Fluency U6L5

Musical instruments are true works of art. The next

time you are around a musical instrument, take a

moment and look at it. You will agree that it is beautiful.

The stringed instruments like the violin or guitar are

among the most beautiful. Many of them are made of

pretty hardwoods. The wood has been shaped tastefully.

Even the feel of these instruments is very special.

A piano is a stringed instrument. It is not a delicate

beauty like a violin. It is a grand work of art, especially

when the top is opened. The shape of a grand piano is

so complex that it can be overwhelming. Then there is

the contrast of the black and white keys as well as the

technical look of the wires inside the piano.

The brass instruments are marvelous with their

intricate shapes and shiny metal. A giant tuba looks

so complicated that you can’t imagine a human ever

creating one. Then there is the trombone with its slide

that leaves you wondering how it works.

Drums are a very different kind of art. They are

dramatic and seem to invite enthusiastic playing, which

is what drummers do. Watching a great drummer is an

experience that is difficult to forget, especially because

of the sound effects.

The simplest instrument is probably the triangle. You

can’t get much simpler than a triangle made of metal.

This is considered a percussion instrument because you

tap it with a piece of metal.

The people who play instruments understand how

beautiful they are. In addition, they consider them

personal friends, and you almost never see a musician

treat an instrument other than lovingly.