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If you could become a musical virtuoso, what instrument would you play?

Imagine you gained the remarkable ability to play an instrument like a virtuoso. What instrument would it you hope to play?

I'm fond of the oriental flutes or a harp. But, I could do a lot if I were amazing at the electric guitar! I think I'll go with the flute though. Yes, maybe, yes ; )

silvereyes 8 Jan 17
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Wow, so many for violin. Guys, it sucks. Take it from me. It's one of the hardest to play (I mean physically difficult), sounds miserable when you start, difficult to master, expensive, temperamental... You have to LOVE it. Or don't bother. They're kind of a drag to carry too.

I'd pick something smaller and lighter like clarinet. Klezmer is bananas! Can't pick up and carry around a piano. Guitars are highly versatile but a drag to carry.

I've played all the ones I've mentioned. I want something I can slip in a backpack.

Hey, I've heard some pretty amazing ukeleles...

My wife played a flute in high school. Wanted to play cello, but they only had a VW. Now plays the tin whistle in our celtic band. Highly transportable. I mostly play electric bass, and with amp. a lot to pack. Have done some mandolin, probably the smallest for me.

I played uke and tin whistle for about a minute each, @Buddha and @Or-Humanist. I'd still be playing whistle if the mouthpiece hadn't broken. I love that sound! 😟 I have a huge D whistle that I can't play because my fingers are too small. The uke I gave to some dipshit I dated for about a minute several years ago.

...not a clarinet.. That had been my ‘parent’s choice’ for me - then stuck next to the two girls (doing their best to) play violins on our grade school stage. Between my reed-splitting shrill notes (I think they’re plastic now) ..and their screetchy whinny 😉

@silvereyes
And so many songs you can play with 3 or 4 choreds. I bought one, but don't put enough time into it.
Try "Don't worry, be happy"
Great use song... lol

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An Sp404.

@silvereyes they are wildly fascinating to me.

little tutorial video there.

I would stop obsessing over music if I could play an instrument. Yes, yes, we're talking about finding a hobby. At these words, many musicians break into a cold sweat and a nervous tic because they devote themselves to music, constantly rehearsing and performing at concerts. Naturally, it takes the lion's share of time, so it's easy to go somewhere with this kind of advice... I would risk opening a store and helping people with some instrument repair parts. Here [evergreenviolin.com] I found something cool for me, but for now, I play the cello. So it's hard to imagine myself as a businessman who sells strings.

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Theremin, so I could play the Star Trek theme. Nah, scratch that… harmonica, because I can take it anywhere.

Winner. Two times.

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Violin. It's easily one of my favorite instruments to listen to, and I was always fond of violin cover songs or having it mixed in to rock/metal.

I wanna be this guy 🙂

@silvereyes Nope, just a really talented guy doing a violin cover of the second games opening 🙂 That series has plenty of fantastic music, and some really good violin themes.

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I used to play the violin

Why did you stop ???? That is such a wonderful talent...

@Buddha
I played in a Orchestra for a little while, too much traveling. I had a husband at the time and I missed him terribly. Then I got busy raising other people's
kids that needed a home. I'm getting back into it slowly.

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The violin. I have a dream of one day being a world renowned violinist but I've heard that you have to actually learn how to play one first before you can do that. Who knew?

Sethy Level 4 Jan 17, 2018

Start when you're four, then you've got a shot. It's one of the hardest.

So you're sayin' there's a chance.

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piano. So many great players out there like McCoy Tyner, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Keith Emerson, Keith Godchaux, Keith Tippet, Chick Corea, Sun Ra, etc

Jeff Chimenti?

@BenPike I have not really gotten much into Dead and Co. so I heven't really listened to him. I have read that he was influenced by a lot of ECM recirds stuff which would be a big bonus in my book.

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Piano or guitar or both.

I think about my 3 wishes if I were to stumble across a genie lamp. One would be able to strum out any song I ever heard on an acoustic guitar! So envious of these people with natural musical abilities! I can barely clap in rhythm!
My mom put us girls through piano classes for years with her aunt. She never could figure out why we never learned a thing. I'll tell ya why! Aunt Verna was a pill-popper and the second my ma was out the door, she suck down a few "aspirin" and then slump over babbling incoherently for the next hour! Ha! Another favorite childhood memory!

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kazoo

jeffy Level 7 Jan 17, 2018

I’m a master at the kazoo. 😉

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This would be nice. But it's had me thinking for the last half hour... so many instruments to choose from. I wouldn't mind going modern, and be a virtuoso on computer/synthesizer where I can alyer and compose - if I could compose. Ha.

There you go, I want to say: layer music and don't even get the word out and it becomes alyer. I guess I will not be that composer anytime soon.

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The Electric Harp.

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Yes same here, I love the harp.. I also like the mandolin & harpsichord. Flutes are nice too, specially the American Indian flute songs.

The harp is an amazing instrument but rather expensive (to insure) as they tend to explode over time. We had a guest harpist play with our orchestra years ago and she was amazing. The most memorable (as in make everyone in the room silent) instrument I can recall is the English Horn in the hands of a master.

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I'm no virtuoso at anything but, my son and I both play guitar, bass and drums. Here's a brief video of me checking out a new guitar...

Duke Level 8 Jan 18, 2018
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The guitar...

Watch "Maybe PRINCE HIS GREATEST GUITAR SOLO starts at 2.30" on YouTube

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A Kazoo

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Viola, was in The Houston Youth Symphony when I was young. 1st Chair for 2 years ! Gave it up because the Navy had no use for a Viola Player...

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I already play guitar, bass, and a little bit of drums. 12 years experience on both bass and guitar. I think wanna learn ukulele, banjo, mandolin, and the piano next... maybe more instruments. I don't know yet. I don't know if I could stick to just one instrument. Lol

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Hard choice: . . . Bassoon

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Sax but wouldn't say no to piano either

MikeO Level 3 Jan 21, 2018
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Guitar. I am a poet, so that would be a different way to present my art

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The piano and the harp.

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I cannot choose between Violin (just booked tickets to see Andre Rieu and I'm slightly excited!), tenor banjo or piano.

Dav87 Level 6 Jan 18, 2018
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I have always played the piano, though I've never been a virtuoso. I think I could have been at one point, but I chose to go outside and play instead. The other instrument that I love deeply is the Cello. I've always wanted to learn that, but they cost more than cars.

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The violin, with my next choice being the piano.

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the tenner sexophone sorry saxophone

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