Hobbies! - Page 5

phykell · 05-04-2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Mondo

whats arpeggios ?

It's like a cross between a scale and a chord. You take the components of a chord and play them as a scale. For example, you'd play a C Major arpeggio (ascending) from middle C as C, E, G, C (one octave above middle C) and then descending, G, E, C (back to middle C).

For anyone, beginner to advanced, I'd strongly recommend a good book of scales and arpeggios. I think the ABRSM does a set of books which are graded as well but there's one that covers all of them IIRC - mine's years old but I'm sure they must still do it.

Getting the best results quickly requires a tremendous amount of discipline and though it might sound a bit tedious, practice of scales/arpeggios will soon yield results and you'll be able to play the more ambitious stuff all the quicker. It's all about how rewarding it is to work your way through something, starting to recognise the theme as you get better; and eventually mastering the piece and adding your own interpretation. There's no better feeling IMO

vix · 06-04-2009, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Wryel

Did I talk to you about this at the '06 Essex meet?

I wouldn't have thought so, we only started last year

Wryel · 07-04-2009, 14:06

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Originally Posted by vix

I wouldn't have thought so, we only started last year

Ok. I remember talking to someone about their Mk1 MR2 but I'm terrible with names (especially when you're meeting 20-30 people in one weekend).

loki · 07-04-2009, 14:34

For me it's the usual geeky stuff like gaming and such like. This weekend was a LAN party for me and some of my buddies and their buddies. Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips but yet it was tiring.

I suppose you can class it as a hobby but it's become more of an obsession, is football coaching. I kind of got asked a few years ago to help out with my sons team and I was very meh ok lets give it a go. But since then I have never really looked back. A lot of my spare time is took up coaching or planning sessions all for Saturday match day.

It's a huge investment of time but I can say in all honesty I have got a lot more out than I have put in. Seeing some kids develop from having two left feet and no idea what direction they should kick the ball to being competent to the point I would have no problem putting them in any game. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment. Your giving some really dis-advantaged kids a sense of achievment in a constructive and (sometimes) disciplined environment.

Plus it has given me the opportunity to learn coaching skills and experiences off some ex pro's such as Andy Cole, Stuart Pearce and Steve Wigley.

vix · 07-04-2009, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Wryel

Ok. I remember talking to someone about their Mk1 MR2 but I'm terrible with names (especially when you're meeting 20-30 people in one weekend).

You spoke to us about MR2s I'd assume

Just not about the sprint car.

Kell_ee001 · 07-04-2009, 21:12

I need a new hobby! I watch TV, listen to music, go to the gym, love reading... nothing exciting though

I'd love to play a musical instrument (most likely guitar as I *love* listening to accustic) but I'd ideally want someone to teach me

Don't think I have any volunteers though!

Snuggle Ferret · 08-04-2009, 13:00

My hobbies are:

Reading, cross stitching and calligraphy at present. I'd like to get back into the piano however with the calligraphy exam etc., my time would be limited. I loved learning the piano when I did a few years ago.

leowyatt · 08-04-2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Muban

...is shoe collecting a hobby??? I have new shoes!!!!!!!!!!

that is an addiction, not a hobby

They are very nice though

Haly · 08-04-2009, 14:52

I thought I'd replied to this with my hobbies but seems I haven't

Mine are quite normal really. I play lots of games, I like to read, love going to the cinema etc.
I write a lot too. Besides the many game reviews I write for a few sites, I often write just for my sake as I enjoy it so much.

I'd love to get into photography but money's a bugger for that one

But hopefully one day!

Now the weather's getting nicer, I'll be out walking more as I'm lucky to live near so many scenic places.
That's probably about it which may not sound like a lot, but it certainly all seems to take up my time hugely!

GSXRMovistar · 09-04-2009, 09:57

I have a lot of fad hobbies, normally ones that require me to spend money on something I use once or twice before getting bored or distracted. Although the ones I stick with are cars, beer, photography and gaming (mainly x360).

07-04-2009, 14:34	#44
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	For me it's the usual geeky stuff like gaming and such like. This weekend was a LAN party for me and some of my buddies and their buddies. Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips but yet it was tiring. I suppose you can class it as a hobby but it's become more of an obsession, is football coaching. I kind of got asked a few years ago to help out with my sons team and I was very meh ok lets give it a go. But since then I have never really looked back. A lot of my spare time is took up coaching or planning sessions all for Saturday match day. It's a huge investment of time but I can say in all honesty I have got a lot more out than I have put in. Seeing some kids develop from having two left feet and no idea what direction they should kick the ball to being competent to the point I would have no problem putting them in any game. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment. Your giving some really dis-advantaged kids a sense of achievment in a constructive and (sometimes) disciplined environment. Plus it has given me the opportunity to learn coaching skills and experiences off some ex pro's such as Andy Cole, Stuart Pearce and Steve Wigley. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

07-04-2009, 21:12	#46
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I need a new hobby! I watch TV, listen to music, go to the gym, love reading... nothing exciting though I'd love to play a musical instrument (most likely guitar as I love listening to accustic) but I'd ideally want someone to teach me Don't think I have any volunteers though! __________________

08-04-2009, 13:00	#47
Snuggle Ferret Mellow Birds Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gosport Posts: 367	My hobbies are: Reading, cross stitching and calligraphy at present. I'd like to get back into the piano however with the calligraphy exam etc., my time would be limited. I loved learning the piano when I did a few years ago. __________________ ]

08-04-2009, 14:52	#49
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I thought I'd replied to this with my hobbies but seems I haven't Mine are quite normal really. I play lots of games, I like to read, love going to the cinema etc. I write a lot too. Besides the many game reviews I write for a few sites, I often write just for my sake as I enjoy it so much. I'd love to get into photography but money's a bugger for that one But hopefully one day! Now the weather's getting nicer, I'll be out walking more as I'm lucky to live near so many scenic places. That's probably about it which may not sound like a lot, but it certainly all seems to take up my time hugely! __________________ Halycopter

09-04-2009, 09:57	#50
GSXRMovistar Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22	I have a lot of fad hobbies, normally ones that require me to spend money on something I use once or twice before getting bored or distracted. Although the ones I stick with are cars, beer, photography and gaming (mainly x360).