Harp

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #9A5953">The Renaissance era is considered an era of change. If music was the extended form of text, then musical instruments were the means used to make a statement of bravery and heroism during the Renaissance era between the 14th and 16th centuries. Harp, a popular instrument of music of this era was used to sing heroic ballads and love songs. The Harp occupied a place of position in the court of the kings where the court singer sang ballads about the bravery of the earlier kings. Also, it was an instrument used to convey sentiments and despair. Belonging to the family of stringed musical instruments, the Harp is one of the oldest known musical instruments. With its heavenly sound the Harp is considered to be the instrument of the Angels. Let us learn about this instrument in detail.</p>
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Harmonium

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #3D3133">Musical instruments are the common elements of cultures throughout the Universe but certain musical instruments become synonymous with a particular culture or country. Harmonium is one such instrument. It has gained popularity as an important part of the Indian music. It is also called as ‘peti–baja’ in India. As a musical instrument, the Harmonium is found in most of the homes in India, particularly in North India but is not so prevalent in South India. Belonging to the keyboard family of musical instruments, the Harmonium is not known for its ability in switching from loud to refined notes. Hence, it is shunned by many connoisseurs of classical Indian music. It supports compositions of large voice and in–group singing. Widely used in popular compositions of nomadic singers and wandering musicians singing folklore songs, the Harmonium sounds and operates like an accordion.</p>
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Guiro

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #9F5403">Music is an art, an organised sound, an unspoken language that has the power to express infinite emotions. Latin American music adds the element of romance to this genre. Guiro is one such musical instrument which lends support to this idea. A handheld percussion instrument, the Guiro fits into one hand and is struck by the other hand, with the help of a cue, called a scraper. An essential part of the dance form such as the salsa, it is played along with the claves and needs the players to sound it at the precise moment. A simple instrument made from dried gourd in the earlier days, the Guiro is an important part of Cuban and Latin American music. Let us learn more....</p>
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