We have a very small apartment and both of our daughters took up violin when they were in school. Thankfully they were both actually pretty good. I still remember one time when they were practicing together. As luck would have it, one was “1st Violin” and the other was “2nd” so we got to listen to harmonic violin music. It was lovely.
A woman we know has a son in junior high who has taken up the trombone. She says he enjoys it and hopes he continues. Personally, I think any of the arts are a vital part of a well rounded education.
I always find these “beginners on instruments sounding bad” jokes a bit cringy. We all started out sounding bad on our chosen instruments, and too many kids get discouraged after the family makes fun of the the sounds they’re getting and then the kid quits.
In this case I think just a Halloween noise maker would have made her just as happy. She seems to just want to make noise not learn a musical instrument.
I had to practice my trumpet in my room, with the door shut. But that was mostly due to the fact my brother’s cat loved sleeping in my empty case. She wasn’t fazed by my honking, just loved the nice soft forbidden cat bed.
C about 1 year ago
Not too late for a trip to the orphanage
Crow Eatery about 1 year ago
This is why some people own 2 houses. One house to live in and the trombone house.
danketaz Premium Member about 1 year ago
Next month, it slips Darryl’s mind to make the payment on the trombone and the thing gets repossessed. Sorry Zoe.
BenGMan about 1 year ago
Do something Darryl.
iggyman about 1 year ago
Sounds like someone was craving attention!
nosirrom about 1 year ago
Darryl has a mute point.
arolarson Premium Member about 1 year ago
Well at least it is marginally better than those ghastly plastic flute things in primary school.
Ichabod Ferguson about 1 year ago
In a month, they’ll be forcing her to practice.
tremaine53 about 1 year ago
Just tell me where you’re going to practice, and I can make of point of… going to the next county.
Wren Fahel about 1 year ago
We have a very small apartment and both of our daughters took up violin when they were in school. Thankfully they were both actually pretty good. I still remember one time when they were practicing together. As luck would have it, one was “1st Violin” and the other was “2nd” so we got to listen to harmonic violin music. It was lovely.
ajakimber425 about 1 year ago
Go outside and annoyed the neighbors instead.
MS72 about 1 year ago
Bremner (SshhMute) Trombone Practice Mute ($90 Amazon)
ctolson about 1 year ago
Darryl – “No Zoe, your practice is to be confined to your room where your music booklet is.” He then installs his earplugs.
Barnabus Blackoak about 1 year ago
try the basement, acoustics are better there.
DaBump Premium Member about 1 year ago
Oh my stars and garters! Ain’t she just so adorable with that cute little ’bone?
Just-me about 1 year ago
A woman we know has a son in junior high who has taken up the trombone. She says he enjoys it and hopes he continues. Personally, I think any of the arts are a vital part of a well rounded education.
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions about 1 year ago
Play Barbara Ann or We Go The Beat.
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions about 1 year ago
Trombones rock!!
Frank Burns Eats Worms about 1 year ago
He’s definitely within earshot, ’cause his ears are shot.
MIHorn Premium Member about 1 year ago
I always find these “beginners on instruments sounding bad” jokes a bit cringy. We all started out sounding bad on our chosen instruments, and too many kids get discouraged after the family makes fun of the the sounds they’re getting and then the kid quits.
mfrasca about 1 year ago
She is spewing glissando all over the place.
ChessPirate about 1 year ago
It’s great! She carries her own comedic emphasis around with her!
[“Wah, Wah, Wahhhh…”]
morningglory73 Premium Member about 1 year ago
In this case I think just a Halloween noise maker would have made her just as happy. She seems to just want to make noise not learn a musical instrument.
Norris66 about 1 year ago
Blapp! Braap! Broop! That’s me and Hammie after dinner. ;>)
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
Best invest in some noise canceling headphones…(I’m thinking you’re gonna need the industrial quality!)
Publius10608218 about 1 year ago
I had to practice my trumpet in my room, with the door shut. But that was mostly due to the fact my brother’s cat loved sleeping in my empty case. She wasn’t fazed by my honking, just loved the nice soft forbidden cat bed.
Sherlock5 about 1 year ago
Zoe, the next door neighbors can probably hear it, maybe even neighbors halfway down the block.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 year ago
She is SO VERY thoughtful.
WHATAMUSICIAN!!
The Quiet One about 1 year ago
Oh he can hear it just fine.
The Quiet One about 1 year ago
Oh he can hear it just fine.
fuzz3942 about 1 year ago
Awful small horn.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Zoe wants her father to hear her progress and see her effort. How cute!
T... about 1 year ago
A kazoo would be far more irritating, or bagpipes for kids?…
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 1 year ago
“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade…”
calvin123 about 1 year ago
If you play hard enough then you can have the famliy on the next block hear you :)
Teto85 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Maybe Zoe can take lessons from Lennie from The Big Picture.
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
What’s even funnier?? That’s kinda what a trombone actually sounds like!
Uncle Kenny about 1 year ago
I practiced wither in the basement or in a closet that contained the attic stairs.
ksrose911 about 1 year ago
My son literally said this to me once.
ToneeRhianRose 7 months ago
Haha! (^▽^) They could hear you on the moon!