Role Of Music In Literacy

Whenever people think about music, they may think of their favorite song or a band they used to listen too. Most, I believe, don’t think of music as a form of literacy. There are few, however, that can see why it is related to literacy and also why it is important. The literacy practices involved in it can help us get a better understanding of music’s role in our lives. We tend to learn through both professionals and our peers by their feedback and their own knowledge. We also learn from just looking at the music itself by learning the notes and rhythms on our own. We follow those that have made careers of music: both the performers and teachers. During today’s advancement of technology, students can learn from watching online videos …show more content…
It is often taken advantage of because all that matters to us is that it satisfies our need of entertainment. Because of this, we don’t realize that we are playing our part in the discourse community of music. Though it is a small role, it’s still there, and we are all a part of it. Some roles are more obvious than others. There are the performers and composers that we all know and love. These artists use music in order to entertain others or express their own feelings on situations and relationships, therefore making it personal. However, there are also those that use this skill to help others. In most recent years, music has been used as a form of healing. It can aid a person both physically and mentally by helping brain development and aiding in their sense of hearing. This shows how important music is to everyone and how it gives us our role in this discourse community. Now what can one do with this knowledge? …show more content…
Many people may not appreciate the different ways to experience music, such as a choir or an orchestra. Though they have the same goal to entertain, they couldn’t be any more different from each other and other types as well. Music is a process, but how a person deals with it concludes whether it is a complicated or simple one. There are many different styles to choose from, such as Rock, Pop, Heavy Metal, etc. Also, there are different groups to be a part of, such as Band, Choir, Orchestra, etc. Music has such a magnificent range of option, from voice to instrument. Along with that comes a wide range of experiences dealing with emotions. The use of formal and informal literacies is important in music for numerous reasons. By using these to our advantage, we are able to overcome the struggles and achieve the perfection we desire. There are so many feelings that go along with it. Music can become a daily ritual for some because they have to make time to practice and perform. Along with this comes the threat of possible competition from their fellow peers, rivals, and sometimes their own instructors. However, for all of us, it leads up to the great feeling of satisfaction after a