I'm pretty sure we all have some musical talent in us, being the avid music listeners/appreciators that we are.  So what do you rock out on?  And no, "Guitar Hero" doesn't count.

Me?  I play the drums. 

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They're all silenced because I live in a condo with a bunch of other people, one of which lives above our garage. 

Right now, I'm not in a band, but I did play for Same Day Rule and Curbside Syndicate for a while.  Taking a break to finish school and to find the right band, but I'm not sure I'm going to find anyone who shares my vision: some prog-type rock sort of like Sakuraba meets Rush meets Dream Theater (Konami Kukeiha club anyone?).  There isn't that big of a music scene in Las Vegas, so we'll see where I end up in a couple of years.

I used to play the oboe. Haven't touched it in years though.

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As recently posted. And I had the real one awhile before the GH one.

The backstory was pretty simple...I had started to listen to rock music more seriously and five months ago, I was in a pawn shop, I saw it, I bought it and a 10W practice amp. You know, just to see what makes these things tick. I'm really pleased with it so far...For a cheap, used Strat clone, it holds together well, sounds excellent  and doesn't go out of tune easily. I'm just learning the basics, checking out various online resources, practicing when I get some spare time (great thing with electric is I can practice with it not plugged in and not disturb anyone) and having fun with it now. I have palm-muted power chords down pretty good (especially in DADGBE!), but I'd love to be able to change to a C-chord on the fly. And scales really help make sense out of things...Those exotic ones are just fun to look at:

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Also, hidden weakness/talent would be the trumpet. I tore that thing up back in 5th grade, but then it was a sad day when I had to give it back to the music department that loaned it to me. Dunno if I'd ever buy one, but it was fun while it lasted.

I started playing concert euphonium again in the Tuscaloosa Winds after a 7 year hiatus: http://www.getzen.com/images/background/8230.jpg

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Played that for a number of years, plus the marching kind: http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/p … 402704.jpg

I started out on trumpet, but baritone was always my instrument of choice.

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Played the piano in second grade, but when the lessons were over, I sort of discontinued. Always wanted to learn the saxophone or trumpet and of course I regret never developing piano or taking up music in my school years. I want to take lessons today, but I don't really have the time or money just yet.

I can play the piano pretty well (almost made it to teaching certificate level) but I prefer to sing so I do that now in my spare time.

piano

Can any of these instruments be air instruments? I'm pretty good at the air guitar, drums and keyboard (at least in my thoughts)

I play piano.
Used to play violin. Would like to start again.

I was waiting for someone to bring it up.

/Air sax, anyone? Ugh...

The only instrument I've ever played for any length of time was the piano, and I was never very good at it.

I've got a little skill with keyboards (I totally fail at playing pianos, oddly enough), but I usually just stick to software synth.

Only experience with an instrument is two years with the flute from Jr. High. Made fun of relentlessly for it. I thought it was an elegant sounding instrument.