How did instrumental music emerge? Is it totally linked to classical music? The baroque musical period it introduced an important transformation in all that was the music of the time. Soon after, the instruments of the Renaissance were further refined, to achieve a clearer and more defined sound.
Instrumental music spans various subgenres: starting with classical music, rock songs, jazz, soundtracks, electronic music, and much more.
Origins of instrumental music
From the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, it will now be possible to play musical fragments of great difficulty, as well as fill them with ornaments. Is that moment the orchestra would emerge, as we know it today, and therefore orchestral music.
As we see, from the renaissance period, instrumental music is separating from vocal music, and is taking on its own value. In the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, vocal and instrumental music were on equal footing for the first time in history.
The performers and musicians are taking a very refined technique of the instruments, all at the service of a high emotional expression.
Little by little, instrumental music has been considered a true genre that runs entirely instrument-based, without any kind of vocal accompaniment. The melodies do not have the composition of a letter, without being of a lower quality than the songs we hear in the media or shows.
Instrumental music can have the appeal and be as exciting as any hot song. Most of us music fans remember at least one piece of instrumental music, among other things because these sounds are essential to serve as an accompaniment to many films and television series.
Benefits of instrumental music
- Decrease in pain. It is proven that listening to music daily reduces pain. With music we release endorphins, which can act with the power of a natural pain reliever. In this way, we will feel that we control pain more, increase happiness and decrease our depression.
- Fight stress. Around a quarter of the diseases we suffer every day can be associated with stress. With soft instrumental music, we can significantly decrease stress and anxiety levels.
- Improved general health. Other benefits of soft instrumental music are derived from reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Different tests with people have shown that those with high blood pressure reduced their heart rate if they listened to good music for half an hour a day 30 days in a row. In addition, the appropriate music has also been tested helps calm the cells and tissues that make up the lungs.
- More performance. If we have ever listened to instrumental music while exercising, we will have verified that we endure more, we have more "physical background." These sounds eliminate the feeling of fatigue, tiredness, monotony and boredom, and also act as a stimulant to achieve greater productivity.
More benefits for our body
- Stimulating the brain. Listening to loud and dynamic rhythms causes an alert stimulus in our brain. But soft music empowers us ability to concentrate for longer, while promoting a state of serenity, well-being and meditation. Thus, creativity is stimulated, even after the music has stopped playing.
- When get a better sleep, low-frequency instrumental music induces us to relaxation, and thereby facilitates and improves sleep.
- Self-esteem and a better mood. Instrumental music can be used to achieve a more positive mood. Thanks to her we can remember happy moments, while increasing self-esteem and confidence in ourselves.
- Emotional medicine. Another of the great benefits of instrumental music is the influence on mood of those who listen to it. In addition, it helps to have better self-control, improve the power of seduction and overcome shyness.
- Socialization. With music he joins those who share a similar passion, he meets new people, and we become more outgoing, with greater social life.
Instrumental music by genres
Rock
In rock there various subgenres, as in the case of metal, punk and trash, a great variety of instrumental pieces.
A well-known example is theme "Any color you like", a song by the British group Pink Floyd, one of the most important in the 70s. Another of the classic rock bands is Led Zeppelin, which has left us interesting samples of instrumental music.
In the 90's emerged a metal band with great successes. It is Metallica and one of his most famous songs, as far as instrumental music is concerned, is "Master of Puppets".
Jazz
The Jazz emerged in the early twentieth century, to fuse African rhythms with Western and European sounds. Among the great exponents of this musical genre is Glenn miller, who marked a recognized career in his time with his group The Glenn Miller Orchestra. One of his best known pieces is "In the Mood ”.
Another important sample of jazz is the song "Feel so good" by Chuck Mangione.
Electronics
A modern genre that relies on the use of electronic instruments and technological devices, combining them with sound synthesizers and mixers, to achieve modern and melodic songs.
Examples of important electronic music compositions include "Childre ”, by Robert Miles, famous for its piano base mixed with electronic sounds.
Also highlights Armin Van Buuren, DJ from the Netherlands and internationally recognized. Your song "Song for the Ocean”, Is a piece full of energy, strength, and positive feelings.
Instrumental and incidental music
Instrumental music consists of compositions that enhance and complement many scenes in the film, composed of specialized musicians. It differs from the soundtrack in that the latter usually consists of a musical fragment chosen by the director. Incidental music it is usually an integral work, similar to classical music.
It usually has a central theme that is used throughout the film, linking the scenes from the beginning to the end of the film, in what seems to be a narrative link, combined with the discourse of the film.
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