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1. (1) "Woodwinds" (flutes, piccolos, fifes, pan flutes; pan flutes are no longer sold);
2. "Horns" (cornets, lysards, crumhorns shawms; all are made of wood, not brass);
3. "Necked Stringed" (mandolins, lutes, theorbos, citterns);
4. "Harps" (these instruments are not yet released);
5. "Percussion" (cymbals, tambourines); and
6. "Bagpipes"

The verb you use to play your instrument is PLAY <INSTRUMENT> <STYLE>. Valid playing styles are: Joyful, Mournful, Soft, Fast, Slow, Intense, Jaunty, Flamboyant, Aimless, Somber and Inspiring.

Please note that not all styles are available for all instruments, for example, while all styles are available for woodwind instruments such as flutes and necked stringed instruments such as mandolins, percussion instruments such as finger cymbals and tambourines can play only in the fast, slow and soft styles.

You may check your skill with playing an instrument by using the verb PLAY SKILL.

You will have one of four different ratings, or no rating at all if you've never played an instrument in that instrument class. The four skill ratings from beginning level to advanced -- for bards only -- are

1. Novice (ranks 1-5),
2. Apprentice (6-13),
3. Journeyman (14-19) and
4. Adept (20).

Non-bards will never be able to achieve the Journeyman or Adept ratings. According to a formula involving the 20 ranks and the corresponding scripts, that means that while a bard can get up to 11 scripts per Play Style category (as an Adept), a non-bard can get up to 7 of the possible 11 scripts per Play Style category (as a maxed out Apprentice).

Note that if you feel "a sense of accomplishment" while playing your instrument, that means that you have moved up one rank (1 of 20 possible ranks for bards, 1 of 13 for non-bards) in your instrument's class. Moreover, when you feel a sense of accomplishment for the sixth time within an instrument class, that means that you moved up from the Novice skill rating to the Apprentice skill rating.

Also note that just playing your instrument and not hunting or doing anything else to gain experience will bring you to a stand-still in your training. In other words, if you play your instrument with an "empty" head, you will not advance during that period.

Where to purchase Instruments...

Wehnimer's Landing

Lute's Liltings Music Shoppe

Icemule

Dateline 6/15/2004: HSN WEEK 1: ICEMULE GETS NEW INSTRUMENTS

Trill has been recently heard bragging to some locals, "Sales have been down lately, but these new instruments I've received should help support my family for many years to come." Upon further discussion, Trill admitted that the new festivities had provoked him to find new inventory for his shop, and he seemed quite exuberant about the high quality of instruments he had received so far.

All types of instruments are now available for sale in the Icemule music shop. All willl be listed soon.

Trill's Music Shop

Ta'Vaalor
This section updated by Nofret 3/10/02

Ambra's Musicalities

How to play your Instrument.

PLAY {<instrument> | HELP} [<Style>]

Valid Styles: Joyful, Mournful, Soft, Fast, Slow, Intense,Jaunty, Flamboyant, Aimless, Somber, Inspiring.

To check your skill, try PLAY SKILL.

>play skill
Your current skill level in woodwind instruments is Novice.

The Tone List

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clear
seductive
monotone
warm
amused
quickly
squeaky
condescending
flirtatious
thoughtful
cold
approving
disapproving
mournful
weary
frustrated
argumentative
grateful
sheepish
appreciative
rude
wary
carful
stupid
serene
tired
melodic
knowing
remorseful
spiteful
pedantic

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Enjoy!

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