Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Exotic Instruments Continue To Inspire

By Rosa Wade


Music plays a big role in life. The rhythmic sounds produced offer numerous benefits including therapeutic benefits. There is music everywhere today and every culture a unique rhythm. There are also many genres of music and each person has a favorite choice of rhythm. Personal tastes differ from continent to continent. The main reason is that every society has exotic instruments used to produce music.

Every culture has a musical device that is unique to it. For example, there are those that use guitars only while others are known to use pianos and so on. Every musical instrument is unique in a way. Music has continued to develop thanks to technological advancements in the devices used. In addition, globalization has played a big role in the way music is generated over the years.

Some musicians use keyboards only when composing songs. Others prefer the saxophone while the majority prefer to combine a number to devices. Music preference is pegged on the devices used and the musical arrangement. Most musicians out there use keyboards, drums and guitars in most of their songs. These devices are commonly used in producing music genres such as hip hop, jazz, rock and roll and blues.

Some traditional musical devices have also gained popularity in the past few years. One unique thing about these devices is that there is something unique about them. Guitars for instance have strings which must be plucked or picked to produce sound. Drums on the other hand are normally made from metal or wood depending on the society.

However, computer invention has revolutionized the music industry. Most musicians are now using computer generated rhythms when producing music. The world is slowly moving away from using these devices. Computers are easy to use compared to hand held instruments. But, even with these developments, most of these devices are highly appreciated.

Balalaika is a lute like instrument is a Russian instrument that features a lot in music concerts these days. The lute has strings which are picked and have large bass bases. Gochipand is also becoming very popular. This Indian device produces bass, tenor and soprano when played.

The Chinese also have an instrument commonly known as the moon guitar. The instrument is gaining ground in opera orchestra. The instrument is usually played in circular movements to produce different tones.

Exotic instruments are very important and can never lose their place in the society. Instead, their features are continuously being added to improve performance. That is why music played in this age sounds more melodious than that played a century ago.




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