What instrument you don't play, but you'd like to?

[Corno Dolce]

Hi Judy,

The Hardanger Fiddle is another folk instrument, only this one is from Norway. It can have nine strings - five of which are *sympathetic* - excited by the vibrations from the strings being played, thusly you get a series of overtones which help to *sweeten* the sound.

For those who have never seen one, click on the link below:

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/hb/hb_46.34.7a.jpg

Cheers,

Corno Dolce

[Serassi1836]

I like very much the sound of the bassoon...

[methodistgirl]

I would love to get back on the pipe organ at church. I see it that way
though because two young girls were playing on the organ, it's time for
some of us ole folks to step aside and let some of these young people
have a chance at a possible future carieer someday. That includes pipe
organ playing. You won't have any more Virgil Foxes or Diane Bishes if
we don't introduce these young people from 5 years and up. I know when
I'm washed up. What do you think?
judy tooley

[Corno Dolce]

Dear Ms. Judy,

Please don't languish with a defeatist view about yourself and your talents. Have you pursued the idea of taking organ lessons with a local Church organist? Or is that not feasible for you at this time? If you have the personal drive and will to learn to play an instrument, you can always learn. Don't limit your options unnecessarily by saying that you're "washed up".

Cheers,

CD

[methodistgirl]

I'm 47years old going on 48 and there are two girls who are within the ages
of 10 and 12 who are interested in the organ. This is the first time I ever
saw that happen here in madisonville especially at my church. Look at the
age difference. When a child shows interest in such an instrument that
child should have the right to learn it or get used to an organ that big.
Ours is not really that big, but it's a start and just the right size to learn
the pipe organ. I'm interested in my guitar right now and enjoy playing
my harmonica at my new appartment. I'm okay with that!
judy tooley

[Krummhorn]

Hi Judy
Welcome home - it's great to see you here again.

I think it's great that young people are coming forth in your church with an interest in the organ. I also think it's equally as great that you also keep your interest going in the organ ... it shouldn't matter what age we organists get to, as long as we can keep hitting all the right (and wrong) notes, we can share this responsibility with our younger counterparts.

I would like to think that with all the time you have invested in practicing that you would not just put it aside just because a couple younger kids have shown an interest. They still have a little ways to proceed, experience wise, before they could be considered "ready" to take over at your level.

Never say die, Judy ... I'm 12 years older than you and I'm not about to throw in the towel ... being an organist is in my heart and soul ... I just can't give that up and keep my sanity - You shouldn't give up either ... the way you have talked about Bach and the pieces that you've played from memory - that's a gift Judy ... a gift you have and should keep cultivating.

These young kids need guidance from the experienced ones ... The experience that I've learned over the past 48 years as an organist can not be learned from any textbook. It has to be learned while playing and working at a position - I am still learning and trying new things especially in modulation and improvisation and still have fun with it.

[NEB]

Well said Krummhorn - I'm right with you on that.

[methodistgirl]

Thanks Krummhorn! I'm still asking about the organ and still praying
over it. Maybe someday there will be an answer and I will get to
play with the heart of my church building with my fingers on the organ.
judy tooley

[C5Says]

Krummhorn is right, Judy. Actually you can synergistically work together. You and the girls. Passing on the baton has nothing to do whether you continue or stop.

[NEB]

Now, I've always had a hankering for Bagpipes. Early morning with the mist in the Glen.

[FredeJyllMusic]

Classic:
I would love to try out the violin, because you can make some nice stuff with it..

Jazz:
The clarinet.. Once I was in a jazzfestival and my ears loved the clarinet..

Rock:
The rockguitar

All of the instruments are amazing..

[intet_at_tabe]

Jazz, blues and rock drums - period!!

[methodistgirl]

I wished I had the nack for drums. I never could play a set of drums
like some people. I guess I don't have it in me to keep up once I
started up.
judy tooley

[Udyret]

I have to say a wind instrument, since I play the piano and organ. In jazz etc. i'd say the saxophone, but my weak spot besides the piano and organ has always been the flute.

[methodistgirl]

A flute would be a lot easier than a saxaphone.
judy tooley