Classical+Instruments

David, the boy who defeated the nine foot giant Goliath, often strummed a harp and sang in reverence for his almighty God, believing that his many victories came from the Lord and that he should worship with music in an act of thanks. String instruments like the harp have often been associated with the worship of the divine, however they also provide much personal satisfaction for the musician. Because of the versatility of these instruments, the character building benefits of playing music, and the expressive opportunities in the composition of music, string instruments instill passion in musicians. String instruments, such as the guitar, the cello, and the piano use the vibrating of strings to produce distinct, beautiful notes and may be used for virtually any musical genre. Although many orchestras use the cello in classical music, different rock bands, such as Rasputina, play only cello music. String musicians obtain the opportunity to play music from many genres, including jazz, rock, pop, classical, and country, giving them a rich understanding of not only different ways to play, but different cultures and interests of others. While many people play string instruments for their ability to be used with different styles of music, others play them in order to develop discipline and the confidence to take creative, bold steps. Pete Townsend, a guitarist from //The Who// had the assurance to take a major risk: writing one of the first rock-operas called //Tommy//. Although some of his first early musical recordings did not gain popularity, he persevered and eventually wrote many hits. Much like Pete Townsend, many musicians take playing to the next level and actually write their own pieces, using their string instruments expressively. Musicians like Stevie Wonder, a prolific pianist and singer, use their instruments to make their audience forget the trials and tribulations of their lives and focus on the magnificence of music. A musian disregards the frustration of practice and the anxious, tense feelings experienced before a performance when he or she assumes a position on stage and begins to pour his or her heart out in song. Whether one plays for worship purposes, or to share his or her gifts with an audience, string instruments often invoke fervor in a musician’s soul, and subsequently the souls of the audience.