The feeling of existence is what music is to me. It is such a powerful force that can explain things that can't be shown or said. If an image can say a thousand words i will say a sound can express many more. When you are listening to a song or composing something there are a lot of thoughts that run through one's mind. When I sit down and come up with a melody and then show it to my friend I often ask "What does this remind you of"? That's because I believe that every sound is related to some emotion or the other and that every sound can be perceived in multiple ways.
I was taught to play the guitar by a qualified musician for a couple of months when i was fourteen. I didn't really learn much practically in that time span but I remember being told to feel the music that i played. Over the years I have learned what it means and as time passes by I am able to discover how to express myself in different ways. Yes, music can be considered as a medium of communication. You often see musicians having jam sessions. What is that exactly? Well it's nothing more than a conversation! It may sound weird but it's true that's what it is.
Many people learn instruments just to show off or to impress someone. It kind of gets me riled up at times. I suppose it is but human nature to do so. The feel that you can express that I mentioned a little earlier can be easily understood if you play an instrument or have a trained ear. There are 12 notes in music in total. No matter what you do you just can't create a new note! So there will be millions of songs based on the same chord progressions yet have different themes and emotions. Stunning isn't it? The beauty of this field like every other field is that as we keep exploring it further you learn how much you have to learn.
