Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Exotic Instruments And Their Place In The Music Industry

By Rosa Wade


Music plays an integral part in everyday life. It is the soothing sound people hear which helps to relieve stress and make life worth living. Music is everywhere and each society in the world has its own rhythm. What is considered favorite music might not be another persons choice of music. The tastes differ across cultures and continents. Reason is that there are various exotic instruments used today.

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.

Music is defined by the devices used to produce it. For instance, some musicians use keyboards as the main equipment, others saxophones and others combine a number of devices. Music devices also influence different tastes in listeners. Pianos, guitars and drums feature a lot in today's music. These devices determine whether the song falls in the jazz or rock and roll or hip hop category and so on.

There are also many other unusual musical equipments that are growing in popularity. Each instrument has a unique feature about it. Some like the guitar have strings which are plucked to produce sound. Others like the drum is made of metal, wood or skin depending on its originality.

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 therefore a part of life. Without them there wouldn't be any music whatsoever. It is the melodies that they produce that make life habitable. Music is what every man needs to sooth the soul.




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