They may perform alone or as part of a group, on stage before live audiences or on radio, in studios for recording, TV, or movie productions, or at weddings and other special events for the purpose of entertaining people. Musicians usually specialize in a certain type of music such as rock, classical, gospel, blues, or jazz. Musicians may play any of a wide variety of string, brass , or percussion instruments. Some musicians play the piano or an organ. Some play a violin, cello, viola, or other bowed instrument.
Some musicians play the guitar.
Some play a brass or woodwind instrument such as a trumpet, trombone, flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe, flute, or bassoon. Other musicians play percussion instruments, such as the drums, cymbals, or a xylophone. Still others may play one of the many types of electronic synthesizers. All musicians spend considerable time practicing. Those who play current music listen to recordings and copy the sound, since sheet music may not be available.