mcgraham Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 After watching the video of the one handed bass player a few years ago, I have often wondered what I would do (musically) if I lost one of my arms. And so I ask you, what would you do??? I decided it'd be worth working harder on my vocal ability, which I started doing since then (in order to not just be a bass playing musician. I also have a harmonica that I play intermittently that I'd throw myself into practicing if I was unable to continue playing bass as I do. So people, what about you? Mark Quote
Galilee Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I would play drums for a rubbish hair-metal band. Quote
Huge Hands Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='Galilee' post='222276' date='Jun 19 2008, 04:23 PM']I would play drums for a rubbish hair-metal band.[/quote] Ha ha ha Quote
Jase Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 That is such an ugly thought I'd die of sadness. Quote
mike257 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='Galilee' post='222276' date='Jun 19 2008, 04:23 PM']I would play drums for a rubbish hair-metal band.[/quote] Haha, I saw this thread title and was about to drop a Def Leppard joke, you're just too quick for me!! Quote
Buzz Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Return to trumpet (or it's slightly smaller brethren, the cornet). It's doable one handed if you've got a strong arm and fingers, and you could jury rig up something to attach it to your forearm most likely. Quote
mcgraham Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 [quote]That is such an ugly thought I'd die of sadness[/quote] I know it's not a nice thought, but it's a bit of a predicament isn't it! Quote
bnt Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 You could think about a touch-style instrument such as a [url="http://www.stick.com/instruments/sb8/"]Stick Bass[/url] or [url="http://www.stick.com/instruments/ns/"]NS Stick[/url]. The latter would be my choice, since I already like headless instruments. Of course, in a thread of this title, it's only a matter of time before someone mentions Bill Clements: Quote
SteveO Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='Buzz' post='222292' date='Jun 19 2008, 05:35 PM']Return to trumpet (or it's slightly smaller brethren, the cornet). It's doable one handed if you've got a strong arm and fingers, and you could jury rig up something to attach it to your forearm most likely.[/quote] That'd be my choice, Well, that and the bone. I don't think i'd stoop to singing though... Believe it or not I do have some principals. Quote
Bilbo Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Trumpet? Chromonica? French Horn (one hand possibly but maybe not one arm)? Tuba? Didgeridoo? Euphonium? Eb horn? Composing music on a computer for playback or composing using a DAW music or Sibelius for others to play? Various percussion instruments? Synth? Slide guitar (same as French Horn although there is a slide player out there with [i]no[/i] hands who plays slide with his feet - its on Youtube somewhere). And, as was said, the voice, the most sophisticated instrument of all. A life in music is not determined by the number of arms/hands/digits you have but by your passion and ingenuity. The only barrier to a fulfilling and rewarding life as a player and musician would be your mind. Quote
Jase Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='mcgraham' post='222297' date='Jun 19 2008, 04:40 PM']I know it's not a nice thought, but it's a bit of a predicament isn't it![/quote] I'd be lying if I said...ohhh, I go into sound engineering, or I'll be ok, I'll play the triangle (on a stand)....think I'd breed dogs...maybe. Quote
ahpook Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='222306' date='Jun 19 2008, 04:45 PM']Didgeridoo?[/quote] i thought we were talking musical instruments here, not fashion accessories for trustafarians Quote
niceguyhomer Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 If I lost an arm, I'd bloody well go and look for it. Quote
chris_b Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 My mate had his lungs, kidneys and liver removed and he kept playing. Quote
ahpook Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='chris_b' post='222386' date='Jun 19 2008, 06:53 PM']My mate had his lungs, kidneys and liver removed and he kept playing.[/quote] presumably he wasn't an organist Quote
barneyg42 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I would give up music and take up circular swimming! Quote
sam88 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='222390' date='Jun 19 2008, 06:56 PM']presumably he wasn't an organist[/quote] Quote
queenofthedepths Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 If I lost just my right hand, presumably there'd be some way of holding a violin bow. Failing that... PRILLAR HORN! Quote
Bay Splayer Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 i`d give my right arm to be a one armed bassist Quote
queenofthedepths Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 [quote name='uptonmark' post='222447' date='Jun 19 2008, 08:01 PM']i`d give my right arm to be a one armed bassist [/quote] No-one's stopping you, surely!!! Quote
Dr.Dave Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I'd look at pictures of Myleen Klass only half as much If you mean what if something stopped me playing.... not sure. I'd like to be involved in music still , probably as a singer in a pub band - Alex Harvey/Ian Dury style - character based. Quote
Mr Fudge Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 piano and strap something on to the soggy end to hold down the bass notes. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I think I'd have to use my one remaining hand to shoot myself! Quote
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