I would like to start off by saying that I love the recent addition of instruments!
The choir bell and Marriner horn where the first but seemed to lack unique animations and fluidity. The flute I believe is the first perfectly implemented instrument, it seems more put together with its lovely animation and beautiful sound.
I would like to dearly express that future instruments come with this level of quality, or better!
Playing or hearing player driven music adds atmosphere in the game and can make places of gathering more alive. Even randomly stumbling upon someone practicing adds life to once dead areas. Adding more instruments can lead to players forming groups/bands/ guilds dedicated to entertaining others, and themselves, with music. This I believe is much better for the longevity of the game than just adding limited content every month.( Not that there is anything wrong with the living world updates, I love them.)
Please do add more!
Here are some suggested thoughts on musical instruments:
-All instruments should have a unique animation when playing ( Not just reusing older animations)
-3 or more octaves for some instruments (Guitar/lutes, Harp, Xylophone.. etc.)
- Selling them in bundles on the gem store; ( It can get quite expensive to buy each individually for 800gems each!!)
- Have the in game music be slightly lowered when coming within range of someone playing.
- Ability to mute those who abuse the instruments in attempting to troll/annoy others.
Here are some suggested instruments:
-Guitar/Lute
-Harp
-Violin
-Cello
-Harmonica
-Percussion instruments /drums
-Xylophone
-trumpet
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Anyone else please feel free to add more suggestions /ideas/ thoughts
(edited by Alexander.1957)