarists are good. They just dress like gimps, and their singer is a douche fuck
>>674854569
you're fucking awesome
>>674857409
I wasnt talking about how technical he was. I was talking about how good and influential he was. If you are unable to see the difference, you should probably sell your guitar and start with sports or something.
Guitar
>Pic is just some random stratocaster i stole from the internet.
I can also play bass, some piano and violin.
I can play decent guitar and bass. Piano and violin, not so much
>>674848601
I know you
>>674848351
mmmm yass
>>674854643
Whats a "Home Plate" style pick
>>674858516
You're the one talking about how technical he is
"Unable to stay in tempo" "Shitty pitch"
At this point I know I'm pretty much just being bated by somebody who clearly doesn't play an instrument.
>>674850902
I own an ormsby, please tell me that's yours
But I suck.
Play grunge on a fender strat, not too great at it but I can handle
>>674859387
Capability to stay in tempo is matter of technique?
Relative pitch is part of technique too?
Nothing to say here. Stay strong buddy, one day you will catch´em all.
>>674853675
Uhm, are you going to finnish that plate anon?
>>674859029
What would you tell a learning bass player what's important?
>>674861362
Rhytm and harmony. Thats the foundation of your instrument.
>>674859341
>Whats a "Home Plate" style pick
Guitar: 6 years, main a Tele for blues, PNW, and jazz, 7 string Schecter for rock and metal. Great at theory, improv, and writing progressions.
Bass: same as guitar. Ibanez 5 string.
Sax: Tenor, Alto, Bari, 5 years. Played in my high schools jazz band, the theory and improv came in handy.
Drums: 2 years. Very efficient if I say so myself (douche bag response I know) been working on poly-rhythmic beats and recording drum tracks for my guitar playing.
Keys: 1 year self taught, but theory made it very easy and understandable.
Anything is possible if you work hard enough at it. I started out sucking at all of these. It just takes practice! :)
I play saxophone. I'm pretty good. This is mine
skin flute
>>674863554
Nice
