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Dohvakiin2012 wrote:I'm currently in the works of something huge for myself. By huge I mean its been a dream of mine for a long time and I'm finally closing in on it. I want to improve my skills on the harmonium and learn how to play the tapas, which is an Indian drum. I want to be part of a kirtan wallah (kirtan band), playing devotional chants. I have several options but I've decided to go to a kirtan camp to learn more. Its all in the works, but its very exciting getting ideas and seeing doors open for this possibility. I know quite a few chants already I can pick up with the harmonium. I really want to buy one of my own but they are hundreds of dollars.

This is awesome man! Gotta follow your dreams, ya know? It's what keeps you going, and with enough passion, it's only down to how you approach it.
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I'm currently working on two things. This song - especially the last part. Got most of it now.
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And this is one I finished working out just recently. Couldn't find the intro tabbed out anywhere, but managed to figure it out.
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Ah, reminds me, I already mentioned this somewhere, bit I'm working on this.
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Little Wing will be a fun song to play once I have it mastered. Only issue I see with it, is I have to make some complex patterns quickly on some parts. The solo is something I can't wait to play though. I'm actually starting it as we speak though.
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Newest musical project: The Smiths - This Charming man. I can already play all the guitar parts. Just trying to sing it as well. I can get some of it but other parts... This is very hard...
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After learning a few Nirvana songs on my bass, I'm going for a few Beatles songs. I shall embody Paul McCartney and nail Paperback Writer. :D
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At the moment I am trying to teach myself the electric guitar. I actually only purchased an electric guitar over the weekend, my first instrument I have played since primary school (which was over 10 years ago now :S :shock: ). So far I have only practiced a few times, but I feel like I am (very slowly) improving.
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ReeceH wrote:At the moment I am trying to teach myself the electric guitar. I actually only purchased an electric guitar over the weekend, my first instrument I have played since primary school (which was over 10 years ago now :S :shock: ). So far I have only practiced a few times, but I feel like I am (very slowly) improving.
Your first few weeks are basically learning the basics, while building up calluses so the strings don't hurt. After that, it's endurance while getting a firmer grasp on the basics. Thankfully, there are lessons for reading tabs and stuff if you get lost. Good luck! And it's a fun journey, let me tell you. = )
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My cousin has given me his old electronic keyboard. It's nothing fancy or expensive though. I'll definitely try to teach myself how to play this. The only thing is, I've no idea where to start. The only musical instrument I know how to play is the harmonica and I've had someone teach me how to play it.
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Fiar wrote:Your first few weeks are basically learning the basics, while building up calluses so the strings don't hurt. After that, it's endurance while getting a firmer grasp on the basics. Thankfully, there are lessons for reading tabs and stuff if you get lost. Good luck! And it's a fun journey, let me tell you. = )
Thanks Fiar! It's been really enjoyable so far, and I am wishing I had taken it up sooner.
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I made Parish Honor Jazz Band (Second Chair Trombone) and will be participating in that next week. :D Expect a video of it if all possible.
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Unionhack wrote:I made Parish Honor Jazz Band (Second Chair Trombone) and will be participating in that next week. :D Expect a video of it if all possible.
I'd be disappointed if you didn't show us. :lol:
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Got a few videos from our recent jazz festival. I'm the lead trombonist, and I have a solo in God Bless the Child. :D

Another Zydobeto - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy3GBs5DrZ0

God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraMzC5BNIc

Land of Make-Believe (Chuck Mangione) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J2HGg5He9g
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@Unionhack Now that's my kind of music. The band sure did the song justice and you got skills!
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Unionhack wrote:Got a few videos from our recent jazz festival. I'm the lead trombonist, and I have a solo in God Bless the Child. :D

Another Zydobeto - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy3GBs5DrZ0

God Bless the Child (Billie Holiday) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraMzC5BNIc

Land of Make-Believe (Chuck Mangione) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J2HGg5He9g
I never saw these, pretty good man!

I forgot to mention my current endeavors, 3 projects, all at once.

La Grange- ZZ Top
Fly By Night- Rush
My Father's Eyes- Eric Clapton

I juggled two just fine before, let's see if I can do the same with 3.
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