Metamor4Sis

Do these curved items look like they belong to an animal?

Well, you would be right. These are shofars. They are made from the horns of animals such as the ram for the shorter shofar, and the antelope (such as the Kudu) for the longer and more curved ones. Blown correctly, they can sound like trumpets and other wind instruments.

I have heard some play these as if they are indeed musical instruments. What skill! Listening to them makes me want to buy saxophone or clarinet or SOMETHING to make some musical notes. In fact, a saxophone would be so nice – I love the mellow sounds.

But I lack skills. The purchase of one would require me to invest in lessons as well…. or perhaps frequenting a place where someone else played it would do too. (A wistful sigh escapes me as I type the last line)

Tags: Music

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