Top 5 Musical Instruments

Here I will show you the top 5 cool musical instruments.

#5 Saxophone

saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in June 1846, Belgium. This instrument particularly popular in 1980's, thanks to its prominent placement in some massive pop hits, as George Michael's "careless Whisper", and Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen". Elsewhere, the saxophone was put to good use in both R&B, and rock. Not to mention the classic big band sound of its deeper tones cousin, the baritone sax. Even lady Gaga got into some sax action with her hit "The Edge of Glory", proving that this horn still has plenty of tooting to do.

#4 Synthesizer

synthesizer was invented by RCA (Radio Corporation of America) in 1952, This instrument was popular in 1980's because the first successful digital synthesizer released in 1980s pop music. The synthesizer revolutionized the electronic music field, when it was utilized by such forward thinking rock icons as rush, and Emerson, Lake & palmer. Meanwhile, Germany's Tangerine Dream managed to created entire worlds with the synthesizer's almost limitless potential for atmosphere, and soundscapes. A notion which has been continued today with such modern electronic artists, as Trent Reznor.

#3 Piano

Piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in 1700. The classics never go out of style, as evidence by the longevity of the mighty piano. If you think this instrument is just for classical music, or soft teary ballads, then think again, because the piano has long been a cornerstone in the gigantic castle wall, which is rock n' roll history. But there's the classically bombast of Mozart, Stevie wonder's electrified funk, few instruments have driven as many musicians to coolness as the piano. If you have any doubts just watch Tori Amos tinkle those ivories, and be convinced that the piano is one massively cool instrument indeed.

#2 Drums

Drums where invented in china, it was made from alligator skins as far back as 5500 B.C. Everybody loves the drums, even your neighbors! There's just something primal and propulsive about this ultimate rhythmic instrument that makes it an icon of cool. Drums can be loud and boisterous, or dizzily technical, but one thing can be for sure, they are a profoundly physical instrument, which demands a lifetime of dedication, and dexterity to master. Fans may love to air guitar their favorite licks at concerts, but air drumming has to land a close second, as evidenced by the legions of Neil Peart fans who flock to every Rush concert for yet another glimpse at their drum god and rock icon.

#1 Electric Guitar

Electric guitar was invented by Adolph Rickenbacker & George Beauchamp in 1931. There have been countless stories of rock n' roll icons who grew up idolizing their favorite guitarists. It didn't matter if that guitarist was Eddie Van Halen, Lindsey Buckingham    , and was the allure end siren call of the seductive six string, which brought them all together. The guitar is cool enough on its own, but the addition of plugging it into an amp, and cranking it to 11 just set the bar so much higher. Endlessly expressive, capable of an array of styles, tones, and sounds, and able to fit into any musical genre, the electric guitar is a go to tool of creation, and there's nothing cooler than that.