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What Instruments Do You Play?  

  1. 1. What Instruments Do You Play?

    • Didgeridoo
    • Flute
    • Clarinet
    • Saxophone
    • Other Woodwind
    • Violin
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    • Harp
      0
    • Cello
      0
    • Mandolin
      0
    • Guitar
    • Banjo
      0
    • Other String
    • Piano & Organ
    • Drums
    • World Drums
    • French Horn
      0
    • Trombone
      0
    • Trumpet & Cornet
    • Other Brass
    • Voice


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Hello my name is Dan. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, last summer was 27 years. I’ve got four children, and just became a grandfather. I enjoy music of all kinds but my favorite is Native American Flute and other world flute music. I play the NAF and currently own about 200 flutes. My objectives are to be able to play any and all flutes of the world. I also hope to release my first cd very soon. I enjoy teaching people how to play and express themselves with the flute. I lead a flute circle in Baraboo, WI called SPIRIT LAKE FLUTE CIRCLE. Started back in 2005 website is www.spiritlakeflutecircle.com

I’ve been playing for just over 4

Also play many other instruments

Sing with your flute, and give thanks for another day.

Blessings

bearbelly

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Hi Bearbelly,

What a great poll. I hope more people will come here and find it.

I have been playing the piano since I was five years old. I also play a baritone ukelele, as well as the smaller one. I play accordion, self-taught, so I'm not fantastic, but I did play for an Octoberfest a few years ago, and it was really fun.

I have released three CD's, one original, one Christmas and one which is just a few pieces I really enjoy playing. I have also played on other people's CD's.

I've been musical director for four musicals in a local theater near me, as well as accompanied performers in San Francisco and New York. I played at the White House when I was seventeen, with a group of blind and visually impaired kids, and have even played for Julie Andrews, but that was many, many years ago.

I look forward to going to your web site, and hope others will take the poll and tell us about themselves.

Thank you for starting this.

Debbie

Edited by serenity55

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I too can play several instruments. I've always been musically inclined, can pretty much pick up any instrument and learn how to play within minutes. I played the Clarinet for 9 years. I gave it up after I graduated high school. I really do miss it. Playing the clarinet was my one place I felt at peace when playing it. I always felt like I had no worries in the world. I know since you guys are also musically inclined, that you can understand what I mean when I say I'm "At Peace". Music is what helps me keep my sanity!!! Thanks for posting this!! I will definitely keep up with this one!! Music is such Beautiful Art!!! May it bring peace to others around the world!!

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