Music as far as anybody knows differs in every country. The world possesses a rich heritage in music that is very different because of the musical instruments that they used to play. Ethnic instruments are part of our culture and legacy to the world in which we can really call our musical treasures. Due to the diversity of culture from different people and having creative imaginations, different musical instruments are created. These world instruments produce a feel of a familiar sound with rhythm and melody that we can relate to.
The classical world instruments range from drums, strings, wind, percussion and other cool instruments which can be a challenge to be familiarize with. They are numerous and all of which have rich heritage and originated in different parts of the world. Getting to know some of the famous ethnic instruments that are being used up until today may it is on concert halls or even on the street can be an educational but fun experience.
Drums. One of the oldest world instruments bearing the same basic design that has not been changed for a thousand of years. Ashiko Drum is an African drum that originated from Nigeria and is being played mostly in festivals and street parades. It makes you focus more on the rhythm having its own unique, big, deep sound. It looks good for tall people and is great for band that plays in drum circles or solo play.
String. These instruments on the other hand have an incredibly flexible sound. They can be played in a variety of music genres. The balalaika can be a great example for this ethnic instrument. It can be played from folk music to classical and even rock music. It is a Russian folk instrument that can be played in orchestras in replacement for violins, violas and violoncellos. Another string instrument is the Celtic harp. Celtic harps are considered to be as one of the most romantic instruments. It can give off sounds that can be relaxing and is definitely perfect for people who wanted to have tranquility and peace. Other string instruments include lute, oud, psaltery, saz, sitar, mandolin, tanpura and bouzouki.
Another great way to reminisce our rich heritage and culture can be achieve by listening to the distinct tunes that the wind instruments. A good example of a wind instrument that can really produce a humming sound and is preserved and supported by the active musical community is the renowned Celtic bagpipe. Other examples of wind instruments are didgeridoo, harmonium, rag dung and shofar; all have different styles and each can produce distinct sounds.
Gong. The gong on the other hand is used for different kinds of occasions such as ceremonies, TV shows, weddings, start and end of contests and many other occasions. It is one of the percussion instruments that has many types and have traditional functions as well. It has different pitches depending the type and size of the gong. Other kinds of percussion instruments are caxixi, cuica, kalimba thumb piano, singing bowls and tambourines.
If you want to listen and feel the beat of ethnic musical instruments, you should try bodhran. It has a distinct sounds that creates music to hear. Or you may want to try chinese gong.
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