The omnipresence of music amongst us is indisputable. Be it the choice of songs we listen to or our bathroom operas that never cease to end. Most of us envy those lucky few who were born in a family with a musical history. Perhaps they got the best gift they could ever dream of – learning the art of the masses. Mostly unaware of what they were up to in their tender ages, they had infact set out on a fulfilling journey to dictate the forces of nature!
As we all can presume, playing a musical instrument is an accepted sign of creativity. The right part of the brain that is intuitive and dominated by feelings is believed to control the left side of the body. This explains how easy or difficult it is to coordinate the fingers of our left hand to play a particular tune after listening to it.
Left handed people are acknowledged as gifted artists as creativity and coordination go hand in hand. Some of such great musicians who have taken center stage for their pure genius include Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney (Beatles), Kurt Cobain (Nirvana). Unfair that only one out every ten of us is left handed. There is also another belief that long fingers are an indicator of superior artistic skills. Of course there are exceptions and what’s more pleasing than training ourselves to outdo the naturally talented!
Playing a musical instrument is arguably one of the best outlets for accumulated emotions. Needless to say it’s a crowd puller beyond comparison. For enthusiastic beginners, the mandolin is a perfect start – small and pleasing to the ears. U. Shrinivas, one of India’ finest exponent in classical music is my personal inspiration. An alternative to this kind of discrete music is the continuity provided by the bowing of the violin. The brisk or long bowing bring about the associated rush and melancholy. Their combination encompasses pretty much the world of string instruments.
Tutorials go in vain without dedication and practice. I had the honor of meeting the amazing violin brothers Ganesh-Kumaresh recently and they told me that just as we dedicate 12 years of our life in scholastic education, one should invest a minimum of 12 years in music to compete among the greats. I guess 12 years is a tough ask, but we sure can pull in a few hours during our week.
Its definitely a passage to re”creation”
Very true. The feeling of being a guitarist runs through my blood everytime I see an artist playing one of my fav tracks. But being an engineer, I somehow feel my ability to re'create' is limited. The art is natural and one needs to get a feel of it and not based on some 'math' which tends to explain evrything but doesnt quite go to the depths of fine tuning.
ReplyDeleteThis post is just like a blooming rose with dazzling color of your 'writing skill', petals of 'informations' and fragrance of 'inspirations'...Keep posting!Kudos!
ReplyDelete@Mj playing a sport is definitely a remarkable display of creativity as it involves mind-body coordination. Since I personally know how good a sportsman you are, I do not believe that your ability to recreate is limited, infact you have the gift in excellent proportions. Its time for you to get the guitarist in you out. Good luck!
ReplyDelete@Shivi thanks :)
ReplyDeleteVery well written. I think I agree with you fully! There is a major difference between playing for profession and playing for the self... That is, like you said, one can play to release built up emotions, one can play just to satisfy oneself... Playing professionally for the masses is different because you're partly playing for them!!
ReplyDeleteHow is your violin pursuit going on? Keep writing man, you're doing good and writing is also a good outlet for the self :)
true varun, i perhaps mixed professional and personal playing i guess. i enjoy playing the violin a lot these days and i picked up on the mandolin too
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