Importance of Folk Music
What is Folk Music? ď‚— The folk music is created and developed by the common
people and passed down from generation to generations.
What Culture Make Folk Music? ď‚— The folk music is found in each culture and its created by the
common people not rich of that culture. But every culture is a little different so there are many types of the folk music such as: Indian folk music and Chinese folk music, America folk music etc.
Instrument in Folk Music The most common and popular instrument are uses: Guitar Double bass Banjo Dulcimer Harp Fiddle
When There is No Instruments ď‚— When there are no instrument then they made the music
with their voices. ď‚— Other musician they create their own instrument out of what they found around the house.
What Type s of The Song Are There? In America, there are various types of the folk song are uses
such as: Balled Spiritual
Balled Folk Song ď‚— This types of the song is mainly used for tells the story, often
times about the real events.
Spiritual Folk Song ď‚— This types of the song is mainly deals with the religions. ď‚— African and American sang many spirituals and other were
about avoidance slavery and finding the some freedom.
Famous Folk Musicians Stephen Foster Woody Guthrie Bob Dylan
Characteristics of Folk Music They commemorate historical and personal events. It was transmitted through an oral tradition. The music was often related to national culture.
For Example: ď‚— Albert James Burleson is a Music Director which are
provide the help in music industries and other special events such as: music , television, film making etc.