[Coda]

I can't believe I haven't replied to this thread yet.

I play a lot of instruments @.@ with varying levels of proficiency.

I know I can play piano (and by extension most keyboard instruments), clarinet (soprano, bass, contrabass), ocarina, Native American flute, recorder, xylophone (and by extension most mallet percussion), oboe, French horn, cello (and by extension most bowed strings), bass guitar, drum set, and mountain dulcimer.

I also sing, with a baritenor range (though as I get older I'm losing my high notes), and I whistle. (Whistling takes more practice than people realize, especially if you want to be able to be fast and distinct while staying in key.)

With that background, I can play melodies on pretty much any instrument you put in my hands if you give me some time to figure it out. My one weakness is the guitar family -- I can play a melody on a guitar, but you don't PLAY melodies on a guitar. Playing it RIGHT is something I can't do. I also haven't figured out how to play the flute yet.

Why yes, my name is "Coda" for a reason.