I'm looking for any evidence for a university assignment of musical instruments that aren't meant to be played, like ceremonial horns, or even status symbols like kids carrying guitars they don't know how to play.  anything is useful, if you once saw a decorative instrument on the wall in a pub, or if you've bought an instrument yo don't play on holiday to remind you of a place you'd been.  Just any information on instruments whose primary purpose is not to make a sound.  Thanks for your help!
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yeah at my old work at a pizza place we had a bugle on the wall.  also you can get bugles during Christmas time that are only decoration.  And if you ever go to a symphony concert, chances are the last chair 1st violin is a hack and is faking everything cuz he only got in because his wife is friends with the music director.
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You might have better luck with answers to this question if you try it in a different category. This category deals with issues related to teaching children who have disabilities.  Try the Entertainment and Music category.  Good luck with it.
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it would be illegal. even if the music is never released or the artist is dead the musician still holds the copyright to this, from the moment they put the music on tape. you can't make money off of their work. it is up to them to release it.
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As a musician (although a lazy one) I prefer listening to classical or Romantic music on a regular basis. However, if I am cramming for a test I do best with no music on at all, especially if it's technical information. I found that out the hard way in chemistry in high school, where listening to mood music in the background proved a terrible distraction for about four of us in the class. We were directed back into the quiet lab to finish our assignment, and that worked out. I think the chemistry teacher was trying to find out if using mood music would help us concentrate better in class. I guess if you are into composing and analyzing music to any extent, it is better to keep music separate from most studying, as listening to music would not be a passive activity.
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Enjoy!\n\n"The Physics of Music and Musical Instruments" covers the physics of waves, sound, music, and musical instruments at a level designed for high school physics. \n\n• Introduction\n• Chapter 1: Waves and Sound\n• Chapter 2: Musical Scales\n• Chapter 3: Standing Waves\n• Chapter 4: Stringed Instruments\n• Chapter 5: Wind Instruments\n• Chapter 6 part #1: Percussion Instruments\n• Chapter 7: Musical Instrument Timbre\n• References\n\nDownload from the source given below:
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If a class is scheduled to discuss sexuality, then some of the more common variations should probably be discussed.\n\nIf a class is scheduled to discuss music, then the answer is no.
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I am dissapointed by the lack of response to your question. I had it on my watch list as I have also written many songs, and was hoping for a good tip.  Good Luck
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They are hand made from excellent and expensive wood.  The wood pieces must be structurally perfect in large sizes and are rare.  They take FAR longer to make than any other instrument.\n\nThe cheap plastic ones aren't that much more than other instruments.  Also, they are far less popular, so there is a volume/demand issue as well.
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I think flutes are cool. My friends play flute. And i also agree that that's wrong. You should just ignore people who make fun of you.\nI think people who do that are either jealous or are bullies(or both), because if they aren't jealous, why do they even care?? they're bullies either way.the best thing to do is to ignore them.
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I pulled up that episode on youtube to check it out.  I'm afraid my answer is not "quite interesting" but it might still get me the ten points, which coincidentally is the same anount of points awarded on QI if my answer is correct!  What you were hearing was not in fact a published song but selected preprogramed rhythms available on an electric keyboard.  My Casio keyboard is similarly equiped, all you need to do is select the style and key, then you can overlap them.\n\nHere is the link for the first part of that episode...
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no all instruments (i think) are -ists.  trombonist, pianist, tubist (i guess), flutist, well drummer.  but trombones are trombonists.
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Have you ever heard "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber? \nVery easily found. Download it, and listen. \nThat's how I feel about music. \n\n"Scootin' on Hardrock" by David Holsinger. \nYou'll have to search a bit more for that one. \nThis describes the effects of music upon me. Yeas. :]\n\nWhat do you mean by "string quartets"? \n\nI mentioned Adagio for Strings because two years before I was a freshman in my high school, the field band played that and received a standing ovation. So that year has gone down in band lore. <3
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I started playing tuba when I was in the 5th grade and let's just say I didn't start growing until later in life... and I'm still not that tall.  My mom thought I was crazy for playing an instrument that was larger tha I was, but it was something I really wanted... It turned not to be a problem at all and I did fine playing and marching with it.  Have fun and enjoy.  It's a wonderful instrument and a great experience.  Take care!
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I'm sorry these people were so rude. Unless you haven't already, forget what they said. It would be especially complicated if you sang for me or anyone else (great hassle, might not be local or appropriate), but, as a young composer, I'm interested in music that you made up. If you can save an audio file, email is expedient.
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I know this has nothing to do ith your question, but your email address isn't verified, and I really want/need you help with my guitar. \nI was thinking about your other reply and  the string only buzzes when it's open. Does that mean it is a burr in the nut? \nAlso could you tell me what the safest way to change the string is? (I'm such a tele virgin!) \nThing is, it got brought two weeks ago, so I wasn't expecting anything to go wrong this quickly! Plus its Easter weekend, so everywhere is closed or I'm at work so I can't take it back to the shop and get them to sort it. \nThank you, its great to be able to ask someone who actually has the guitar to tell me what to do. \nOf course I like calexico. Again it's nice to find someone who knows who they are!
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I am a guitarist and I have taught the guitar.  What is your question, dear? I have run out of opportunites to email anyone else, tonight, but if you email me with a question, I promise I will answer you, tomorrow.  Good night, friend.
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Yes, I do think there are songs that encourage bad behavior.  You are what you expose yourself to...I don't think parents should allow their kids to own any kind of offensive material...ESPECIALLY music...!?!  Music is memorable...what kind of memories does these kinds of word-pictures instill in impressionable minds?