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It may be that the instruments I have owned were the biggest single influence on the way I play.

My first trumpet was an Eb instrument, 5th down from the more familiar horn. I came to think of trumpet as an alto rather then a soprano instrument.

I always favored acoustic guitars over electric. Played with fairly heavy strings for tone and volume. I could slam the strings hard or caress them. I had a range of tones and volumes available that I exploited to get a great variety of sounds. Do not use bends very much. I came to beleive that anyone who played light gauge was wimping out.

My keyboards are all unweighted. While I enjoy the feel of a box piano, and respect those who can make one sing, I dont feel as though I am missing anything. I can use mine as piano, Rhodes, Hammond, vibes, string section and a whole lot more.

I dont get to call myself a 'piano player,' and I am OK with that. The fact that I can switch between percussive and sustained instrument sounds certainly has an effect on my touch and my attitude toward what I am doing. So far, I prefer the portability of my 73-key board over 88 keys

Hey. It is what it is...

Last edited by flatfoot; 01/10/13 01:30 PM.
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