Do instruments really define the people who play them? (Page 1 of 2)

I think it has more to do with the shape of their skull.

I think it's kind of more like you instrument reflects your social qualities. People who are shy, play something quiet like the flute, people about in the middle might play the saxophone, and those loud obnoxious people probably play a trumpet. And from what I've seen those people who are spastic and run around doing crazy things will play four or five different instruments. Thats just what I've seen.

Hi Roxmysox,
Very shortly i will be among all of the above mentioned { except Bagpipes} A hundred or more! Ive been Going to this festival for years, Its fantastic. Folk, Blues, jazz,and Trad irish /modern, You name they have it!  All Fantastic Musicians! Pensive {NO} Quiet Yes! early in the morning  when we think someone is  playing  the Bagpipes inside our heads?... A couple of gallons of water and by 12 noon we are rareing to go again untill the wee small hours?  One long beautiful week of { Ceol agus craic } Music and Fun.   Then a month to recover!! But thanks for posing the question?
I only know one person who reflects the instrument he plays?  "Our very own James McCormck" Auto Harp. Fantastic!
Take a bow James!

Old Doll.

Old Doll, sounds like a really fun time. You mentioned Irish music, although I'm more of an indie/punk rocker myself I hold a soft spot in my heart for traditional Irish music. I recently went to see a local all girl trad Irish band. They were amazing! i am not normally a fan of fiddles, as they seem somewhat obnoxious, but the fiddler was simply spectacular!

Jikklop, after reading your post I realized that asome of what I've marked in my head as stereotypical, is often that way because of only one or two people. I LOL at some points of your post, my ex-boyfriend used to play the trumpet haha. I'm getting this strange vibe that you don't get noticed as much as you would like to be...
Oh yea, and how did you think of your name Jikklop. It's fun to type because all of the letters are right next to eachother, lol, sorry, kind of random.

Goodnight to you Patrick jacques.

Yes! I think like every other walk in life, The most expensive  Guitar will not make the best player! It might make them feel good! I have friends who can pick up the cheapest of guitars, and sound like " John Martyn" They are just excellent musicians,
Old Doll.

How could you James A GRÃ ,

Include our wonderful BODHRAN PLAYERS? in that  list? LOL

Have you never heard of or Seen" River Dance"? You are surely not that rural?

The best rythem beat in the world! "WITH OR WITHOUT GUINNESS" or anything else liquid for that matter!

  This tribal sound  inate in all of us as Irish People and  our Culture helped us overcome 800 years of oppression !  Now Allannah  {DARLING} i will just put this down to overload in your "Micro Chip" Overworked and not  enough pleasure time!  You may need a "Soft Place To Fall " Probably due to overload at "SONIC"?. So mull over this! Mó Grá?  Except for your self and "AUTO Harp"
Now thats a totally different Schéile.  {STORY}

Pleasant Dreams.

Old Doll.

Good Morning James,
Im not angry at all. In Fact i feel very much alive "Thank You".

Some Folk  here say  " The only way to play the Bodhran is with a good Sharp Knife?

I just happen to love the Vibrancy when its played properly!

Now i Need to get off my butt and Bodhran Myself into doing some work!
May the Sun shine on you today!
Slán
Old Doll.
ps Yes! The Balm Worked!

Your right those expensive guitars wont make you play any better but you must admit that they are such a pleasure. I went to a luthiers show yesterday and saw some of the most beautiful works of art I have ever seen in my whole life. Nothing at all that I could ever afford to buy but what a treat to see and try. Nearly brought tears to my eyes

I HAD A AGENCY DRIVER WHO SAID HE'D PLAYED BACKING TO SOME OF THE FAMOUS STARS & SINGERS AND MAKES THOUSANDS DOING RECORDING SESSIONS IN LONDON ,I MEARLY ASKED HIM TO GIVE US A SONG ON MY £99 ACOUSTIC
AND HE FLATLY REFUSED,IT WAS AS THOUGH IT WAS BENEATH HIM AFTER PLAYING HIS £6000 STRAT, I FELT ASHAMED TO BE IN HIS COMPANY THAT SOME-ONE OF HIS EXPERTISE COULD'NT   GIVE A AMATEUR PLAYER THE TIME OF DAY SO I JUST BRUSHED IT ASIDE AND THOUGHT I'M JUST AS GOOD AS YOU BECAUSE I GIVE MY TIME TO HELP OTHERS .

Hey daddycool the guy was most likely full of bull and if not  even worse full of himself

DaddyCool,

Thats the  right way to think on life! Quote " The bigger a Mans head gets
the easier it is to fill his shoes". End of.

Slán
Old Doll.