Musical Instruments | Pad Patter 6.30

[IntenseMagic]

Can't sing worth a darn so I avoid it out in public.

I took piano lessons from my great-aunt for 5 or 6 years. I was in Rainbow girls in junior high and spent 1 year at the position of Musician... aka playing the piano for the songs that were sung. Luckily they weren't hard musically. I kept playing for my own enjoyment during high school and college but got away from it when I lived away from home for 10 years. The piano I learned on is still in the living room but now it is mostly a backdrop for any cute doggy pictures. My previous 2 dogs learned to sit on the bench and smile for me Current dog is learning to do it as well!

I played clarinet from 6th to 12th grades in concert band. We were an all brass marching band so for my 3 years of marching band (our school only had 3 grades in high school at that time), I played alto sax one year and baritone the last 2 years. Graduation ended my career with any sort of instrument. I was OK but not great at playing them. But those years gave me some of my best high school memories.

At one time I could play "Stairway to Heaven" 80% from memory. Played that song all the time and I still have the sheet music!

How wonderful to be able to play all those different instruments! I'm sure those are some wonderful memories!

 

[IntenseMagic]

My oldest (11th grade) plays tenor saxophone in marching band and alto saxophone in his day band. He teaches guitar (electric, acoustic and bass), saxophone, and ukelele at the local music studio.

My middle (8th grade) plays clarinet in day band, bass drum in marching band, and has had lessons in drum kit and snare drum (she stopped those earlier this year.)

My youngest (5th grade) plans to play trumpet next year (although that selection doesn't occur until next spring) in day band, has not offered up whether or not he will do marching band (also far into the future), and has had lessons in piano until about a year ago when his piano teacher retired. He is currently taking electric guitar lessons from his brother's previous guitar teacher.

Both of the older kids have been in rock bands directed by the music studio (neither are in one now) and the younger is thinking about joining one; he's been playing guitar for less than a year, but his teacher thinks he is ready.

I was in choir in high school and had some piano. I signed up for piano lessons this spring, but was never able to make time to practice at home, so I am taking a break from them over summer while the kids are home. Maybe I'll start back up in the fall when they're back in school. My husband was in band and marching band in high school (trumpet) and took guitar lessons for a short time while we were in college, but neither of us are anywhere near the level of our kids.

How awesome that you have so much musical talent in your home!

 

[IntenseMagic]

My son did the guitar and drums in high school. He played the snare in the high school marching band and also did jazz band. He used to rock the house with his drum set back in the day! He sold it, but sometimes wishes he hadn't. He played his cousin's set at Thanksgiving and was missing his. Maybe someday when he's finished with college and has a place of his own he'll get another set.

I took piano lessons when I was younger but never got too far. All of my kids took piano, but piano teachers moved and their interest faded so none of them play much either. We sold our piano a few years ago. Too bad because my future DIL, knows how to play the piano and we could have given it to her when they got a big enough place. Both of her parents know how to play and her mom teaches piano lessons. Too bad they live in Texas, or I might try again.

My oldest had a drum set and played around a little, but never was all that interested. I love listening to drums and wish the youngest had stuck with it. He did 2 years of band and was done. That's a shame about the piano. Hopefully they'll be able to have one someday!

 

[IntenseMagic]

The kids both took lessons for awhile in school. My son - the trombone - but it didn't last long. My daughter did the Violin for a few years and then took guitar lessons privately for 2 years. Not super musically inclined here.

I'm like you Jan - no talent at all. I can't even identify notes let alone read notes. But I love to listen to music.

I guess we're just meant to be the ones that enjoy the entertainment. Someone's gotta do it

 

[IntenseMagic]

Ohhhh...we love musical instruments over here.

I've played piano since 2nd grade. Loved it growing up. I took lessons up through college and even have taught on and off through the years. My hubby plays drums, guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and can dabble on the piano. We both lead worship at our church 2x a month.

Right now 4 of my kids take piano lessons. My 16 year old can play piano, guitar, bass, mandolin, she's learning drums, and ukulele. My 14 year old can play all of the above (except drums) and she also sings quite well (she started private voice lessons this past year). My 12 year old plays piano and violin (she's the only one who takes violin lessons). My 10 and 8 year old play piano.

I credit our private piano tutor and then my husband for all of their musical talents (he teaches them all the other instruments). I just make sure they practice and enjoy listening to them play.

How amazing that you have so much musical talent in your home! That must be so wonderful to listen to!

 

[Nemla]

Played drum in a marching band for 3 or 4 years, it was great fun, and we did a tattoo also ,so we got to go to many different places to play. I still love percussion instruments. Tried to learn the piano, that was a bust. We all sing, with varying degrees of success in my family , none of my hubby's family can carry a tune if they tried, so he thinks we are mad, because when we are together eventually we sing at some point,even if it is just while doing the dishes.

 

[LynnZant]

I wish it were noisy around here. My DD has a drum set (her second) in the basement but doesn't play it any more. She is going to be a junior playing marimba 1 in marching band and many different percussion instruments in concert band. My younger one played clarinet for four years, but didn't want to do it in high school. My musical talent equals ZERO! lol

 

[mcurtt]

DH was a professional musician in his former life (pre-retirement). He plays guitar. And in addition to performing (he was with the union for many years), he owned a guitar shop where he sold, taught and repaired.

As for me, I'm okay at listening.

 

[littlekiwi]

I’m a listener of music that’s it!q