Instruments for a young fellow

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

My grandson has a musical interest. Where did that gene come from?

 

He’s taking lessons for guitar and cello. Did ukulele for a couple years as a prelude to guitar. Tried piano and violin before settling on guitar and cello. Let mom buy the pricey instruments.  ))) She won’t go bargain basement.

 

I get to buy the oddball things. Last year it was an otomatone.  This year he asked for an electric kazoo. Seems easy and low budget,  tips appreciated about what to get or avoid.

 

Thinking about something to add to his noisemakers, I found a Kalimba. It looks like it could be fun. I’d like tips here too.

 

 

Edited November 12, 2024 by Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Hi bday is Jan 29. I’m thinking a quality harmonica.

[Sarge]

Check out Reverb.com for used instruments.  I like Sweetwater for new stuff.  if you are buying a lot of different   instruments and music gear, you will get hooked up with a tech who works with you for all of you purchases.  

[Subdeacon Joe]

This is going to sound weird,  but get him a Jews Harp.

[Rye Miles #13621]

How about a Glockenspiel or a Xylophone ? Fun instruments.

 

I played a Vibraphone which is much larger and has a sustain pedal. Example: Lionel Hampton.

[Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life]

My brothers interests were drums and the accordion. My parents had no idea what they were getting into. 
Made my desire for guitar and electric bass much easier to convince them to support. 
Regards

    
Gateway Kid

[Subdeacon Joe]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Texas Lizard]

Get him a full set of drums....Then send him home with them......

 

Texas Lizard

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

1 hour ago, Texas Lizard said:

Get him a full set of drums....Then send him home with them......

 

Texas Lizard

His older brother (10 yrs older) has a full set. Is pretty good too.

[Sedalia Dave]

 

 

 

[Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474]

Bagpipes.

But start him off with a Chanter to learn the fingering and breath control.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

25 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said:

Bagpipes.

But start him off with a Chanter to learn the fingering and breath control.

You want his parents to hate me? Maybe even stop doing my laundry?

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

This is kids in school doing something for schoolmates. Grandson has the guitar.

 

 

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Lies see if this link works…

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCwoAnjufyK/?igsh=YXNtcW5waWd5NmRq

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

On 11/12/2024 at 5:56 AM, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

My grandson has a musical interest. Where did that gene come from?

 

He’s taking lessons for guitar and cello. Did ukulele for a couple years as a prelude to guitar. Tried piano and violin before settling on guitar and cello. Let mom buy the pricey instruments.  ))) She won’t go bargain basement.

 

I get to buy the oddball things. Last year it was an otomatone.  This year he asked for an electric kazoo. Seems easy and low budget,  tips appreciated about what to get or avoid.

 

Thinking about something to add to his noisemakers, I found a Kalimba. It looks like it could be fun. I’d like tips here too.

 

 

Haven't seen one of those in years.  Thanks for the memory

[Three Foot Johnson]

An alphorn?

 

 

[bgavin]

I was formally trained from age 5 by a concert pianist.
As a result, I "see" in piano and can play many different instruments.

 

As an entertainer, one has the ability to speak or sing, which is denied the horn players.

[Pat Riot]

I like that Kalimba idea. 
 

Also, what about an inexpensive mandolin?

[Pat Riot]

Amazon has Kalimbas at $25 and rated 4.8 stars with thousands of reviews. There is one for $15. 
 

https://a.co/d/3yxNs30

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

One Sunday morning, with many options to take up his time….

[watab kid]

ya gotta let them pick their own path or it wont stick , but then my daughter plays violin , wife the piano , son guitar , brother everything and anything you hand him , but i dont even play the radio well , so i may not know what im talking about here 

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

2 hours ago, watab kid said:

ya gotta let them pick their own path or it wont stick , but then my daughter plays violin , wife the piano , son guitar , brother everything and anything you hand him , but i dont even play the radio well , so i may not know what im talking about here 

I understand.  You can see his cello case on the picture. He, so far, has decided to play piano, guitar, and cello.  He is taking lessons in each. First piano teacher suggested he move on to a better teacher, one he had to qualify for. She said he might have perfect pitch. daughter said, “where’d he get that gene?”

 

im glad he was wearing hearing protection when brother was playing drums.

[ORNERY OAF]

Stick with guitar,  chick's won't look at a guy playing kazoo or kimbila or whatever crap that is.....also

 

If you get him a jews harp or harmonica, you gonna have to get him kickboxing for ju jitsu lessons as well....don't get the kid beat up. Don't let some of these old codgers give ya bad advice, this is not the 50s.

[Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062]

 

 

 

 ......... oh, musical instrument, ........ I was thinking of a good-ish, not-to-expensive multimeter.   😉

[Eyesa Horg]

29 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said:

 

 

 

 ......... oh, musical instrument, ........ I was thinking of a good-ish, not-to-expensive multimeter.   😉

Well that was a Fluke 🤣 

[Seamus McGillicuddy]

The weekend piano player at a local restaurant is quite talented and sometimes accompanies other musicians on this type of Air Piano keyboard. He can make it sound pretty good. 
 

https://www.amazon.com/Eastar-Melodica-Instrument-Mouthpiece-Keyboard/dp/B078HW38GK?th=1

 

[Pat Riot]

3 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said:

Well that was a Fluke 🤣 

 I thought it. You wrote it! 
 

BRAVO!!! 

[Pat Riot]

1 hour ago, Seamus McGillicuddy said:

The weekend piano player at a local restaurant is quite talented and sometimes accompanies other musicians on this type of Air Piano keyboard. He can make it sound pretty good. 
 

https://www.amazon.com/Eastar-Melodica-Instrument-Mouthpiece-Keyboard/dp/B078HW38GK?th=1

 

Most guys playing those really blow at it…

 

 

 

 

I’ll show myself out now.

[watab kid]

15 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

I understand.  You can see his cello case on the picture. He, so far, has decided to play piano, guitar, and cello.  He is taking lessons in each. First piano teacher suggested he move on to a better teacher, one he had to qualify for. She said he might have perfect pitch. daughter said, “where’d he get that gene?”

 

im glad he was wearing hearing protection when brother was playing drums.

good for him all things he can play in later life as well as now , 

[Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967]

Marshal, definitely keep encouraging the lad and nurturing his talents!  He'll get a lifetime of enjoyment out of it.  Heck - so will you!  

 

When Sassparilla Kid was in fourth grade he announced that he wanted to join his school's fledgling band.  So, we got 'im a Getzen student trumpet, and it was Game On.

 

When he was twelve, he discovered Blues.  By the time he was in high school you could barely walk through our li'l bungalow for all the music stuff ~ three trumpets (including an upgrade to a professional Getzen Eterna with a silver bell), one cornet, two bugles, one piano, two electronic keyboards, two banjos, one mandolin, and one "banjolele" (with eternal thanks to Forty Rod!). 

 

Also, seven assorted acoustic and electric guitars (including a Strat he built himself), multiple amps, an old Ibanez he restored, a replica '59 Fender Bassman speaker cabinet he built when he was fourteen (with original Bassman speakers), a variety of harmonicas, a practice bagpipe chanter or two, and a kazoo.  😊

 

Thirteen, Scout Camp

 

High School jazz band                                                   

 

Age 15, playing a copy of SRV's "Lenny"

                       

                                                                   Overhauled Ibanez, Fender Bassman, and 1-tube Epi amp

 

 

 

 

Edited January 30 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967

[watab kid]

my daughter and son play at the daughters church , my brother and his wife play in five different bands from all banjo to brass and strings , but im still learning to tune my radio .............i got no ear , except i do know when i hear something i like ...just not connected to my digits 

 

i commend all that can play and read music , im always impressed and amazed , life left me with a hammer and screw driver so to speak , 

Edited January 30 by watab kid

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

If ya had a hammer maybe ya should tried playin' a dulcimer. 

 

Back in the early to mid-70's, the inhabitants of the Green, White, and Pink houses had a number of musicians among our group of friends who were quite proficient with various instruments...including autoharps and zithers.

[Rye Miles #13621]

This is a great starter and if he likes it he can step up to a more sophisticated model. This shown is in the key of C so you’re limited to that key but there’s a plethora of these. Fun instrument!

Edited January 30 by Rye Miles #13621

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

He does have several options.  When he shows up with his otomatome, mom says “upstairs!”  (It’s annoying)

[Rye Miles #13621]

Kind of expensive 

 

 

 

 

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Edited January 30 by Rye Miles #13621