Why is music so important in our lives By Alexandra Rosario

1) Percussion instruments
These instruments make sounds such as scratching, plucking, striking, or shaking. Instruments like a drum kit, bongos, maracas, and chimes would be considered percussion

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2) Stringed Instruments A musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings Such as a guitar, violin, harp, and piano there are four different kind of string instruments; bowed, plucked, strummed, and struck.

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3)Woodwind instruments The sound from wind instrument is made by air vibrating in a pipe or tube. To change the pitch of the sound, some instruments such as the flute have holes in the tube. The musician covers the holes with her fingers. Covering and overcovering the holes changes the path of the air, changing the air chamber size, and therefore the pitch of the note.

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Examples of this kind of

instruments are a pipe organ, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.

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4)Brass instruments Why are they called brass instruments? Because they are made of the metal brass. The musician blows into the mouthpiece at one end, and the music comes out the other end. The position of the musician's lips and mouth on the mouthpiece are used to change the sound's pitch.

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Examples are like

the french horn, trombone, trumpet, and tuba, which is shown in this picture.

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5)Your Voice! Yes, a persons voice is considered an instrument. The human voice is considered a musical instrument because it can be altered to produce sounds, tones, different pitches and vibration.

Why we all love music

The importance of music is Several people proclaim the

different in every individual's life. It inspires people and allows us to get in touch with our emotions in a way that is unique. For those amongst us who find it difficult to express ourselves, music can evoke reactions. Your mood can change from dark and depressed to elated and delirious happiness with just the selection of the right track and a hit of the play button. Music works wonders on creating a certain atmosphere. You can use music to liven up a boring party or to create a romantic ambiance.

benefits of music to heighten their spirituality. Every religion on the planet uses music in some form or the other to enhance the soul. Music is recreational, listening to soothing songs can be a way of relaxing and allowing your body and mind to take break from the monotony of life. Studies have proven that music can be a good way of helping your imagination go to new heights. The effects of music on the mind and brain are numerous.

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