12-14-2002, 12:28 AM
When I was younger, I learned to play the drums. I did the private lessons, learned syncopation, and even played in a band (we had one gig - my 15 minutes of fame). Then I got older, and I basically lost touch with it, but I still played them every so often. Right now, I haven't touched my set in over a year due to the fact that when I got married I wasn't able to bring the set to the apartment. In my soon-to-be new house, theres a room in the basement that I've reserved for my set (I've got a blue plexi-glass Ludwig set, same as John Bonham played, but with a smaller bass drum than he used - but not much smaller), and I'm even planning on making a mini-studio out of it (eventually). The one thing about drumming is even if you suck, it's a great way to relieve tension.
Mrs. Goat knows how to play the piano, but not well - she knows the basics. Unlike most kids, I always wanted to learn how to play, but my parents knew they could never afford a piano, so I kind of felt it wasn't worth pursuing if I couldn't afford the instrument (that's when I moved towards drumming). My in-laws have a small piano, nothing special, but we're taking it and I hope to learn to play it with help from the Mrs.
I tried to learn how to play the guitar and bass, but I couldn't "get it" - but I strum chords like a pro!
Mrs. Goat knows how to play the piano, but not well - she knows the basics. Unlike most kids, I always wanted to learn how to play, but my parents knew they could never afford a piano, so I kind of felt it wasn't worth pursuing if I couldn't afford the instrument (that's when I moved towards drumming). My in-laws have a small piano, nothing special, but we're taking it and I hope to learn to play it with help from the Mrs.
I tried to learn how to play the guitar and bass, but I couldn't "get it" - but I strum chords like a pro!