Jan 03 2009
Rock Band Fun
For Christmas I got the game Rock Band for the XBox 360. We set it up and have been playing it daily ever since. It really is loads of fun, but you don’t need any real musical ability to play it.
I’m no kid, never was into video games too much, but I do know how to sing. All through high school I was in choir and chamber singers senior year. For years I have been playing the guitar, yet I’m still just mediocre. My boyfriend has never had any experience except listening to it. He is doing just as well as I am and has mastered more instruments than I have! We had played it at someone’s house a few times before so we knew we would like it. My daughter has guitar hero and loves it too.
We have set up individual accounts, and we have a family band. I eventually want to learn all of the instruments. They include the guitar, bass guitar, drums and a singer. I’ve only dabbled in everything but the vocals. That is where I do really well. Everybody wants to get good at all the parts so we can switch off and not get bored.
It really is a great family game that you can share. Most games are meant for certain age groups but this game is universal. I have broken a sweat in the middle of a blizzard snow storm in a hundred year old house not well insulated. It will be interesting to see if I lose weight due to playing. That would be a nice side effect. We have such a great time playing together and encouraging each other to get better. Some families have a hard time talking and this game stimulates conversation. Check it out, have some fun, and get your groove on. You just may surprise yourself.
