artdrifter

hey guys i was wondering if any of you were musicians. I've been playing the saxophone for 12 years and love playing jazz. I have played guitar for 7 years as well as the piano. I have sung in a band a couple times. I have played drums for a couple of years and love recording music. So just wondering what instruments you guys play, what style, and how long.

revat619

i've been playing drums for about 3-4 years. I play at my church and the occasional jam sessions. At church its all contemporary and gospel stuff. When i jam, it depends on who i'm playing with. Most times its jazz/funk/r&b stuff, buuuuut i have a soft spot for rock/metal/punk. I just try to be as diverse as possible cuz as a drummer you never know who you'll have to sit in with. I tought myself initially by ear, but last fall i decided to take lessons to make sure i didnt fall into any bad habits. I know 3-4 years isnt a super long time, but i learn VERY fast. I'm not super amazing, but i wouldnt say i totally suck either. lol


I also sing. Honestly, I'm a singer first and drummer second. I've been singing for almost 8 years now. Mostly r&b/gospel stuff, but i've done some punk/alternative stuff too. I've never had lessons cuz its too damn expensive but i have a lot of friends who record and are professional musicians and they've given me pointers on breathing techniques and vocal control. I've never seriously recorded before, but just recently i was approached to do some work for some rappers. Basic chorus, hook, bridge type shit. Should be fun!

In case it isnt painfully obvious, music is a HUGE part of my life. Cool thread!

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ALTRNTV

Not really much of a musician, more of a singer.
Music is also a huge part of my life.

artdrifter

Sweet i played in church a couple times with my sax playing gospel.

spacedog

ive been playing guitar for about 9 years, mostly lead improv. music is a huge part of my life.

ESmorz

I play the drums. I love playing anything from death metal to ambient jam stuff. I like to diversify and always learn from different styles.



I also sing and write. I really wish I could play the guitar but I just don't have the resolve or time right now to really learn, and drumming and singing at the same time sucks. So it's usually one or the other.

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I wish.

Maybe someday.

1ZlowZ

I'm learning how to play guitar 3 months and going. Not as long as some of you I like it still though.

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jibanez

Been playing guitar for 4-5 years now. Mostly metal.

gmarzan

I've been playing the guitar and bass for almost 15yrs now. Started playing the piano first, but never really got into it. Although it thought me basic music theory and finger movement. I usually play everything from classical to regular rock. I usually play Dream Theater stuff and music from the members of the G3 band. Right now I'm trying to master the "Crossroad battle solo"....pretty hard shit.

Antihero983

ive been playing drums since i was 12, im 23 now. i had to sell me set 5 years ago and just finally bought another one! a used roland SD7!

and ive been playing guitar for a couple years...and i beatbox too. ive performed over in england with that.

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1ZlowZ

Hey you guys, when I made a thread about whos a guitarist out there in zilvia. Most of you told me to learn the scales and know how to use them... I learned lots of scales from this site Guitar Scales @ Chordbook.Com but I don't know how to use them?

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S14Josh

Been playing the drums since I was a kid. I stopped in 2003 because I had no place to store my set anymore. Just recently I pulled it back out and realized it was too small for me. But I play all the time over at my friends house. We just do freestyle type jam sessions. We just go with the flow, its tons of fun.

I dunno what kind of style I really play. I tend to find myself kind of playing stuff like Alex Rodriguez from Saosin...just not as gangster haha. Dude is amazing.

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ESmorz

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Antihero983

i fucking hate saosin, that emocore shit blows....it's like metal for pussies...or diet metal.

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ESmorz

It's like saying the drummer from Paramore is your idol, but at least their vocalist has an excuse for sounding like a teenage girl.

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Antihero983

^HAHAHAHAHA FUCKING WIN-O-MATIC!

get some real metal for drummers, All that remains, Tool, August Burn Red, ETC!

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ESmorz

I love drumming along to August Burns Red.

Except when the breakdowns come because every song on the newest cd has the same one, that's kinda lame.

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Antihero983

i need to buy a double bass pedal ASAP which sucks cause im broke.

i just got my first set in 5 years! and all i have leftover from my old setup i had for 7 years is a busted ass pearl single pedal

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ESmorz

Iron Cobra Powerglide.

Best pedal for the money. Bar none.

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Antihero983

agreed.

ill get one soon. i used to use a DW model, i forget which one, but it was damned decent for the money, and cheaper than an IC

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ESmorz

Well I got my Iron Cobra for free.

So I can't complain one bit haha. I'm a bit biased towards Tama.

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Antihero983

^nothing wrong with that, tama makes good shit!

im biased towards Ziljian.

well, not right now because i have an electronic set lol

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PF ALL DAY

I'm currently learning how to play the drums. It's been maybe 3 months since I started. But I've been playing the guitar for about 2 years prior.

ESmorz

Yeah I use all A, Z, and K customs.

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Antihero983

lol i love how this has been our thread

I really really really want a DW set. Ive always wanted one.

but living in an apartment, ill have to settle.

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keistyle

i play drums too, i have been playing for 4 years, i play random ass shizz!
jazz-grindcore-blah blah blah, i have an old video on youtube, it was an unfinished song and just recorded to practice and get ideas off of..but ..me being me, i decided to post it up!!
so .. here it is
YouTube - theLeonNight-nonameyet
and this one is from the battle of the bands my junior year! actually its 2 videos.. on the first video the solo is at 1:25 LOL weaksos! im sorry
YouTube - FELDMAN battle of the bands @ ALHS #3
YouTube - FELDMAN~battle of the bands~ @ ALHS
needless to say.. i suck...ehh i have driving to look forward to!!
at least i posted proof!!! haha

ESmorz

That one was pretty sick. I would love to jam with those guitarists sadly my town sucks for musical talent.

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keistyle

yea dude the guitarist were good, but the bassist.. is nothing short of amazing, he is soo talented, i love jamming with that guy, we play well together, jamming to everything yyz FTW!

keistyle

i lied, the guitarist too are awesome!!