Traditional Instruments

Hyeeun school is proceeding a new program designated to teach Korean classical music to the students of Hyeeun school just for a weak. I was able to participate in this activity as a volunteer. I thought it was a good opportunity to learn Korean classical music myself.

The first day, everyone gathered in the auditorium. Students each grabbed their own instruments. I was again appointed a partner to assist. The instructors were on the stage, and played a rhythm for the students to follow after. The rhythm was not hard at all, but the students seemed like they had no interest. Only few were participating, and others were either sleeping or running around. The first day was literally a disaster. I had a hard time keeping my partner awake, and instructors seemed like they were having a dilemma because they had never experienced this kind of class before.

However, the time was the cure. As days went by, the students got used to the lessons. The instructors also tried to approach to the students first. They kindly instructed each student so that everyone at least tried. Students no longer went asleep, and ran around during the lesson. No students were perfect, but the sound they made seemed beautiful. I was amazed that all the students played. I never imagined this would happen after experiencing the first day. However, this is what made them sound so beautiful. The fact that everyone work together with effort was the main point of this lesson, and I think all the students deserve an A.