What other instruments do you play?

[RHD03]

I know there used to be a guitar thread, but I couldn't find one for all other instruments. Show if you play the piano, trumpet...keytar...this thread is the place! Most drummers I know play at least one other instrument. Usually guitar, and that's me as well, but I think it would be cool to see how multi-talented everyone is here at DC.

[kickinit]

Bass guitar for me... played that before drums for a long time.

[RHD03]

You got any pics of your rig?

[kickinit]

You got any pics of your rig?

Had to find it...



1987 Ampeg SVT Limited Edition... only 500 made, and I am the original owner.

I recently got it re-tubed and re-cap'd. I took this pic with the intent of selling it because I haven't played this amp in a long time. But after playing it again, I had a change of heart... it just sounds too amazing for me to part with it.

[EddieV]

Piano. I can play bass a little too. I used to play a lot years ago, but haven't touched one in a long time.

Both my brothers are guitar player (one is really, REALLY good). HE tried to teach me. Couldn't stretch my fingers properly. Gave up.

[8beat]

Keyboard, bass, guitar and I sing too.

[RHD03]

Had to find it...



1987 Ampeg SVT Limited Edition... only 500 made, and I am the original owner.

I recently got it re-tubed and re-cap'd. I took this pic with the intent of selling it because I haven't played this amp in a long time. But after playing it again, I had a change of heart... it just sounds too amazing for me to part with it.

That's a nice rig! I'm glad you held onto it.

Piano. I can play bass a little too. I used to play a lot years ago, but haven't touched one in a long time.

Both my brothers are guitar player (one is really, REALLY good). HE tried to teach me. Couldn't stretch my fingers properly. Gave up.

I hear ya...when it comes to playing guitar, I stick to major cord strumming haha.

Keyboard, bass, guitar and I sing too.

You should post pics!

[RHD03]

I play a tiny bit of guitar too. And a bit of bass. I recently have been doing a few acoustic shows playing bass, so I picked up an acoustic bass and a little Orange amp...just big enough for playing at home and doing small acoustic shows. I really love this little amp, sounds pretty great for the money.


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[rickthedrummer]

Used to be blondes, but I did dabble in brunettes for a while.

[N2Bluz]

I remember back in High School, I was working at the local Elk's club washing dishes. They would have "old folks" dance bands on Saturday nights. One night, I watched a 3pc band that did the usual '50's Doo-wap music. In the middle of a guitar solo, the guitar player walked over to the drummer and stood right beside the hi-hat. The drummer turned to him and began striking the guitar strings with his sticks while the guitar player still held the guitar and fingered the frets. Kinda cheesy....but it was unique, and I still remember it 25 years later, LOL.

[Kazaamski]

Ukulele. Lightweight, 4 strings... Lightweight.

[rickthedrummer]

I remember back in High School, I was working at the local Elk's club washing dishes. They would have "old folks" dance bands on Saturday nights. One night, I watched a 3pc band that did the usual '50's Doo-wap music. In the middle of a guitar solo, the guitar player walked over to the drummer and stood right beside the hi-hat. The drummer turned to him and began striking the guitar strings with his sticks while the guitar player still held the guitar and fingered the frets. Kinda cheesy....but it was unique, and I still remember it 25 years later, LOL.

Krupa did that on a bass in "Big Noise From Winnetka".

[RHD03]

Ukulele. Lightweight, 4 strings... Lightweight.

Sounds heavy...

[Drumbledore]

Some bits and pieces on piano and keyboards, and I've been learning and playing marimba, vibraphone and other tuned percussion instruments for a while now. I'd say my keyboard theory's fairly strong these days. Plus there are all the other hand drums and ethnic percussion that I'm immersed in or just dabbling with....Latin percussion, doumbek and other Middle Eastern drums, tablas, bodhran and so on.

[Jack Keck]

Bass

I mainly play at open mics. Not that I'm all that skilled, but it does set me apart from the acoustic guitar crowd when I show up with the bass and amp to accompany myself.

I also have an acoustic guitar and keyboard that I can't really play.

[xweasel]

I can only play drums. Well, I can sing in key, but I am by no means a singer.

[SpazApproved]

I play and teach Piano

[MileHighDrummer]

Drums/Percussion & Guitars.

[Zickos]

I play the radio but only in my car. Does that count?

[Ray on the Drums]

The PA 'cause no one else will.

[N2Bluz]

Krupa did that on a bass in "Big Noise From Winnetka".

Didn't know that. I bet that's where they got the idea...

[N2Bluz]

I play acoustic guitar and 6-string Banjo (same as a guitar). Nothing fancy, just first position cords and some very basic finger picking. Occasionally, I play guitar or 6-string banjo instead of drums on some of the Bluegrass songs we do....Seems to fit better in Bluegrass anyway. If I get a few beers in me, I'll sometimes play the banjo, bass drum and hi-hat at the same time.

[Drumbledore]

I play acoustic guitar and 6-string Banjo (same as a guitar). Nothing fancy, just first position cords and some very basic finger picking. Occasionally, I play guitar or 6-string banjo instead of drums on some of the Bluegrass songs we do....Seems to fit better in Bluegrass anyway. If I get a few beers in me, I'll sometimes play the banjo, bass drum and hi-hat at the same time.

Nice. A good mate of mine, when he's not playing drums in a rockabilly band, sings and plays guitar and harmonica in a bluegrass band too. And washboard.

[RHD03]

I also have an acoustic guitar and keyboard that I can't really play.

Yep...got a cheap keyboard that I can't play either. I still remember a lot of stuff from playing xylophone and marimba, but doing the bass notes with one and melody lines with the other ain't happenin. Lol

Nice bass!

I can only play drums. Well, I can sing in key, but I am by no means a singer.

X, you may not know this about me, but I'm Myles Kennedy...in my truck lol. Ever considered getting some lessons and taking your singing to performing status? My first drum set teacher was a really interesting guy. He a had a prosthetic leg from the right knee down. But man, he would strap that thing on and play like nothing was different...he was also the lead singer for his band...something to think about I guess if its something that interests you.

The PA 'cause no one else will.

But I bet the other musicians you gig with love you for it. But seriously, like we don't have enough to drag around already?

[Digital]

I'm decent on rhythm guitar, and can play basic bass. I haven't been really motivated to play string instruments since getting back into drums a few years ago.

I have a Jackson Pro Dinky electric guitar with a Peavey 5150 combo amp, an Ibanez SoundGear 4-string bass with Peavey VB2 and 2x10 + 1x15 cabs as well as an acoustic Ibanez guitar.