What's a good small, handheld, portable instrument that I can play and sing at the same time?
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concertina is the best one (kind of like a small accordion)\ndumbek, which is a small drum.\nthumb piano.\nhand chimes.\naccordion.\nspoons, washboard\nthere is something like a guitar with strings which sits down, i forgot the name...go to a medieval fair...and look around.
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Any multi effects unit would be great. I would recommend anything BOSS from individual pedals right up to the GT8 if you have the money. Theres also the Vox Tonelabs. The Line 6 stuff is great as well. You could also try just some individual pedals. A delay, chorus, and reverb would even make a massive difference especially during worship songs. Also try to get your electric amp mic-ed up rather than going through the system. A basic condenser microphone while awkward will give you a much nicer sound overall. Just place it in front of the cab a little off set to the side. Otherwise your amp is being wasted and the effects will be overpowering.
258991
buy a papper an pen, and make the sound for yourself
867646
Yamaha, more professional. If you want the best try Roland or Korg.
49200
I recommend Tosca, De Phazz, anything by Couch records. Nice, smooth downtempo. It gives the air of sophistication, and promotes stimulating conversation.
68140
Yes, but nothing that size. There computers to which you can hook up microphones and find the key then, but otherwise no. What DOES exist is a chromatic tuner, which will identify a pitch that someone is playing. It has a microphone and also tells whether the instrument is out of tune and which way. I would recommend the Sabine Metrotune, a combination metronome tuner, that allows you to identify a pitch. That might help, but you have to be able to identify which note is the tonic note in the key. It's around 35 bucks, it's battery operated and I use it to work with my sax. You can also input a guitar chord to tune it, or hook up a mic to an instrument to tune it, or find out what pitches its playing.
705236
Nope, but I've got a Baboon you can get, cheap!*wink*\n\nSeriously though,  try craigslist in your area, you can find the most amazing stuff!  Look in the musical instruments category, or post a want it ad.
52540
The Fender Squier Mini is an excellent choice. Made by Fender in Japan. Sounds and looks like a Statocaster. $99.00\n\nhttp://www.music123.com/Squier-Mini-i21360.music
735783
i will say piano!!! or guitar
530490
get to an independant music shop and play til you find one that feels right for you-yamaha pacifica series are good and tanglewoods are affordable-if you cant play at all then buy a fender sqire series-cheap and versatile and not too much of an investment if you aint feelin the rock!with all guitars you will need a pedal to get those sounds-no guitars come with it built in-if you want to do it pc based then get a line 6 gear box-millions of ace sounds and comes complete with a recording studio to show off your efforts to your mates/family etc-about £130 but essential purchase-also- practice practice practice-theres no substitute for it unless you have a hitherto undiscovered god like genius on the geeetar-best of luck and keep on rockin brother
661607
I would check out Epiphone Guitars....good quality for the money!
1115681
Go with the mp3 player - it will make him a hit with his friends for having such a cool gadget, and if that doesn't sell you on it - it will give him a distraction for any long car drives you might have to go with him on. ;)
887106
This really depends on what type of music you are playing. On Download.com there was the anvil studio software, which in demo form is like a limited cakewalk and shouldn't present too many problems. Of you are more into dance/techno you can get a restricted trial use Fruity Loops, which is fun to play around with even if you don't like this type of music. I have seen 20 year old portastudios in auction very cheap just recently...this may be an interesting analog option.
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This is the closes thing I could find where you could make music using your keyboard.  http://www.songtapper.com/
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get a good one that is comfortable to hold while sitting or standing not bulky or awkward.there are plenty of comparable makes and models to choose from so dont worry too much about brand names. nylon strings produce a nice mellow  tone , so maybe something in a ' classic guitar'. be sure your hands and body fit around the guitar comfortably. it should have a sort of crisp and clean sound with no string buzz. as for the appearance, personally I think a guitar should be pleasant to look at whether it is being played or not.
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Oh!  ***raising hand*** Me! Me! Me!  Can I, huh?  Can I pul-leeeze be in it????\n\nI can play piano, organ, accordian, ukelele, and harmonica!  Orrrrrr.....I could be the go go boy!  \n\nHave leopard thong!  Will perform!!!!\n\nPleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze?????????
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Don't buy something crappy, because if you do, you're going to be stuck with a crappy toy when you want to make real music.  \n\nThe toys don't hold their resale value.\n\nAn Instrument on the other hand, does.\n\nI'd recommend a Korg Karma.. It's a step below the mighty triton, but still packs a good punch for the price..\n\nYou can probably find one on e-bay used.