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Music is an integral part of our daily life, and it’s something that provides meaning to our moments. Without musical instruments, all we have are sounds with no soul behind them. There will never be one song without its accompaniment from some musical instrument. Music and musical instruments go together like peanut butter and jelly. Discussing their importance, here are 15 famous musical instruments that you’ve probably heard on countless pop songs over the years.

Guitar

The guitar is an instrument that produces sound through string vibrations. The string vibrates at a specific frequency, resulting in beautiful sounds to our ears. Today it’s one of the most famous musical instruments part of nearly every genre imaginable- from folk music to rock. This should be enough reason for you to decide if this might be your next favourite hobby or profession; with open arms waiting just around the corner, it’s time for you to pick up those plucks and strums.

Keyboard

These are musical instruments that require a keyboard to play music. It has keys on the playing surface that fingers can press to produce different sound combinations. The piano is one such instrument among many others like organs, electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and digital pianos – all vary in size but not sound. 

Drums

A drum kit is a collection of drums and other percussion instruments. The kit splits into four parts, including the breakables (sticks), shells (bass drums, toms) extensions, usually the cymbals on top or side. These cymbals create a sound when you hit them; The kit comprises hardware like stands for both your hands and feet to provide more stability while playing. The best part about learning how to play this instrument? The drummer can add life-like effects to any song.

Piano

Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano in Italy. The piano comprises a keyboard with small levers that the player presses with their fingers to produce a sound. The word “piano” comes from pianoforte, an Italian term for early 1700s versions of this instrument. Modern pianos come in two basic configurations: grand or upright; there are various styles within each category.

Violin

The violin is one of the most iconic and influential musical instruments in history. It has been a crucial part of many cultures, especially the western culture, where it was initially used as a solo instrument or orchestral filler. Eastern European music, like Turkish folk songs, uses violins for rhythmic accompaniment.

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Saxophone

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece. It has holes in it, which the player closes to create different notes using their lungs or diaphragm. The sound then resonates outwards into an enclosed space. In an auditorium full of people, the beautiful melody of the saxophone makes its way through the listener’s ears only to get absorbed back inside the instrument.

Flute

The flute is a wind instrument that has one or more air chambers fitted with free reeds. Musicians play this instrument by placing their lips over the chamber and blowing into it to create sound. Different cultures give different names for the same type of instrument, like in China, where they call them dizi instead of “flutes.”

Sitar

The sitar has had a significant impact on Indian history and culture. Sitar is often used in Hindustani classical music, which dates back to the 16th century. The musical instrument underwent many changes during this time of transformation before becoming popular worldwide through Ravi Shankar’s work and its use for film soundtracks such as A Passage To India and Gandhi (both from 1982). Today, you can find musicians playing their instruments at weddings across the country.

Tabla

Tabla comes from the exotic land of the subcontinent. The instrument is about a pair of drums, particularly for folk, classical and traditional music. Besides India, it’s common in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Tabla has two small barrel-shaped drums of different sizes, with specific diameters to play. 

Harmonium

The harmonium is a traditional Indian classical instrument. It produces sound on blowing air through reeds tuned to different pitches, thus making musical notes. Did you know that it’s possible to play the harmonium with your feet too? Yes! In this case, one foot must be on both pedals at once, and they will need to press them simultaneously.

Clarinet

The clarinet is a musical instrument with a cylindrical bore and flared bell. It has one reed, which produces sound when the musician blows air across it. The Clarinetist plays in many genres of music, including classical and jazz, to bring beauty into what might otherwise be silence.

Accordion

The accordion is a musical instrument that we see in many movies. It has a box-shaped body made up of metal or wood-designed organ pipes, operated by squeezing them into each other. These pipes are then pulled away while drawing air out sharply (squeezing). A person who plays this type of music on such an instrument would be called an “accordionist.”

Which of these famous musical instruments have you used? Let us know in the comments section below.

In every decade, rock history always had something new to it. The ‘80s was a time that had plenty of glam metal, but it all went away when alternative rock took over the scene in the early ’90s. The change from glam to grunge evident in 90s rock songs is something we’ll never forget.

The Alternative Revolution of the 1990s offered new ways to experience and enjoy vibes. It had lyrics like “Knocked down don’t count on me” from Alanis Morrisette’s album Jagged Little Pill. Some bands emerged after this revolution such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Outkast, or Beck. These bands have indeed seen popularity both during their time and even now some decades later.

Coming to the crux of this article, it features a diverse number of ‘90s rock songs. If you’re someone who’s savvy about old music, these songs will hype you up.

TLC – “No Scrubs” (1999)

With their quick-witted rhymes and creative production, TLC’s smash hits are unforgettable. The Atlanta trio of rap superstars had a way with words that will be remembered for generations to come. Their song “No Scrubs” takes on public harassment on the streets, giving off the message that humans can be better than this.

Liz Phair – “Fuck and Run” (1993)

This song testifies about expendable boys with a voice as witty and true today as it was in the 90s. Boys only want love if they’re being tortured instead of respected for who they are. The same old story is that girls don’t get told “I like you” unless there’s pain involved. However, this song shows us how to be strong enough on our own without needing someone else to hurt them first before telling their feelings.

Pulp – “Common People” (1995)

Jarvis Cocker is the personification of cool. He has more swagger and soul exhaling a puff of smoke than most singers have in their entire catalogs. This proves just how great his song really is. His voice carries an incredible amount of sexiness, sarcasm, and despair in Common People.

Missy – “Misdemeanor” Elliott – “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” (1997)

The duo who stole the decade together warps a Seventies R&B sample into a long, sweaty Southern night. Crickets chirping and storm clouds rolling in, Missy tries to maintain but she can’t help it. The song is so hot you could fry an egg on its surface.

Pavement – “Gold Soundz” (1994)

The joyous and urgency-filled sound of the song makes you wish that this had been in Pet Sounds. Every guitar twang, every breathy mumble fit into a note-perfect emotional surge.

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg – “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” (1992)

The producer behind this song has been in the business for a long time. He brings his old-school skills to new levels with help from this up-and-coming artist. The bass line is so real that it feels like your car is on hydraulics.

Bikini Kill – “Rebel Girl” (1993)

Kathleen Hanna, the fierce and iconic frontwoman of Bikini Kill, started a new band with two other girls. The trio decided to go into the studio with Joan Jett for some rock & roll inspiration. They came out with an anthem that should have been played at every protest in 2021. “Rebel Girl” is revolutionary and hard-rocking while being emotional too; its what punk was always meant to be.

Notorious B.I.G. With Mase and Puff Daddy – “Mo Money Mo Problems” (1997)

The late Notorious B.I.G is known for his robust tone of voice which makes him one of the most iconic rappers to have ever lived in this generation’s memory. This classic became an accidental epitaph as it hit Number One right after he died. Regardless, it made everyone feel like they got a chance at catching that last glimpse before we lost such a legend forever.

Blackstreet – “No Diggity” (1996)

For those who live in the future, this song is a celebration of what has come to be. It has an innovative mix by Teddy that blends doo-wop influences with Dr. Dre and old-school R&B harmonies. Teddy Riley creates something new out of all these soundtracks we have seen before him. We are lucky for his vision as he takes us into utopia on Earth through music.

Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991)

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” was Kurt Cobain’s challenge to the audience. After all these years, the challenge still stands. The song truly changed the world. Even after the music company tried to stop Kurt’s four cheap chords, he didn’t put up with it and became a legend in our hearts.

Give your feedback about these hits. Comment in the section down below if you know any other rock songs from the 90s.