What instrument(s) do you proggers play? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Just curious what instrument(s) any of you proggers play relatively proficient. By proficient, I mean where you can sit down and do chord progressions and may have at least played with some friend(s) if not in a band.

I'll start off by saying I'm a guitar guy (but I love to listen to the keyboards and mellotrons and flutes). I play electric/accoustic and also the bass guitar but I don't consider myself good enough to do anything more than just jam with friends or with the local church band. I'm always interested in hearing good prog with some cool bass lines

Edited by progbaby - May 29 2007 at 16:36

Guitar, some keyboards. But want to learn how to play Drums.

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Drums.

a little guitar as well.

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I play the drums. As I lacked proper education for it in the first years, I'm actuall;y self-taught. Later I've studied more but in general I'm a 99% selftaught drummer....I've received praises for originality and invention, though if you ask me to play jazz in difficult time signatures I'll probably ask for a glass of water...

By the way, my first band was an atrocious Nirvana-cover band (and that was the good part) which then turned into a weird alternative-punk thing (

) but near the end became somewhat of a decent hard-rock band, though with a complete mess of a style (I don't have any idea what the hell we played) and two musicians who really sucked: the guitar player (he had good ideas but awful technique) and the singer (well, he had...he was friendly)....Then the bassist and me joined a fantastic guitar player and formed a trio and we actually played original songs, very proggy, like a mix between powermetal and prog-rock, instrumental-only. Then me and the bassist had our own project which was mostly experimantal (not only the music but HOW we achieved it, through experimentation with things that enhance your mind, if you know what I'm saying

) and then... well, the bass player left my country, and soon I came. And I'm band-less since....

Edited by The T - May 29 2007 at 17:41

Started on the piano at age 4, now play multiple keyboards as well as bass, cello, violin, guitar and druims. Mostly compose now using my keyboards and computer.

Bass since I was in high school... (seems like so long ago hahah... Cry

)

drums, and piano I toyed heavily with in bands while in college...

played flute as a child ..though I haven't picked one up... since I was a child hahaha.

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Bass guitar, almost 3 years now. But I'd love to own a fretless bass, as it has for me the best sound a bass can have!

Also, a little bit of acoustic guitar when I really don't have anything to do...

Been playing bass for about 1 1/2 years...been playing piano for 6...and I can strum a few chords and play a few songs on guitar....but I really would like to play the pipe organ for my church as well as a wind instrument or become good at acoustic guitar stuff...oh and I also want to play the drums, I can sort of play okay but its been awhile since I've had access to a drum set.

Electric Guitar and a bit of classical guitar

I play guitar pretty well (both 6 and 12 string), and keyboards fairly well. I can read sheet music, but not in "real time".

I also can fake my way around a bass guitar.

Poll Question: What instrument(s) do you proggers play somewhat proficiently?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Accoustic/Electric 6-string guitar	24	[27.91%]
12 string guitar	0	[0.00%]
bass guitar	12	[13.95%]
Keyboards	5	[5.81%]
Piano	4	[4.65%]
Drums	9	[10.47%]
Flute	2	[2.33%]
Mellotron :-)	1	[1.16%]
Glockenspiel	0	[0.00%]
Oboe	0	[0.00%]
Clarinet	0	[0.00%]
Saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone)	1	[1.16%]
Double bass	0	[0.00%]
Tuba	1	[1.16%]
Trombone	0	[0.00%]
Trumpet	0	[0.00%]
Cello	0	[0.00%]
Violen	0	[0.00%]
Recorder	0	[0.00%]
fretless bass guitar	0	[0.00%]
kazoo	1	[1.16%]
triangle	0	[0.00%]
More than one of the above (please list in post)	23	[26.74%]
Other (please list)	3	[3.49%]
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progbaby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 20 2007 Status: Offline Points: 286	Topic: What instrument(s) do you proggers play? Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:31
	Just curious what instrument(s) any of you proggers play relatively proficient. By proficient, I mean where you can sit down and do chord progressions and may have at least played with some friend(s) if not in a band. I'll start off by saying I'm a guitar guy (but I love to listen to the keyboards and mellotrons and flutes). I play electric/accoustic and also the bass guitar but I don't consider myself good enough to do anything more than just jam with friends or with the local church band. I'm always interested in hearing good prog with some cool bass lines Edited by progbaby - May 29 2007 at 16:36

cyberiancygnus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 04 2006 Location: Neutral Zone Status: Offline Points: 103	Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:49
	Drums ( was told i was good in my day )... Acoustic Guitar ( just learning since christmas , can play a few tunes )... Recorder ( long time since I held on of those )...


Lota Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 08 2005 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 178	Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:54
	Guitar, some keyboards. But want to learn how to play Drums.
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proglil49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 14 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 392	Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:54
	Guitar. I tried drums, but I think I have any kind of talent in drumming
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Bj-1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Offline Points: 31157	Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:58
	Drums. a little guitar as well.
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keith_emerson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 30 2006 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 155	Posted: May 29 2007 at 17:31
	Piano....but mainly classical music, not really prog

The T Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 16 2006 Location: FL, USA Status: Offline Points: 17493	Posted: May 29 2007 at 17:32
	I play the drums. As I lacked proper education for it in the first years, I'm actuall;y self-taught. Later I've studied more but in general I'm a 99% selftaught drummer....I've received praises for originality and invention, though if you ask me to play jazz in difficult time signatures I'll probably ask for a glass of water... By the way, my first band was an atrocious Nirvana-cover band (and that was the good part) which then turned into a weird alternative-punk thing () but near the end became somewhat of a decent hard-rock band, though with a complete mess of a style (I don't have any idea what the hell we played) and two musicians who really sucked: the guitar player (he had good ideas but awful technique) and the singer (well, he had...he was friendly)....Then the bassist and me joined a fantastic guitar player and formed a trio and we actually played original songs, very proggy, like a mix between powermetal and prog-rock, instrumental-only. Then me and the bassist had our own project which was mostly experimantal (not only the music but HOW we achieved it, through experimentation with things that enhance your mind, if you know what I'm saying) and then... well, the bass player left my country, and soon I came. And I'm band-less since.... Edited by The T - May 29 2007 at 17:41


Endless Wire Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 27 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 403	Posted: May 29 2007 at 17:40
	Guitar- electric and acoustic, bass, some drums, a little keyboard...I wish I could play flute.
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MuzikLuva Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: April 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 81	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:00
	Started on the piano at age 4, now play multiple keyboards as well as bass, cello, violin, guitar and druims. Mostly compose now using my keyboards and computer.

PorcupineDreams Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: May 26 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:00
	you should have made it so everyone can pick multiple instruments. I've been playing electric/acoustic guitar for 4 years and keyboard/piano for 7 years. it's been good! :)
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micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46828	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:05
	Bass since I was in high school... (seems like so long ago hahah... ) drums, and piano I toyed heavily with in bands while in college... played flute as a child ..though I haven't picked one up... since I was a child hahaha.
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Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:08
	I can't play keyboards and guitar, although I own both - I know where the notes are, it's just my fingers won't listen to where my brain is telling them to go. I use Reason to compose and a cheap DAW to overdub the simplistic keys & guitar that my tone-deaf fingers can manage play.
	What?

Barla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 13 2006 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 4309	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:09
	Bass guitar, almost 3 years now. But I'd love to own a fretless bass, as it has for me the best sound a bass can have! Also, a little bit of acoustic guitar when I really don't have anything to do...


Hatters Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 06 2006 Status: Offline Points: 466	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:18
	I play electric 6-string guiter. Anything ranging from Death Metal to Folk. Coming up to 6 years. Edited by Hatters - May 29 2007 at 18:18


progismylife Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2006 Location: ibreathehelium Status: Offline Points: 15535	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:26
	Been playing bass for about 1 1/2 years...been playing piano for 6...and I can strum a few chords and play a few songs on guitar....but I really would like to play the pipe organ for my church as well as a wind instrument or become good at acoustic guitar stuff...oh and I also want to play the drums, I can sort of play okay but its been awhile since I've had access to a drum set.

Nipsey88 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 27 2005 Location: Kadath Status: Offline Points: 706	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:27
	6 and 12 string guitar, bass (fretted, only played fretless once), piano/keys, alto/tenor/bari (never played soprano) sax, recorder, and I rock a money cowbell (Bruce would be proud). I love to play drums, but I wouldn't call myself proficient, just competent. Really wanna get my hands on a Chapman Stick, those things are just too cool. Edited by Nipsey88 - May 29 2007 at 18:33


Asyte2c00 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 15 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2099	Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:28
	Electric Guitar and a bit of classical guitar

lightbulb_son Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 20 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 965	Posted: May 29 2007 at 19:25
	Self-taught guitarist for nearly 4 years now. I love the instrument and all it has to offer, lately I've been playing a lot more acoustic. I focus almost entirely on rhythm guitar (lead just isn't my cup of tea). I went through the cycle of piano lessons when I was much younger, but I never put forth enough effort to learn the instrument (which I now regret). The violin is very appealing to me, and it is something I would love to pick up.
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Ben2112 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 15 2005 Status: Offline Points: 870	Posted: May 29 2007 at 19:26
	I play guitar pretty well (both 6 and 12 string), and keyboards fairly well. I can read sheet music, but not in "real time". I also can fake my way around a bass guitar.

Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: May 29 2007 at 19:37
	...the first person to say "Hey, let's start a band" gets a Paddington Bear hard-stare.
	What?