Priyanka Singh
Sasaram : Mouth Organ Is a musical instrument which a few people are seen playing. But those who play this small instrument never feel lonely. They also remain away from many diseases.
Harmonica is that which is sufficient alone. It does not need other instruments while playing this. However, other musical instruments make the music more melodious. Many youths , girls , women and old aged people are seen playing this pocket friendly instrument. When they are asked, they said that they play this instrument when they feel either excited or depressed. They also said that when they play this instrument they feel mentally relaxed and find themselves in happy mood.
General mouth organs made by different companies are seen available with many people but they hardly play it. However , many of the harmonica players claimed they never got any training to learn playing this instrument. They learnt it as it was their hobby.
In cities like Bangalore, Mumbai , Kolkata , Hyderabad and others harmonica lovers organise functions and amuse people with their God gifted talent. Many organisations organise national level competition.
In small town and villages , this instrument is hardly seen in use. Sometimes , a very few people are heard playing this musical instrument. When contacted , a school owner and music lover and harmonica player Shailendra Raju said ” Since my childhood , I have been passionate for playing harmonica. I learnt it as I was very much interested in it. I got inspired with Bollywood movie “Sholay and Giraftaar ” in which Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan are seen playing mouth organ. Despite getting so much popularity by these films including others this instrument is still a farthest dream of youngsters. Musical events should be organised in small towns to inspire people to use this musical instrument and spread love for music among everyone especially youngsters. Since women and girls are proficient in playing it in big cities but small towns are nearly zero in figure. We should give chance to such artists to perform on stages and appreciate for maintaining this hobby. “
Artists who are attached with this instrument feel themselves victim as they are never appreciated and approaches for playing this instrument.
Schools should inspire children to develop their love for music and play this cheapest but valuable musical instrument which can be carried in their pocket.
A social awareness may also be spread among people by different social organisations. Music lovers are kind and supportive people. They believe music brings peace and harmony.
