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PRINCE...How many instruments exactly? OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... peace  [Edited 7/18/09 12:55pm] | |
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sometimes i think they mean each keyboard type-ie a clavinet , a rhodes piano, some folk seem to class this as 2 instruments-i's say-he plays keyboards-so one instrument and-i think they may not include percussion with drums-so congas, bongo's, handclapsandfingasnaps, timbales-the list could go on he does play what he plays rather well though-so who cares how many-care about how well | |
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funkyandy said: OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... First of all just because u don't see prince playing any other instruments except piano or guitar doesn't mean he can't play other instruments. Kevin, Entertainment Tonite, host recently said that Prince played 26 instruments.He said that recently on Prince's birthday this year in June. peace
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funkyandy said: OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... peace
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acjohns said: funkyandy said: OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... First of all just because u don't see prince playing any other instruments except piano or guitar doesn't mean he can't play other instruments. Kevin, Entertainment Tonite, host recently said that Prince played 26 instruments.He said that recently on Prince's birthday this year in June. peace
[Edited 7/18/09 12:55pm] Theres so many varieties of the same instruments, but they are considered different instruments. Such as.. Acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, Classical guitar, Electric guitar, Dog House bass. Acoustic Bass, electric bass. Piano, keyboard, and the list goes on and on. So yea, he probably does play 26 instruments. | |
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I'm convinced that he can play anything he wants Forever in my life... | |
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:beatdeadhorse:Um, did you do a search before posting this overworked topic?! | |
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funkyandy said: OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... peace
[Edited 7/18/09 12:55pm] He played the string intstruments in his songs where they appear (before his big-band-theory), and I believe for the Purple Rain soundtrack. That alone is at least 7-12 instruments. | |
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ronnwinter said: acjohns said: Theres so many varieties of the same instruments, but they are considered different instruments. Such as.. Acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, Classical guitar, Electric guitar, Dog House bass. Acoustic Bass, electric bass. Piano, keyboard, and the list goes on and on. So yea, he probably does play 26 instruments. Great answers guys / gals...which seem to back up my original point Seems to be varieties of the same instrument... It's just that people often press this point to emphasise the 'genius' aspect of him...and use it to downplay the 'genius' of other artists... ...and we shouldn't assume others can't play instruments either...James Brown could play keyboards and Michael Jackson could play drums & guitar (believe it or not!... his song D.S). ...yes kenlacam...(Mr. Patience)...i did a search... ...but for other posters, yeah I know what you're gonna say! peace [Edited 7/18/09 13:36pm] | |
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patience not a factor. you must be a new Prince fan to ask that question though. The number of instruments has been greatly exaggerated, because of the keyboard instruments should all count as one instrument, not several. Plus, Google can work wonders:
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funkyandy said: ronnwinter said: Theres so many varieties of the same instruments, but they are considered different instruments. Such as.. Acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, Classical guitar, Electric guitar, Dog House bass. Acoustic Bass, electric bass. Piano, keyboard, and the list goes on and on. So yea, he probably does play 26 instruments. Great answers guys / gals...which seem to back up my original point Seems to be varieties of the same instrument... It's just that people often press this point to emphasise the 'genius' aspect of him...and use it to downplay the 'genius' of other artists... ...and we shouldn't assume others can't play instruments either...James Brown could play keyboards and Michael Jackson could play drums & guitar (believe it or not!... his song D.S). ...yes kenlacam...(Mr. Patience)...i did a search... ...but for other posters, yeah I know what you're gonna say! peace
[Edited 7/18/09 13:36pm] If a person can play musical instruments COMFORTABLY that means with ease than in my opinion he or she can play. That is the real question can all ofthe other artists listed above play instruments comfortably. Or is it an every day struggle. If it is a struggle than..... Just my 2 cents LOLOLOl | |
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wikipedia:
Prince released his first major-label album, For You, on April 17, 1978. The majority of For You was written and performed by Prince, except for the song "Soft and Wet" (lyrics co-written by Moon). This was the first of Prince's albums containing the now ubiquitous legend: "Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince." Like most albums in his career, For You was recorded without a band; Prince reportedly played all 27 instruments on the album, though they were different types of string, percussion, and keyboard instruments. God, hopefully this will end the discussion. | |
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I once read that the Saxophone was the only instrument that Prince has received formal training on but he gave it up in before high school. Anyone know the details? | |
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I wonder how he'd tune my instrument?  | |
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Prince can play eleventynine instruments. RIP  | |
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TheEnglishGent said: Prince can play eleventynine instruments.
That's cute. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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I wonder if he has ever offered lessons too others show em the  ropez[Edited 7/18/09 21:06pm] | |
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funkyandy said: ronnwinter said: Theres so many varieties of the same instruments, but they are considered different instruments. Such as.. Acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, Classical guitar, Electric guitar, Dog House bass. Acoustic Bass, electric bass. Piano, keyboard, and the list goes on and on. So yea, he probably does play 26 instruments. Great answers guys / gals...which seem to back up my original point Seems to be varieties of the same instrument... It's just that people often press this point to emphasise the 'genius' aspect of him...and use it to downplay the 'genius' of other artists... ...and we shouldn't assume others can't play instruments either...James Brown could play keyboards and Michael Jackson could play drums & guitar (believe it or not!... his song D.S). ...yes kenlacam...(Mr. Patience)...i did a search... ...but for other posters, yeah I know what you're gonna say! peace
[Edited 7/18/09 13:36pm] Here we go!! MJ can't play a single instrument, he made contracts to have extra credits in his albums (a la Lauren Hill), but he wansn't a musician, his brothers say it so many times, the guy wanned to learn but he couldn't. "I have so much love for Prince. But why don't they look at me that way"- MJ | |
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Harpsichord (Question of U)
Drums (Gonna Be A Beautiful Night/SOTT Movie) Guitar 
Bass 
Piano 
Probably the rest are variations on these or obscure instruments we'd never think of. When  go 2 a Prince concert or related event it's all  up in the house but when log onto this site and the miasma of bitchiness is completely overwhelming! | |
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aarontj said: funkyandy said: Great answers guys / gals...which seem to back up my original point Seems to be varieties of the same instrument... It's just that people often press this point to emphasise the 'genius' aspect of him...and use it to downplay the 'genius' of other artists... ...and we shouldn't assume others can't play instruments either...James Brown could play keyboards and Michael Jackson could play drums & guitar (believe it or not!... his song D.S). ...yes kenlacam...(Mr. Patience)...i did a search... ...but for other posters, yeah I know what you're gonna say! peace
[Edited 7/18/09 13:36pm] Here we go!! MJ can't play a single instrument, he made contracts to have extra credits in his albums (a la Lauren Hill), but he wansn't a musician, his brothers say it so many times, the guy wanned to learn but he couldn't. MJ wasn't a 'musician?'...discuss?!..lol I haven't heard his brothers say anything regarding this ...once... 'He made contracts to have extra credits'...what on earth?...are u an insider or something? . | |
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kenlacam said: wikipedia:
Prince released his first major-label album, For You, on April 17, 1978. The majority of For You was written and performed by Prince, except for the song "Soft and Wet" (lyrics co-written by Moon). This was the first of Prince's albums containing the now ubiquitous legend: "Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince." Like most albums in his career, For You was recorded without a band; Prince reportedly played all 27 instruments on the album, though they were different types of string, percussion, and keyboard instruments. God, hopefully this will end the discussion. Case closed!  I swear the words "HATER" is wayyy over-rated...smh | |
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I love these "how many?" threads. They always pop up every 3 months. | |
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SPYZFAN1 said: I love these "how many?" threads. They always pop up every 3 months.
4 your viewing pleasure...u understand... | |
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funkyandy said: OK!...guitar, bass, drums, keyboards...are the only things I've seen him play.
Never seen him play any wind / woodwind instruments / brass...no violins/ harps... So, what's all this 'he can play 17 instruments' business?!...are we sure we're not talking about 5 varieties of guitar?!!...6 types of drums...etc?! Or is it that he's so good on those instruments and seems infinitely creative, that we subconsciously like the idea of him playing more? I've only seen him 'live' once, so Prince .orgers to the rescue please!... peace
[Edited 7/18/09 12:55pm] Exactly, he play different variations of Bass, drums, piano and guitar. Thank U | |
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