The Musicians Thread - Page 3

kalbears13 · 07-13-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

Ukulele is super fun. Almost all popular music uses 4 part chords (either 4 part triads or 7 chords) and you can have a lot of fun converting songs into Ukulele pieces.

haha I don't know if I would call it "fun". Chords are easy but translating a melody is tedious. The only ones that are easy are Jack Johnson's, but I feel so lame playing those because everyone does.

awfullyquiet · 07-15-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fenikz

my set up

fenikz. you're so super metal.

Paranoidmoonduck · 07-15-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kalbears13

haha I don't know if I would call it "fun". Chords are easy but translating a melody is tedious. The only ones that are easy are Jack Johnson's, but I feel so lame playing those because everyone does.

Who plays melody on a Ukulele? It's cake with chords and that's how you're supposed to use it.

fenikz · 07-15-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by awfullyquiet

fenikz. you're so super metal.

i most certainly am

themaninblack · 07-15-2009, 08:09 PM

So I think I want to get a Little Martin or a Baby Taylor whenever I sell my electric. I was wondering if anyone has had or used either and could give me some opinions.

ChezPower4 · 07-15-2009, 08:11 PM

My Guitar <3

kalbears13 · 07-16-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

Who plays melody on a Ukulele? It's cake with chords and that's how you're supposed to use it.

That's why I try to play a melody. Anyone can switch from a guitar and learn the chords for a ukulele in a day.

This guy is my inspiration. If anyone played an instrument how they're supposed to play it then there probably would be no Rock and Roll and everything that came from that.

awfullyquiet · 07-16-2009, 01:49 AM

chords. have notes.
notes. form melodies?

am i missing something? you can have chord progressions create melodies.

fyi. that was awesome.

kalbears13 · 07-16-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by awfullyquiet

chords. have notes.
notes. form melodies?

am i missing something? you can have chord progressions create melodies.

fyi. that was awesome.

Playing chords form harmonies.
Playing single notes form melodies.

awfullyquiet · 07-16-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kalbears13

Playing chords form harmonies.
Playing single notes form melodies.

i know that, 'essentially' what you're saying is correct.

essentially playing

c5, e5, bflat 5
c5, e5, a5
c5, e5, g5

is a melody, not a 'harmony'. sure there's harmonic elements in it, but the chord is playing a melody through progression. and that's what i'm getting at.

Paranoidmoonduck · 07-16-2009, 02:39 PM

Kalbears, I certainly didn't want to try and convince you to not push the boundaries of what a Ukulele can do. You just reacted strangely when I called the instrument fun, and I was concerned you were missing the place where I found the most enjoyment with it. Anyway.

Yes, melody can result from harmony. Normally our brains take the progression of the highest frequency notes (or sometimes the loudest) and label it as the harmony anyway. However, if you're just simple chord progressions, not much of a melody will emerge.

tjsunstein · 07-16-2009, 02:54 PM

I'm going to buy a beginner guitar soon and teach myself.

kalbears13 · 07-16-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

Kalbears, I certainly didn't want to try and convince you to not push the boundaries of what a Ukulele can do. You just reacted strangely when I called the instrument fun, and I was concerned you were missing the place where I found the most enjoyment with it. Anyway.

I guess it came out kinda weird. I just get a little defensive when people say the ukulele is easy because I get it a lot.

vikes_28 · 07-17-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChezPower4

My Guitar <3

DUMB. I only see people playing stupid looking **** like thin in metal bands.

vikes_28 · 07-17-2009, 01:39 AM

vikes_28 · 07-17-2009, 01:40 AM

That's my bass

fenikz · 07-17-2009, 02:44 AM

ha holy **** i have the same bass, mine's a older version but it only cost me $20 at a garage sale

MetSox17 · 07-17-2009, 03:34 AM

So does anyone play anything that isn't a string instrument?

fenikz · 07-17-2009, 03:35 AM

i played the trumpet in 3rd grade

Thumper · 07-17-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

So does anyone play anything that isn't a string instrument?

Yes, I play the drums and I can play mallet instruments (marimba, xylophone, bells etc.). I was in band for 5 years.

awfullyquiet · 07-17-2009, 09:48 AM

i can play the flute, claranet, oboe and bassoon. i'm really bad at brass instruments.

terribletowel39 · 07-17-2009, 10:07 AM

I'll conclude almost the entire wood instrument family with AQ and say the sax.

ChezPower4 · 07-17-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vikes_29

DUMB. I only see people playing stupid looking **** like thin in metal bands.

It might be that I play a lot of heavy metal, ever think of that.

awfullyquiet · 07-17-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChezPower4

It might be that I play a lot of heavy metal, ever think of that.

^^

there's a reason why metal guitars are played in metal bands.

*ponder*

CashmoneyDrew · 07-17-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

So does anyone play anything that isn't a string instrument?

I'm a wicked cool drummer.