Do you play a musical instrument ?

@greenline (14838)
Canada
May 14, 2008 8:10pm CST
I like listening to classical music, and I go to Philamonic Orchestras whenever I have the chance. And, to be more acquainted with the music, I have recently started practising violin. Oh, now I know it is not easy at all ! How about you ? Do you play any instruments ?
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12 responses
• United States
4 Jun 08
Playing the violin isn't easy at first. But keep practicing and it will get easier. I played violin steadily from age 9 to 18.These days I am lucky if I pick it up once a year.What I can tell you is that once you get the feel for it, it becomes a second nature.What ever you find hard to do now will become easy if you keep practicing. Besides the violin, I can play the autoharp and the guitar. I can play one song on the recorder.
• United States
4 Jun 08
D'oh. I didn't know I had responed to this post before. Forgive me.
• United States
30 Oct 08
It will take time and practice.there is a saying that it takes 20 years to become a violinist. I believe it takes some time to learn where you should put your fingers and to get a feel of how to hold a violin properly.But once you do, it Will become second nature.Time and practice. It will happen.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
29 Oct 08
It's always so nice to receive your responses Sarah. Yes, I can sense what you are saying. I really want playing the violin to become my second nature !
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• United States
17 May 08
Good for you. Keep practicing and you will get better at the violin.I should know, I played the violin for 9 years. Once you get the hang of it, you will always be able to play. I am so rusty but when I do puck up a violin, it is second nature. It all comes back. But you need to practice to get to that point.Good luck.
• United States
22 May 08
You'll be able to " play the simplest thing" in no time at all.Let us know how it is going.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
20 May 08
Thank you very much for your encouragement. Yes, I will continue practising. I will be happy if I can play the simple notes even ! Have a nice day !
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@BUSSY1979 (1283)
• United States
15 May 08
i play the guitar, piano, and the bass guitar. that's all that i play though. but i play the guitar more than the others though. LOL I get my playing from my dad and his side of the family. all of his people on his side are musicians as well. heck, my 2nd cousin is a big country songwriter for Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, and others and has had the big hit for Randy Travis called, "Three wooden Crosses". and than my 3rd cousin, she's getting ready to sign a record label for country and pop rock music. So, my dad's family are big country music writers and singers. thanks for asking.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 May 08
A musical family ! You are so fortunate to belong to a very gifted and outstanding family !
@BUSSY1979 (1283)
• United States
15 May 08
yes I am! and I'm happy that I am gifted with a musical family! I love playing music. I like to write songs also. do you play any? I don't think or at least remember you saying if you did or not.
• United States
14 Mar 09
After seeing the movie "Music of the heart" I was inspired to buy a violin and retrain myself how to play. I am currently taking lessons and have been very happy with the out come. Yes, it is hard espically when you are older. I was also taken by surprise when I saw two young men on You tube playing a cross between hip-hop and classical. Check out my article "These Brothers are Awesome" You will be impressed........
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
14 Mar 09
Oh, ok. Thank you for the information. I will take a look.
@Astraea (175)
• Sweden
5 Mar 09
I've just started playing the violin; it's such a beautiful instrument, both in sound and looks. I feel like there's no other musical instrument that expresses feelings as good as the violin. The tones can sound so low and brittle, or very strong and they keep going on for a long time, never truly dying. The violin is truly the instrument of the soul. I would love to learn piano, as well. After the violin, I bet it's going to feel easy. At least I hope so.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
I can't play the violin , but I really like listening to violin music. Especially in the classicals, Mozart, Strauss, and more. Best wishes to you. Enjoy playing violin !
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• Philippines
11 Mar 09
I like classical music too.I like Vivaldis Four Season.Im also in love to violin.Im starting to go to a music school this comning June,do you have a tip or advice for me?
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
11 Mar 09
Vivaldi is very good too. I like his classicals very much. Wonderful that you are going to a music school. Best wishes to you. I like classical music very much, but never had a chance to learn how to play the instruments !
• Canada
15 May 08
I can play the piano by ear, and I have perect pitch. If I like somehing, I'll sit down at the piano and play it. I hate reading music. I have driven a lot of piano teachers insane because I'd rather play it my way, than read the music.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 May 08
That's wonderful ! That means you are a very gifted person and have a very special sense of music. Do you compose different music too ?
@k1tten (2318)
• United States
15 May 08
I wish I did. My sister has always been the more talented one in that. She plays flute, sax, and piciolo(sp?). My partner also played clarinet when she was younger. I've always wanted to play and instrument though.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 May 08
Yes, I have also wanted to play some instrument. Violin is my choice , but I know I am not doing well. I guess one needs to have that special gift to be able to do well !
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
29 Oct 08
I would like to play an instrument but I have problems with my left hand. I keep massaging it in the hopes that it comes close to my right hand which has no problems. Perhaps I might be able to play the piano when this happens. Cheers!!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
29 Oct 08
Oh ! So sad to hear about the problem with your left hand. How is it now ? Is it improving ? I wish you can start playing piano soon. Best wishes to you !
@teka44 (3420)
• Brazil
22 May 08
Hi my dear greenline. I play piano not like an artist lol. Good for you that you started learn violin. I wish that you become an artist. Good luck
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
29 Oct 08
Hi dearest Teka. How are you ? Thank you so much for your encouragement. But, I am still so far far away from the level of an artist. Have a nice day !
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
22 May 08
I do play the piano. I studied playing it since I was 8 years old. But I haven't played piano for about 6 years now, since our house caught fire. I love to learn how to play the violin and the guitar. I just love the sound of it.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
22 May 08
That's so nice , playing the piano. Started at the age of 8 ? Oh, you are a very gifted girl. I am sure you can play the violin and guiter easily once you start on them ! Have a nice tim !
@derry123 (610)
14 Mar 09
i used to play the piano and would love to start up again , must put that on a things i want to do list *