Dawe The Guitar Analysis

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Individuals who remain skeptical, of course, still want to question whether guitar stands important on a global level. In his article, Dawe himself writes, “(The guitar remains) an object of, or of focus for, cultures in contact and as a basis for cultural exchange” (31). In other words, Dawe believes that guitar unravels cultural boundaries set up by previous conditional traditions. Dawe moreover believes that famous guitar players and musicians in general serve as ambassadors to promote cultural diffusion between different ethnic groups. To support his thesis, Dawe quotes the work of Richard Chapman, “guitar plays a part in almost every musical genre and musical culture throughout the entire world” (5). In making this comment, Dawe urges …show more content…

In order to provide evidence of his claim, Dawe quotes Banning Eyre in the guitar as, “portable, rugged, versatile, and relatively easy to construct.” Dawe believes guitar provides support at a global level of impact because of its portability. As discussing the guitar’s global impact, Dawe recalls once, during his visit to Japan, how when communicating with the local Japanese musicians they remained unable to speak, because they lacked knowledge of each other’s language. Dawe became overjoyed and amazed as he instantly connected with the local musicians by “speaking” through their guitars (6). As the players worked together, it brought to Dawe’s attention what the guitar really meant to them and their …show more content…

Guitar never ceases to stop evolving, and never waits for another opportunity. Guitar remains, as always, to change the world in so many vast ways that they now number countless. Guitar illustrates emotion and indicates ideals into modern society. With the power of the guitar you become the instigator, leading others to become impersonators of you and your actions. How you take advantage becomes your decision. So perhaps the next time you commute, as you reach to turn on the radio, as your fingers twist the knob, know that you soon become manipulated. The next time you repeat the words of your favorite song, understand the process of brainwashing you undergo as you sing along. But most importantly, follow your own desires, they will drive our society forward and through the path of life as we journey together. Let the guitar light our way, and those who use to be leaders of our new times. A silent room. Nothing, absolute stillness, but the mind needs more. Vacancy becomes painful. The emptiness broken by the iconic sound of a vintage tube-driven amplifier being heated, and within moments the room that stood silent now fills with the warm playful tones produced from the

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