peacefuljeffrey 0 #1 March 16, 2006 I'm watching the making of "Winged Migration," and saw a scene of a cellist, and realized how much I like the soothing mellow sound of a cello. Of course, I also like the violin, but the higher pitch is somewhat less soothing. Classical guitar is just incredible, as well. Hard for me to decide. What's your choice? --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #2 March 16, 2006 if you're talking about string instruments... I prefer the 1st wind&string instrument... The G-String scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 March 16, 2006 It honestly depends on who is playing the instrument. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #4 March 16, 2006 I was torn between cello and classical guitar too. I just love the more haunting sound of a cello. Violins are too screechy for me. But nothing like a guitar. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,836 #5 March 16, 2006 OBOE... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #6 March 16, 2006 Bagpipes. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #7 March 16, 2006 I had to vote for classical guitar because my true favorite (harpsichord) wasn't on the list. Baroque guitar is a close second though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #8 March 16, 2006 It's probably a tie for me, between the violin and guitar. Anyway, the most incredible sounds I've ever been mesmerized by, musically speaking, is a young man playing the low d Irish whistle. It was amazing! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #9 March 16, 2006 i'm going off the list and going with piano...... check out "liz story" for some nice piano work... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #10 March 16, 2006 in their moments and according to my needs, almost every instrument has had an affect on me. From the picollo to the dijirido, the bagpipes to the kazoo. Every classical, blues, jazz, bluegrass instrument and more. Then there's the human voice! Ask me what I'm into this second (piano, but always guitar - classical, blues, jazz, rock). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #12 March 16, 2006 I love classical guitar, but I have to be in the right mood. However, the hammered dulcimer is an amazing sound, and one that, if you haven't already heard, should listen to some time. As I'm Scots Irish, that sound simply appeals to me on many levels. I also like pan flutes; when played by a master, and backed by strings and/or drums, there's something big and lonely and whole in them that can't be duplicated. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #13 March 16, 2006 Quote OBOE I play oboe. -Well, I guess I played oboe would be more accurate. I wasn't half bad, either.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #14 March 16, 2006 banjo. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #15 March 16, 2006 a Gibson les paul - played slowly and through a lot of reverb-with a cello bow (cello rosin used) Sigur Ros-----Iceland Listen to Saeglopur build up to/ or Glosoli http://www.myspace.com/sigurros SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J_Cook 0 #16 March 16, 2006 Love the cello. I've always wanted to learn how to play, maybe I'll pick it up some day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #17 March 16, 2006 QuoteBagpipes. Richards I was a Classical Guitar major in college. Yea, I know. WHAT was I THINKING?? anyway, I became an instrument builder, and had a music store for a couple dozen years. I still own about a half dozen or so Cellos. My basement is full of dumb stuff. If I had it to do all over again, I'd put those hours of practice into the cello. Bagpipe story. I was in a parade one year, they put all of the politicians behind the horse brigade. We requested a move. Next year, they put the bagpipes behind us. FOUR HOURSSSSSSS of DRRRROOOOOONNNNNEEE DRRRROOOONNNNNE.] ok, move us back behind the horses for year three!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #18 March 17, 2006 I personally enjoy all strings together. why not just say I like strings. I love the harp and I think what i like most about the strings is the way they play together and sound like one because they can move together-accuratly I love all strings I certainly couldnt dream of choosing between them. -Caress I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 March 17, 2006 Well I'm sort of with you on the mellow cello and high pitched Violin, but my preference lies in the middle with the Viola, more mellow than the violin and higher pitched than the cello Very cool sound BUT my preferential instrument sound is BLUES HARP Cotton, Portnoy, PopperYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #20 March 17, 2006 classical guitar gets my vote. and bernd steidl gets my vote for best modern classical guitarist. cheersdiamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 March 17, 2006 Quoteclassical guitar gets my vote. and bernd steidl gets my vote for best modern classical guitarist. cheers Otmar Leibert (Luna Negra) isn't to shabby eitherYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #22 March 17, 2006 QuoteWell I'm sort of with you on the mellow cello and high pitched Violin, but my preference lies in the middle with the Viola, more mellow than the violin and higher pitched than the cello Very cool sound BUT my preferential instrument sound is BLUES HARP Cotton, Portnoy, Popper I always had wondered what role the viola had, and whether it was versatile or what. I was drafted to play the double bass in my junior high school orchestra, but I was not into it -- I envied those who got to play the melody. Is the viola strung the same as a violin? How do they differ? Blues harp is good, yes. I love the Neil Young song "Natural Beauty" (on the album "Harvest Moon") -- it has a beautiful, plaintive harmonica part recurring throughout. --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #23 March 17, 2006 FiddleWhat do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #24 March 17, 2006 Dentist's drill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #25 March 17, 2006 QuoteDentist's drill! I like that one, actually -- when I have a tube of nitrous oxide flowing over my nose!! Gooo-o-o-o-o-o-d-d-d-d stu-u-u-u-u-f-f-f-f-f-f!!! --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites