I have always liked listening to music, pop, jazz, and particularly classical music, It is my favourite. It makes me vibrate, relax, and calm my mind, bringing me to a state of well-being. Classical music is the music for the soul.

There are different types of instruments: piano, woodwind, strings, and percussion. I like most instruments, but my favourites are strings because they make my soul sing.

For instance, violin, guitar, cello, bass, harp, and more; the harp makes me feel like listening to a fairy tale, the bass gives you a mysterious story effect, and the cello has a profound and mysterious sound as well.

The guitar is the only instrument that does not resonate with me. It is likely because I don’t like country music, which is often associated with a guitar. However, my father used to love the guitar and country music. He was watching my younger sister playing guitar with her friend while they were taking lessons.

The last string instrument, but not least, which is the violin, is my number one. I just love it. It makes my soul sing and makes me shiver when I hear it. A few years ago, I decided to take violin lessons, but I haven’t been consistent and don’t play regularly for whatever reason. In November 2024, I decided to learn the Clarinet, which was a good choice for me as well.

Unfortunately, I stopped playing violin 12 years ago. When I wanted to restart in the fall of 2024, I could not use my left index finger, which is the principal finger for the violin, due to a left wrist injury sustained in February 2024. Now, I am learning the Clarinet, and I love it; it is very different than string instruments.
However, we can play with a Harmonie group, which is terrific.

Please leave a comment. I would love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful week,

Gaétane
www.gaetaneferland.com

But I have to admit that I am pretty good and have a good ear for music. Each time I hear it I have goosebumps and It makes me happy. Also, It is not the easiest instrument to learn because of the position but very rewarding and fun.

Moreover, I do remember when my teacher told me about the flat and sharp signs, I thoughts that they were kind of decoration !!!!!! Not quite what it is, you would say but I did not know the language of music at the time.

Besides, It has a good effect on your brain because you work other parts of it and stimulates a new network in your brain and helps to activate and conserves your memory longer.

Personally, I found that listening to music when you know how to play makes it much interesting because you know what is a waltz, jazz etc. You know the principles, for example, songs in Major or Minor, what does that mean? As you learn you see the puzzle pieces coming together as you learn your instrument.

One other instrument that I would like to learn is the clarinet a woodwind instrument, It sounds interesting to learn because it involves breathing and your mouth, a different experience to touch and feel.

What is your favourite instrument and why?

Please, leave a comment or contact me!

Have a wonderful week,

Gaétane
www.gaetaneferland.com

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