Comments on: What is Musician’s Chi?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:32:00 +0000

I go straight for my instrument as well, when I’ve had a bad day or a bad experience. I think, a lot of times, waiting not only makes you rock-out harder; you also gain new ideas. For instance, if I’m really pissed off I get the urge to play very odd renditions of songs. (Usually in a darker or more complicated context.)

Also, most the time I play my bass fingerstyle — but when I’ve had a rough day I really want to express the frustration I’m feeling, and hearing pick action (on a bass) makes me feel ecstatic about playing…

‘Really is the equivalent of “playing better”, because without perspective I wouldn’t get anywhere with my studies.

To Kymlee (If you don’t mind me giving you *my* opinion) :

I think everyone has a specific instrument they love more than another. I know that I love to play guitar, but when I started playing more often — practising by playing covers — I would pay more attention to the bass guitar.

When I got my hands on one I felt complete! So, I’d say it’s subjective, and that it does have a lot to do with a person’s personality and what they’re comfortable with. (I also say that, because I can tell when another person is a bassist. A lot of bassists have similar interests and manerisms…)

By: Kymlee

Kymlee — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:02:00 +0000

This is the absolute truth, and I just recently found this out for myself. I have been without a piano for a long time now, and it wears on me, but I know that if I want to play one, I can go to the local music store and jam out, so at least I’m not insane yet, but I’ve noticed that I get very burnt out without having that release. I tried to pick up the guitar, but I just don’t have the same passion for that instrument as I do for my piano. Being able to sing, A LOT, helps ease the stress…
That brings me to a question, Do you, as a musician believe that most musicians have a passion for only a few instruments, and even if they try to learn a new one, they won’t be as enthusiastic as if it was “their” instrument. I’ve just observed this not only in myself, but several other musicians I know. I think it’s kind of interesting, because we all love music, but we’re specifically wired to love only parts more than others (In my opinion after observation that is)

Your thoughts?

Kymlee

By: Terrence

Terrence — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:18:44 +0000

that is an interesting strategy, I think that it is good to get away from your axe for a while and live life. make friends, exercise, take a walk in the park and just live. And when you come back to that axe you’ll rip it up!!

By: Joe Gilder

Joe Gilder — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:54:17 +0000

Cool thought, George. I know that when I’m overwhelmed with one life experience or another, I almost always reach for my guitar. It’s funny, it’s not even a conscious decision. My body just does it.