How Did You Break Your (Musical) Fast

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  • #598549
    ZeesKite
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    What did you have the first minute chatzos rolled in?

    Me? I took out my violin and played yesterday’s ???? ???? ??? and ??? ???? etc. It plays so differently when it’s so fresh.

    #796944
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    I broke out the electric guitar and played Enter Sandman, from beginning to end. (Minus the solo.)

    Zees, you play the violin?

    #796945
    bpt
    Participant

    Haven’t yet, but plan to do so on Yehuda Solomon’s Havdoloh

    #796946
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    MiddlePath: Baruch HaShem, yes. A little.

    #796947
    bein_hasdorim
    Participant

    decided to wait a little, not to be like a spoiled child in this generation who is hovering over the food counting down the seconds.

    Were still in golus, so I try not to run the first second as to exercise self control, and not diminish the Effect the 3 weeks had on me.

    The 3 weeks have Affected us. (free english lesson)

    (not saying a/t wrong guys, enjoy your music, it’s a mitzvah to be happy!) have all those who can’t play an instrument in mind.

    I’ll strum some acoustic later, then sit down by the piano.

    #796948
    tracht gut
    Member

    plugged in my ipod into my ears……wow just luv the sound of music..

    #796949
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    Zees, that’s awesome! I would really love to learn the violin. I’ve played many instruments, and I’ve found the violin to have the most pleasing sound. Perhaps when I have more time, and more money, I’ll get a violin. Do you give lessons?

    #796950
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    bein_hasdorim: You’re right. I should have also waited. Just goes to show that someone even bein_hasdorim & bein_hazmanim could strive for higher dargos, more self control. I admire you.

    #796951
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    MiddlePath: I’ve not finished learning yet. I can teach you, though, which side of the bow is supposed to contact the instrument. (kidding)

    btw you could purchase a cheap student one to start on. Yes it IS pleasing, and oh, so moody. Right now my finger are stiff, lead. So hard to restart after such a long break. I’ve had a ‘heter’ for the sefira period, I didn’t want to ‘play’ around during the three weeks.

    #796952
    haifagirl
    Participant

    I was working, so it wasn’t until I got home after 10 p.m. that I could finally turn on WFMT. Ah!

    #796953
    The Frumguy
    Participant

    Did I miss the Beatles!!

    #796954
    bein_hasdorim
    Participant

    It’s really not a big deal, but I feel, I, we, got so pampered, in this last generation, that when we are restrained halachically

    by a certain time, like shabbos, or a fast, etc.. ppl are lined up to count down the seconds, & I understand them, their busy, hungry, have to run to work, or meeting, but please! Just wait another few minutes, don’t run away so fast.

    HB”H gives us life and time, & i’m sure he’ll cover us for those extra few min (to say the least) not to faint, or lose money,

    or miss whatever it is we’re running to.

    Zees Amush, for you to say “You’re right. I should have also waited” Instead of going on the attack or defense, shows you’re B”H on a high Madreigah! Hatzlacha!

    #796956
    wanderingchana
    Participant

    My brain doesn’t know from the 3 weeks. I’ve got some tune or another going through my head constantly.

    #796957
    always here
    Participant

    I just listened to Kiki Dee’s “I’ve Got The Music In Me” (1974), just a few minutes ago. .. first music in 3 wks!!! 🙂

    #796958
    HAKOL TOV
    Member

    The camp to which i went used to call someone down to the camp before chatzos. She gave a small inspiring speech and then she would sing with us slow songs and explain how it’s not right to run out of the three weeks. We would sings songs about yerushlayim…and dance…it was a bueatiful uplifting experience!

    #796959
    HaLeiVi
    Participant

    I was in a Yiddish store that played music. It made me wonder if why they couldn’t have that the whole three weeks. Who invented that electronic “dance” sound, and why?

    #796960
    kako
    Participant

    No offense, but I think a frum guy should not listen to the beatles

    #796961
    oyveykidsthesedays
    Participant

    r’ shmuel brazil kumzits on yotorah.org

    AWESOME!!!

    #796962
    oyveykidsthesedays
    Participant

    sorry, yutorah

    #796963
    Toi
    Participant

    adi ran. awesome

    #796964
    Shticky Guy
    Participant

    My brain doesnt know from the 3 weeks

    stop baiting haifagirl…

    I took out my violin…

    remember there’s 8 notes in an octave, not 7 ☺

    Coming back on topic, my kids banged on the NYBC cd as soon as they realised it was chatzos

    #796965
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    Shticky, actually there are NO notes on a violin. (wow, you really keep track..)

    #796966
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    Zeeskite, I looked up some info about violins, and it said that the strings are tuned- E,A,D,G. That’s the same tuning progression as a guitar (on the upper 4 strings). So, it seems like the transition from guitar to violin wouldn’t be so difficult. I was wondering though about this: The violin is fretless, so how do you know where to place your finger to play the right note? Is that something that comes with experience?

    #796967
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    MiddlePath: Yes, I afraid so. (and I thought you were the ultimate authority on music). It take so much practice and drilling. Eventually it comes like one’s voice, where there’s no notes, but most are able to hit it right away. There are other instruments without notes, as well, I think tuba. My brother plays a flute without the keys – just the mouthpiece. He curves his hand around it, tightening and loosening to produce to notes!

    #796968
    mamashtakah
    Member

    Kako, I’m sorry you feel that way.

    I was at work when chatzot came, so I had to wait whether I wanted to or not. When I left work I turned on the radio.

    #796969
    tracht gut
    Member

    Middlepath:being the ultimate authority on music can i ask for ur advice? i would love to start playing the guitar, whats the best way to learn how to ? (without private lessons)

    #796970
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    Zeeskite, thanks.

    tracht, I wouldn’t say I’m the ultimate authority on music, but I know enough…

    About learning the guitar, I would first ask you this: What type of guitar playing appeals to you? Slow, acoustic strumming? Fast electric rhythm? Playing note by note (lead)? Finger picking?

    Once I know what type you want to learn, I can give you techniques and tips that will help make it a lot easier. But for starters, the best free place to learn the basics of guitar playing is Youtube. Personally, when I started playing, I didn’t have access to a computer so I learned from a book: Guitar for Dummies, purchased at Barnes and Noble. It actually helped a lot.

    Before you begin learning though, I must say the following: Be aware that many beginners think of giving up. This can be due to lack of patience, hurting fingers, and other things. If you are really serious about it, you must look past this. Your fingers WILL hurt at the beginning. It may be a slow process. But it’s a price worth paying.

    Side question: Would you say you have an ear for music? Because that makes things a lot easier.

    If you want, you can start a thread (if there isn’t one already) dedicated to guitar tips and techniques. I’d be happy to teach you everything I know.

    #796971
    HaLeiVi
    Participant

    By the way, the violin string are GDAE. From one string to the next is a fifth. In a guitar, it goes EADGBE. I’m not sure why the B was put after the G, but in general the string are a fourth apart.

    #796972
    haifagirl
    Participant

    There are other instruments without notes, as well, I think tuba.

    I think you mean trombone. Unless, of course, you are referring to the fact that valved instruments can create more than one note with each combination of valves.

    #796973
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    Haleivi, yes, violin strings are GDAE. I listed them the wrong way before, my bad. And about the B string on a guitar, it is weird..But I think there are explanations for it. One is- If that string would be a C (Which would flow with the rest of the strings), then the high E would have be an F (5 notes higher), to make it flow. And that would cause major problems, since the low string is an E, and it helps when those two strings are the same note (Unless you are in drop-D).

    #796974
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    haifagirl: Yes, that’s it. You’re also chief of music enforcement etc.? WOW, such talented posters here. Where have you all been hiding. (remember the ‘show off your talent’ thread?)

    #796975
    kapusta
    Participant

    Don’t mean to intrude on anyones conversation, but in answer to the OP, it was Memories (from Journeys?)- somewhat Tisha B’av related.

    *kapusta*

    #796976
    cell alert
    Member

    i listened to the new sheves Achim CD a-m-a-z-i-n-g

    and on my casio i played Bilivavi The old one

    and also Kah Ecsof also really old – i just heard such a nice version by L’Chayim Tish.

    another good listening option is the new Yoni Stern CD.

    #796977
    HaLeiVi
    Participant

    Just turned on my computer, and broke it Perlman playing Zigeunerweisen.

    #796978
    ZeesKite
    Participant

    cell alert

    What’s a casio? An instrument?

    #796979

    @Middlepath,

    How do you not know how to play that solo?

    If your looking for my favorite solo from that artist, it would be the one from Hero Of The Day. Easily the one that fits in to the context of the song the best!

    #796980
    ChanieE
    Participant

    Matisyahu’s Dispatch the Troops. Very poignant – it’s about us and our kids and us and our relationship with our Father and begging for Moshiach.

    #796981

    I did Morah Music with my small charges.(We had a blast!!)

    #796982
    Feif Un
    Participant

    I listened to an old favorite of mine – Shmelke’s Niggunim

    #796983
    photogenic
    Member

    Ok, I am still addicted to AKA Pella Platinum-does that count?

    #796984
    haifagirl
    Participant

    stop baiting haifagirl…

    Good advice.

    remember there’s 8 notes in an octave, not 7 ?

    There are (or, if you prefer, there’re) 8 notes in an octave.

    #796985
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    cleverjewishpun, of course I know the solo! I just happened to play the rhythm throughout the song that time. Hero of the Day does have an awesome solo- great song all around. My favorite solo from them is the one in Master of Puppets- the slow solo. It is beautiful. Also love the intro solo to Sanitarium. What’s your favorite album from them? Mine is definitely Ride the Lightning.

    #796986
    haifagirl
    Participant

    What’s a casio? An instrument?

    Casio is a brand name of an electronic keyboard.

    #796987

    @Middlepath,

    Favorite would have to be Master Of Puppets but I think they hit their peak on …And Justice For All. I just wish Justice would have been recorded under better circumstances because the bass is non existent.

    BTW, I have Ride The Lightning on vinyl, it sounds amazing!

    #796988
    cell alert
    Member

    Zeeskite:

    sorry i play a Yamaha Keyboard. Since my 1st keyboard’s company was Casio- i have been calling a keyboard “a casio” ever since! sorry for the confusion!

    #796989
    Feif Un
    Participant

    MiddlePath: I agree about RtL! Great album! My favorite solo is The Thing That Should Not Be – it’s just so different from everything else.

    #796990
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    Feif- The Thing That Should Not Be is a great song, too. What’s your favorite song from RtL? Mine is either Fade to Black (awesome intro) or Creeping Death…because it’s about yitzias mitzrayim!

    cleverjewishpun- Justice was an all around amazing album. You can see their talent bursting out of One..but yes, the bass was basically silent. The drums had a weird metallic sound, too. Was the lack of bass due to the rift between James Hetfield and Jason Newsted? Just a thought…

    My favorite moment from Justice: “Darkness. Imprisoning Me. All I See. Absolute Horror.”

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