Folk music

Folk music is music made by regular people, usually in their own communities. It usually comes from oral tradition, which means that it has been passed down from generation to generation, by people singing or playing it for others to learn. Folk music is different than popular music, which is usually created by professional musicians and producers in recording studios. Folk music often uses traditional instruments like guitars, banjos, fiddles, and harmonicas. It tends to tell stories about the everyday lives of people in the community and can even tell stories about the history of that particular place. Folk songs are often catchy and easy to remember, and they can be silly, romantic, or heartbreaking!