Instrument Types

The main varieties of instruments in use are String instruments – played by the fingernail or plectrum worn on finger, these are mainly accompaniments. Wind instruments – practiced from ancient times these are played by mouth. Percussion instruments – played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped these are perhaps the oldest form of musical instruments. Some percussion instruments play not only rhythm, but also melody and harmony. Rhythm instruments – easy to handle and easy to play these are mainly used in devotional songs and music compositions. Detail description of Instrument types are given bellow link.