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Sparrow wrote:

Dynamo, thats a great horn you got there. Hope your neighbours R deaf. Some of the bloggers also play stuff - get a jazz band going

Thanks for the compliment Ms. Sparrow. It took me a while to find this horn. I started playing for the past three days, and damn this thing is hard to play. The first night I started this, only air came out, no sound...lol. But now, some tones I can play already, just getting used to the fingerings of this instrument. Definitely different from the guitar and drums which I used to play. With regards to the loudness, you are definitely right, what I did is put a bunch of socks or a small towel inside the horn to muffle the sound... I'll take it out after I get better and play some songs....cheers

Sparrow wrote:

The Sax is my most admired instrument; the sound awesome. Dont tell others but I also played drums for a while but I have played piano for years, although I have not played for about 3 years now.

Even though I don't tell them, don't you think they could read this thread....lol. We can jam sometime (yeah right if we're not in KSA), I miss playing with gals, they give me the motivation I need . I have tried playing piano, the mind is willing but my hands doesn't seem to cooperate....lol, they told me that I'm too old to start with piano.

musicman wrote:

Am not a gr8 fan of digital drums. Its more like banging on pots and pans. The sound doesnt truly come from your insides. However, I think they are more expensive than acoustic drums?

Not really sure, I remember it was about 2-3K but I'll be dropping by Shola center this friday to check on some white gold, I'll pass dawliah, I'll check it out.

musicman wrote:

Am not a gr8 fan of digital drums. Its more like banging on pots and pans. The sound doesnt truly come from your insides. However, I think they are more expensive than acoustic drums?

Mate, I saw this electronic drums in Dawliah Shola Center, Roland is the brand name worth 4200++ SR. And then a few steps more, the Yamaha brand is worth 5100++ but I don't think cymbals are included, you have to buy them separately, I think it's worth 350 including the stand per piece.

musicman wrote:

Tlked to Hassan Issa, th Administrator of the Safari Resort in Riyadh and suggested to him to set up a music room that will house all available musical instruments so that we could practice, learn, teach, and play as a gig. He was very interested and said he will look into it right away. Its a super place for expat recreation sans most of the prohibitions, away from the madding crowd on the Makkah highway about 30 minutes drive from the city.

That's great news.. keep us posted.

NicolasGOD wrote:

Hi,

Dynamo, if you like some lessons for the sax I am in Riyadh now, and brought my soprano with me .. and a couple of score. Just message me.

For the electronic drum set, I have one with me too, A Yamaha DTXpressIV.

Can you recommend a good site for this instrument. I am having a hard time with the blowing techniques and good fingering technique. This is my first wind instrument, so it's totally bizarre for me. And the reed...I have no supply, just one that is included with the horn. That's why I am very careful...lol

Lessons are for free?...just fishing....lol, I like to self study...gives me the opportunity to scold myself for doing a bad job...lol. If I come to a dead end, I'll haller mate. Cheers.

musicman wrote:

I am a total acoustic drum feller since 1960. Never touched an electronic kit in my life yet. but would sure love to try. Any chance of a private gig, sometime?

You can pass by my place to try it. No probs for this

daxx wrote:

sir... good day to all of you, i do also want to buy a SAX, where can i buy this instrument in riyadh...

i had read that mr.dynamo, bought one, where did you find this sir and how much?... for me to adjust my allowance... eheheh

same here, i am too much bored, need to play an instrument,
i played FLUTE from before and SAXOPHONE is my dream instrument...

please reply mr.DYNAMO (kabayan!)

thank you and GOD BLESS all...

Daxx,

I just stumbled upon this when I was searching for an alto sax...luckily there is this French guy selling his new Yamaha alto sax and I was just at the right time to ask it. Believe me I looked at malls and all I can find were guitars. Good luck to you.

halhusseini wrote:

Hey guys,
i am actually new to this blog, i just registered now when i read this topic, i am thinking of getting an electrical guitar, but i wont do that until i can find an instructor, i have asked around but came up with nothing unfortunately,
can anyone help me out with that? does anyone know an electric guitar instructor?

thanks,

Well , i have been playing  electic guitar for 8  years , in fact i had my own band in UK,if anybody need help then most welcome

cheers

Popolocroix wrote:

Seeing yet, another revived post...
@Dynamo...how is your Sax playing skills now?
I am currently eyeing on playing Bass for now...just looking for some starter amps to get me rollin'

@musicman - how's the stuff with that safari resort guy? did the music room materialized?
I have an invi to jam with some guys by the weekend...(though i feel not yet ready :S) and they said...it will be on some (band) studio with complete instruments...(I would want to check if this is the same place, just in case).

My sax is still with me...I play it once in a while, it's a great stress reliever, regarding my skills...still at basic, scales and stuff, songs I know are for begginers(ages 5-10....lol)