https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:57 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/paged/2/#post-360972 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:55:54 +0000 Opinions and Polls GrungeSunset https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/paged/2/#post-360972 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360680 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:34:03 +0000 Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360680 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360671 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:06:02 +0000
Then I was finished with my stuff so it was time to help schlepp the PA, the Hammond B3 organ (all 400+ pounds of it), amplifiers, and even the drummers stuff.

In all the rock bands I've been in, it's been that way. If I were in a symphony orchestra or pit band, it would be different. I'd play trumpet, flute or violin. Small, light weight and easy to carry.

Now I play in a duo with my wife so we schlepp the PA, her synth, her guitar, my tenor, my flute, my guitar, my wind synth, various sound modules for our synths, stands, accessories, repair parts and so on. But I think about those people paying money to go to the gym to lift heavy things, and I realize I'm getting the benefit of weight training on the job.

After thinking about this for a few days, I wish I had been given piano lessons from the time I was 3 years old. While I play some keyboards, I always feel like a hack when I'm around really good pianists. Starting keyboards late in life, and then only applying what is necessary for too many years has left me with the knowledge that I'll never be a concert pianist, or even a Keith Emerson.

Actually, I can see myself playing any instrument at all except for the bagpipes. The fact that the drone is intentionally out of tune just bugs my ears. ;-)

But then you know why bagpipe players usually are marching -- to get away from the noise (rim shot please!) :lol:

Insights, incites and a bit of silliness by Notes ♫]]> Opinions and Polls notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360671 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360645 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:30:35 +0000 Opinions and Polls smokindog https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360645 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360515 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:35:41 +0000 Opinions and Polls Bish https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360515 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360510 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:06:39 +0000 If I were not a guitar player, a ......

A roadie I would be!
Push that box, lift those lights
send her to the tour bus...

:lol: :lol: :wink: :lol: :lol:

Sorry, couldn't help it.
Memories of Scout camp]]> Opinions and Polls kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360510 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360509 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:33:41 +0000
I'd probably concentrate more on singing and writing, I think.

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Opinions and Polls Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360509 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360506 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:21:01 +0000 Opinions and Polls Elecktrablue https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360506 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360502 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:15:38 +0000
I've always wanted to be able to draw; so if it wasn't guitar, maybe I'd have picked up a paintbrush or something]]> Opinions and Polls Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360502 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360501 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:02:07 +0000
But now if it wasn't guitar I'd want to become a singer I just feel for me that would be a better way to express myself, unfortunately I am not a singer and I'm really not a believer that this can be taught. You can improve a bit but I think the foundation you need to be born with.]]> Opinions and Polls cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/if-you-were-not-a-guitar-player/#post-360501