Son, blessed be the master that taught thee, and blessed be thou of God: for God loves good singers. Their voices and the voice of the harp enter the souls of men and wake dear memories and cause them to forget many a mourning and many a sin.
J. Bédier, The Romance of Tristan & Iseult
Your talent with musical instruments. These, especially the harp1 and crwth2, are a crucial part of social life. Everyone may be able to sing to some degree, and a good singing voice might hide your inadequacies here for a time.
Footnotes
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For the gentry of the Britons, it’s considered the most noble of instruments. ↩
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Seen as only slightly lower than the harp. Lutes, pipes, flutes, horns, shawms, drums, bells and other instruments all have their places as well. Even more “common” instruments are still a sign of your skill and are a sound someone cares about - but the big two have an additional prestige in Britain. Other cultures may have other priorities or instruments unusual in the Isles. ↩