If you woke up tomorrow and were an expert at playing a musical instrument, whic

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  1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
    SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years ago

    If you woke up tomorrow and were an expert at playing a musical instrument, which would it be?

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    HeatherDRobertsposted 11 years ago

    A violin, definitely. I think because playing a violin is so hard anyway and waking up tomorrow and playing vioin will make me a genius.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      And the envy of a lot of people.  Haha I love the violin, probably more so than any other instrument.  Emilie Autumn plays the electric violin with a bit of victorian era-esque style to her whole image.  You should give her a listen to on youtube.

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    danielabramposted 11 years ago

    I would say the bagpipes. Those look tough to do.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's definitely a unique choice!  I wouldn't mind learning to play a bagpipe myself.  I know a lot of people have issues with the way it sounds, but I personally love it!

  4. lburmaster profile image73
    lburmasterposted 11 years ago

    Piano. I've tried for years, but have never become a master. The music is addictive and the beauty of fingers running over the keys is gorgeous.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree.  Just watching someone play the piano well can be breathtaking.

  5. e-five profile image93
    e-fiveposted 11 years ago

    Piano, definitely.  Not only can you play a variety of different piano styles (classical, ragtime, jazz, etc.) you can play organ, synthesizer, etc.  The problem for me has always been coordinating my two hands.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I have the same issue with my two hands.  They just do what they want after a while.

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    JThomp42posted 11 years ago

    It would have to be the Guitar for me with the Banjo running a very close second. I've always wanted to learn, Never took the time, Unfortunately.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Knowing how to play the guitar would be awesome, but I'd never given much thought to a banjo.  I don't know why, because when one is played well it's pretty amazing to watch.

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      JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I think so as well.

  7. duffsmom profile image60
    duffsmomposted 11 years ago

    I am totally non-musical and have no talent in that area.  I would have a hard time choosing between piano and guitar. I suppose I would choose guitar as it is a bit more portable than a piano.

    1. SayItWithFeeling profile image60
      SayItWithFeelingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It would definitely be a tad bit more portable!  Even if you don't have talent in that area, I assume you appreciate music at the same time.  That's exactly where I stand.  I can't play anything, but I can just close my eyes and fall in love with it.

  8. Hector Rosales profile image59
    Hector Rosalesposted 11 years ago

    Guitar... No doubt! Eddie Van Halen is an insane shredder! And Eric Clapton's blues-inspired mastery is unparalleled. Yngwie Malmsteen, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, B. B. King... I can go on and on. And don't get me started on my favorite metal guitarists. But, yes... Guitar.

  9. Grim Master profile image61
    Grim Masterposted 11 years ago

    Guitar. No doubt about it.
    I'm very much an amateur when it comes to fiddling away at the strings. I like crafting my own sounds though, but I still want to be able to cover some songs and know all the chords.

  10. Redberry Sky profile image89
    Redberry Skyposted 11 years ago

    I've been playing bass guitar in bands for years, so I have to say that for the sake of the audience and my band-mates, I wish I could play more than root notes and easy scales. In my dreams, I wish I could play bass like Robbie Shakespeare.

 
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