| Playing a musical instrument is a gift to all those | | | | When choosing between classical or |
| who hear it. Does it really matter if you play a | | | | contemporary instruments, the best method of |
| classical musical instrument or a contemporary | | | | decision making is simple preference. When |
| musical instrument? It can. First and foremost, | | | | choosing for a child, or helping a child make the |
| playing a musical instrument should be fun and | | | | decision, preference of course still matters, but |
| rewarding. If it's not, you are not likely to practice | | | | opening the doors to new music and different |
| it at all and eventually you will lose interest. | | | | experiences can really benefit the child |
| Playing classical music with a classical instrument | | | | tremendously. The basic goal for choosing an |
| can be remarkably challenging and rewarding. As a | | | | instrument, either classical or contemporary, is |
| general standard, classical music is more intricate | | | | finding an expression that works well with the |
| that contemporary music, although there are | | | | personality. Children who learn at least a little of |
| naturally exceptions to every rule. | | | | both classical and contemporary expression are |
| Playing contemporary music with contemporary | | | | more equipped to make the decision for |
| instruments can also be tremendously satisfying | | | | themselves later on. |
| and rewarding. While not everyone may agree | | | | Classical music and instrumentation can teach |
| that contemporary music is a gift when they hear | | | | strong basic skills, while venturing into |
| it, those who appreciate it will appreciate it deeply. | | | | contemporary music and instrumentation can be |
| One of my favorite trends as of late is to either | | | | both inspiring and fun for kids, especially older |
| play contemporary music with a classical | | | | children. |
| instrument or classical music with a contemporary | | | | Being well versed in classical music can actually |
| instrument. Both sounds are considerably | | | | provide a better platform for kids or adults who |
| remarkable and both aspects take quite a bit of | | | | want to play a more contemporary instrument. |
| talent and practice. Creating this interesting twist | | | | Contemporary music is often written with the use |
| can ultimately please more crowds, as classical | | | | of only a few chords and a basic beat while |
| music played with a contemporary instrument can | | | | classical music demands a higher level of |
| reach the younger generations and actually turn | | | | instrumentation. If we never teach kids the |
| them on to classical styles. The same can be said | | | | classical instruments or the classical music, the |
| about contemporary music that is played with | | | | classical arts are destined to die. |
| classical instruments. | | | | |