As a player of more than one instrument (although alas not the pipes) I sometimes get a bit stumped as to how to define myself if asked. Fiddler or kazoo player? How do I decide? Anyone got any ideas or is this one of those hierarchical questions again?
I think that is just fence sitting Dark Raven. Would any of those take preference if you thought that answering 'multiistrumentalist' would generate blank looks or, worse, a request to play one!!
I say fiddle if I'm talking to trad musicians, guitar if I'm talking to songwriters, hammered dulcimer if I'm trying to impress other fiddle / guitar players, and bodhran if I'm in confession.
There is a definite heirarchi (sp?) of instruments, and I fear that the kazoo does not carry much kudos, so I might refrain from mentioning it on polite occasions. However, there are times, such as a rendition of "Mama don't allow"' or "Coney Island washboard roundelay"' or "San Francisco Bay Blues"' where the use of a kazoo is essential, and the performance will be diminished by its absence.
Nevertheless, I would caution you that, rather as the definition of a gentleman is "A person who knows how to play the bagpipes, but doesn't", similarly a lady might be described with reference to the kazoo........
Depending on mood, maybe? This week I am a kazooist.
Or, location? Here, I am a fiddler.
I sometimes feel like a singer (this is really only the strong want for good singing skills, putting me under the delusion that I actually am a singer. This feeling usually vanishes when I open my mouth.), but can not, under any circumstance, claim to be one....
Thanks you guys. Am I wiser? Well I like the idea of a location based answer.......
A multi-istrumentalist sounds a little like you are playing everything together so maybe the truthful answer is a serial instrumentalist......but I hope this is not a criminal offence!!
I usually reply "mostly I play guitar." That leaves the door open to the fact that I play more instruments without having to recite a list. And it puts the emphasis on what I play the best. But that answer doesn't work so good if you play more than one instrument equally well. "Jack of all trades and master of none" always works as an answer, and is usually true of those who muck about on multiple instruments (although I do have a friend that comes very close to being the best fiddler, best accordion player and best whistler in the state, and he is humble to boot--a remarkable man).
hmmm...I think somebody watched Darkwing Duck a few times too many.
And what instrument would you be least mortified to be compelled to prove your competency with ?
Other than the kazoo. Anything that can be approximated with a comb and toilet paper would probably require some really cool deliverables to be considered a primary instrument.
What am I?
What am I?
As a player of more than one instrument (although alas not the pipes) I sometimes get a bit stumped as to how to define myself if asked. Fiddler or kazoo player? How do I decide? Anyone got any ideas or is this one of those hierarchical questions again?
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by tallulah
Re: What am I?
Multi-Instrumentalist. Welcome to the club (banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, whistle, bodhran).
Greetz
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by Dark Raven
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I think that is just fence sitting Dark Raven. Would any of those take preference if you thought that answering 'multiistrumentalist' would generate blank looks or, worse, a request to play one!!
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by tallulah
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sorry 'multi-instrumentalist' (what a word to introduce at this time of night!!!)
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by tallulah
Re: What am I?
I say fiddle if I'm talking to trad musicians, guitar if I'm talking to songwriters, hammered dulcimer if I'm trying to impress other fiddle / guitar players, and bodhran if I'm in confession.
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by Kerri Brown
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And when would you mention the kazoo !! How about a combination
e.g. fiddletarist? or hammered bodhran (now theres a thought!!)
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by tallulah
Re: What am I?
A One Man (or Woman Band)? if you play them together
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by alexboydell
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There is a definite heirarchi (sp?) of instruments, and I fear that the kazoo does not carry much kudos, so I might refrain from mentioning it on polite occasions. However, there are times, such as a rendition of "Mama don't allow"' or "Coney Island washboard roundelay"' or "San Francisco Bay Blues"' where the use of a kazoo is essential, and the performance will be diminished by its absence.
Nevertheless, I would caution you that, rather as the definition of a gentleman is "A person who knows how to play the bagpipes, but doesn't", similarly a lady might be described with reference to the kazoo........
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by Guernsey Pete
Re: What am I?
Two here.
I'm semi-ok at Flute.
I'm real good at being a hammered bodhranist. Then again most people are.
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by wormdiet
Re: What am I?
Musician.
KFG
# Posted on May 31st 2005 by KFG
Re: What am I?
When asked I say "a lot but my main ones are..."
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by Why Bother?
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What you are is what you want to be.
What you don't want to be, is a fake.
That hurts, a lot, so be who you are,
And you'll earn my respect.
WB
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by wvwhistler
Re: What am I?
Depending on mood, maybe? This week I am a kazooist.
Or, location? Here, I am a fiddler.
I sometimes feel like a singer (this is really only the strong want for good singing skills, putting me under the delusion that I actually am a singer. This feeling usually vanishes when I open my mouth.), but can not, under any circumstance, claim to be one....
S
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by snorre
Re: What am I?
I am the gum that sticks to the shoe of people who insist on singing at sessions...
I am the candle that lights the evil bodhran bonfire...
I am the goop that drips from the flute into the fiddler of doom's Guinness...
I am... FluteMan!
Marvel how I wear my underpants on the outside. Gasp as you hear my almost in tune chromatic runs on a keyless six-hole!
Gape in awe as you witness unthinkable key changes in the eight-tune sets I dare to lead!
No, seriously it's fine... go ahead and gape. Really. I'm used to it.
*pose*
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by Q
Re: What am I?
And if you see my trusty sidekick, tell him the pipes, yes, the pipes are calling.
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by Q
Re: What am I?
Thanks you guys. Am I wiser? Well I like the idea of a location based answer.......
A multi-istrumentalist sounds a little like you are playing everything together so maybe the truthful answer is a serial instrumentalist......but I hope this is not a criminal offence!!
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by tallulah
Re: What am I?
Froot Loops or Corn Flakes?
KFG
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by KFG
Re: What am I?
LMAO KFG
An image that will remain with me always!!!
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by tallulah
Re: What am I?
I usually reply "mostly I play guitar." That leaves the door open to the fact that I play more instruments without having to recite a list. And it puts the emphasis on what I play the best. But that answer doesn't work so good if you play more than one instrument equally well. "Jack of all trades and master of none" always works as an answer, and is usually true of those who muck about on multiple instruments (although I do have a friend that comes very close to being the best fiddler, best accordion player and best whistler in the state, and he is humble to boot--a remarkable man).
# Posted on June 1st 2005 by AlBrown
Re: What am I?
hmmm...I think somebody watched Darkwing Duck a few times too many.
And what instrument would you be least mortified to be compelled to prove your competency with ?
Other than the kazoo. Anything that can be approximated with a comb and toilet paper would probably require some really cool deliverables to be considered a primary instrument.
# Posted on June 2nd 2005 by tualha04
Re: What am I?
Jim, do you speak of the upcoming "Widget World War"?
Fear not, whereever there is Guinness to be tested, there too will you find me, battling the forces of evil!
# Posted on June 2nd 2005 by Q
Re: What am I?
You mean an image of you laughing your ass off will remain with you always 'julia delaney' ?
# Posted on June 2nd 2005 by curlew
Re: What am I?
With appropriate nods to Mary Poppins, I'm a ConcerMandoFiddiZoukiCuatriTarist.
Gesundheit.
# Posted on June 3rd 2005 by ScottC
Re: What am I?
I have a scabbard on m'back, Jim. Ya know, like Conan.
# Posted on June 3rd 2005 by Q
Re: What am I?
I am now working on the design for the "Multi-Instrument"
Any suggestions as to what should be incorporated?
# Posted on June 3rd 2005 by showaddydadito
Re: What am I?
six-string fiddle with an aluminium fipple?
# Posted on June 3rd 2005 by Q
Re: What am I?
Drones or goatskin. Take yer pick.
# Posted on June 3rd 2005 by wormdiet