Music is all over the world. The world is beautified with melodious charms through music. Music has also evolved in the world for centuries. From the early classical to the modern rock, music is loved by everyone.
Different people have different choices of favourite music. Some may love the calm, slow and elegant ones, which bring a calm and relaxing atmosphere to their souls and environment, making them feel positive. Some people, however, love to amuse themselves with the fast, loud songs, through electric guitars and drums, so that they could shout and dance as much as the wish to. Some may prefer music which is not so slow, yet not so fast either, but songs which could be sung happily by oneself or with a group. Some may even love any type of music, and enjoy themselves through them.
Moreover, songs come out in various languages from many countries, and some people may even enjoy listening to songs of languages they don’t even understand, yet continue to love them. It is obvious; nevertheless, that there are billions of songs and music available and a person has a vast number to choose what is ideal for them.
Playing an instrument is a great way to enhance the passion for music. There are many instruments which one could learn to play, such as guitar, piano, flute, drums, violins, and traditional instruments like tabla and sitar. A person who does have a passion for playing an instrument would find it easy to learn. Whatever instrument it is, the melody which comes out of it, does certainly entertain you, as well as the people around you.
Music is said to have given a positive feeling to humans, and is stated to have good effects. Of course, a person who loves music does have a positive attitude to it. Someone who continues to love it, has a great way to spend their leisure time happily. Music never grows old.
Lihini Wijesekara (14 years)
Lyceum International School, Wattala
