Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments

Introduction Music has probably been important since the first humans lived on Earth. They made musical instruments from everyday objects. Music might have been discovered unintentionally when musical tones were created by accidentally hitting a tree trunk or a rock. Or the wind might have created music when it blew through a shell, a reed, or a piece of bamboo.

Music is still important to us today. We can make music with our voices or with instruments. We can also dance to it or just listen to it. Music brings pleasure and joy to life. Gentle, quiet music soothes us. Loud music excites us and gives us energy. We can create or find music to express all of our moods.

Instruments Just as there are many types of music, there are also many types of instruments. Each instrument has its own special personality. Each one creates its own kind of sound and mood. The sounds can be soft, loud, gentle, harsh, wild, or soothing.

The type of sound made by a musical instrument depends on its shape, design, and size. The sound also depends on the materials from which the instrument is made and the way it is played. It is truly amazing how many types of musical instruments there are in the world. Each one can bring pleasure to both the player and the listener.

Orchestras One place where many musical instruments are found is an orchestra. This is a group of musicians who play together on certain musical instruments. Most big cities, and many smaller cities, have an orchestra. Orchestras usually play what is called classical music.