Musical Instruments, Piano, and Guitars

Human beings have been making musical instruments since we first learned how to bang rocks together. Music is a universal part of the human experience, and every culture that has ever existed on this planet can boast a unique musical palette. From the most rudimentary percussion instrument to the most complex electronic instrument, mankind is constantly finding new ways to create music.

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Today, musical instruments are more numerous and varied than at any other time in human history. From ancient instruments such drums and percussion to the most high-tech digital instruments, the possibilities of sound are virtually limitless. This in turn opens up the composition possibilities, which often results in increases in the common musical vocabulary. New and interesting genres of music are being created every year by combining new and old instruments.

Some of the most commonly used instruments today have their roots in more ancient instruments. The guitar, for example, is largely an evolution of the English lute and the Spanish guitarra. The piano is essentially an offshoot of the much older harpsichord. Instruments such as the saxophone were created based on similar reed instruments such as the clarinet. And historically speaking, as each instrument has evolved it has eventually carved out its own unique niche in the musical world.

The latest round of innovations in sound creation is the ever growing world of electronic musical instruments. The invention of the electric guitar was arguably the beginning of the electronic revolution in music. Electric keyboards and synthesizers followed closely behind, and now these electronic instruments are a solid staple of modern music. New instruments that are completely digital in nature are quickly gaining acceptance among composers from many genres. These “virtual” instruments are computer based and are often purchased as a plug-in or download.

The world of musical instruments is ever expanding. The digital age has provided us with a brand new medium for creating music and musical sounds. Modern composers are constantly finding new and innovative ways of using older families of instruments, and as new sounds are being created, new and interesting genres of music are appearing everywhere. Music is, and forever will be, a part of what it is to be human. Whether you play an instrument or not, chances are that you listen to music on a daily basis and have your favorite composers, bands or genres.

If you have any questions about any of the above topics, or about any musical instrument, please feel free to peruse the rest of our website. Each additional page contains detailed information about a variety of musical instruments and subjects.

 

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