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Would you like to join my merry band?

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Bluebellwould Sat 18-Sept-21 09:51:20

In order to cheer myself up I thought I would start a band. Would anyone like to join me?
I can whistle and my knees click so I could be part of the wind and percussion section.
If you can play a real or odd instrument please join in.

Esspee Sat 18-Sept-21 12:23:49

Another recruit for the expanding wind section.
EP…..love your poem.

ixion Sat 18-Sept-21 12:20:57

Wind chimes, anyone?

BlueSapphire Sat 18-Sept-21 12:19:05

I could play the piano if needed. DD on the flute, DS and his guitar and DGD with her tenor horn.

ElderlyPerson Sat 18-Sept-21 12:16:29

nanaK54

ElderlyPerson that's really very good
Hmm, I would like to offer my skills with maracas, sounds like fun!

Good.

I am thinking that the instrumental section would be a repeat of the tune of the first verse but without any singing.

If so desired different parts could feature different instruments or combinations of instruments.

DanniRae Sat 18-Sept-21 12:14:17

I could put some pasta in a jar and make music by shaking it. To be helpful I thought I would try it out.......but next time I won't cook it first blush

glammanana Sat 18-Sept-21 12:06:04

I can play a tune on my pans if needed, and am very good at a soft shoe shuffle in time to music.

Juliet27 Sat 18-Sept-21 12:05:58

? ixion

nanaK54 Sat 18-Sept-21 12:03:09

ElderlyPerson that's really very good
Hmm, I would like to offer my skills with maracas, sounds like fun!

ElderlyPerson Sat 18-Sept-21 11:49:19

Would the music to go with the song lyrics be what I think might be called an Old Time Waltz?

Cherylrov Sat 18-Sept-21 11:44:35

I could just about whistle a happy tune

timetogo2016 Sat 18-Sept-21 11:43:11

I have a spare"mans" comb and greaseproof paper,will that do ?.

ixion Sat 18-Sept-21 11:37:15

I could blow my own trumpet, when pushed....
Will this do?

ElderlyPerson Sat 18-Sept-21 11:15:55

Bluebellwould

Elderlyperson, did you write that? If so, you are very talented love it.
With all the wind section we are getting I think we need to move from the Albert Hall to an outdoor venue!

Yes, I thought well, what can I write and it just seemed to flow, completely original from after my first post.

Bluebellwould Sat 18-Sept-21 11:05:38

Elderlyperson, did you write that? If so, you are very talented love it.
With all the wind section we are getting I think we need to move from the Albert Hall to an outdoor venue!

Aveline Sat 18-Sept-21 11:04:30

I can certainly contribute to the wind section. More of a trombone than a trumpet. TMI? Sorry.

Parsley3 Sat 18-Sept-21 11:01:34

Sign me up for percussion. I will tune up my triangle.

ElderlyPerson Sat 18-Sept-21 10:51:36

We are older
We are wiser
Some people say
As we dream through a forest
Our music we play
Simple percussion
Rings out our dreams
As we walk through a forest
Yes that's how it seems
We are older
We are wiser
Our music we play
As we dream through a forest
Every day

(instrumental section)

The scent of the flowers
We each dream in our mind
As we walk through a forest
Wild flowers we find
Leave them to flourish
To flower in the sun
To bring joy and contentment
To every one
We are older
We are wiser
Some people say
As we dream through a forest
Our music we play
As we dream through a forest
Our music we play

Georgesgran Sat 18-Sept-21 10:43:47

You can sign me up for the wind section - I blame the porridge! My late MIL (awful woman) could burp most of the alphabet - not something to boast about.

yggdrasil Sat 18-Sept-21 10:35:26

I can play drums

Grandmabatty Sat 18-Sept-21 10:27:16

I could play guitar or sing or conduct as I'm usually flapping my hands wildly to ward off wasps etc

ElderlyPerson Sat 18-Sept-21 10:10:38

I could try to write some song lyrics.

annsixty Sat 18-Sept-21 10:08:07

I would like to join in with playing the spoons.
I think this is maybe a northern talent but it is very rhythmic so percussion group for me.

Juliet27 Sat 18-Sept-21 10:05:40

My arthritic shoulder can do a series of clicks like a ratchet. Any good?

merlotgran Sat 18-Sept-21 10:02:44

Anyone brave enough to sign up for the wind section?? ??

EkwaNimitee Sat 18-Sept-21 10:01:50

I could join the wind section....
Otherwise, my piano playing abilities extend to turning out the key of C.