When was the last time you played your instrument?

[amw]

Having noticed nikolas's question, I thought I'd do a poll of professionals (or semi-professionals) vs amateurs vs nonmusicians. Doesn't really matter what kind of instrument you play, what style/genre or your level of proficiency.

I play piano. I haven't practiced in about 3 days, but need to.

[Karl Henning]

I played this Sunday past. I do aim to carve out more practice time.

[Sergeant Rock]

I last played my main instrument, the tenor sax, in June 1967, a few days before I graduated high school. The instrument belonged to the school but had been in my possession for seven years. There's a yearbook photo of what must've been one of the last times I played.





Sarge

[Archaic Torso of Apollo]

I played the piano yesterday. Luckily, I work at home, so I can play it more or less whenever I want.

[kishnevi]

Not sure--I clicked on "Childhood-adolescence--do not regret" while thinking of my efforts on the violin,  which never produced much of musical value;  but there's also voice,  which I haven't done regularly since college, but do regret not doing more with.

[PaulR]

Just got back from the first run through of "Die Fledermaus".  I should practice more of solo rep, but without taking lessons this semester (and not being a performance major)......it's not at the top of my priorities.

[david johnson]

today 

[7/4]

I play some guitar everyday, I struggle with some real book charts and Bachs sonatas and partitas for solo violin. I try to play a bit of piano, but I've lost a lot of technique by not playing enough over the years.

I had some arm injuries five years ago, so I've gone through periods of inactivity. About a year ago I changed jobs and tried to get on some practice schedule.

Occasionally I play droning minimalist microtonal guitar in public. Small audiences respond favorably.

[ibanezmonster]

5 minutes ago.

[springrite]

IF the baton (or the chorus or an orchestra) is not an instrument, then my answer is NEVER.

[Mirror Image]

I've been playing the guitar for 21 years, but I haven't really found that I enjoy playing as much as I did when I was in my teenage years. I've been contemplating picking up another instrument. I'd love to learn vibraphone, but this is quite an expensive instrument and I'm not sure I could find a teacher to help me and I certainly wouldn't want to make the commute to Atlanta just for an hour lesson each week. Another instrument I've been thinking of switching to is alto or tenor saxophone. It seems finding a teacher would be easier for these instruments than finding one for vibraphone.

[jochanaan]

Monday evening for band practice. I'd love to play every day, but just can't. (Long story, personal situation.)

[Ten thumbs]

I've always tried to fit in some time for my piano every day. Now I'm retired, I can and do often play two or three times in a day, although I play big sonata less.