So just carry around a wind instrument and a stringed instrument and you'll be all set, right? Almost, but not quite. The Rose Harp is designed specifically to enhance the strength of Etudes cast upon party members and, since Etude is a single-target song, is perfect for this task as it does not complicate party formation in order to be useful. Other songs, such as Prelude, are designed solely for a single target and as such the range of the instrument has no bearing. Horde Lullaby, a song designed specifically for pacifying large groups of foes, can be complimented in usefulness by using a stringed instrument where that bit of extra range may be just the boost you need to accomplish the task. This does not make stringed instruments useless, however, as there are times when your goal is to have the widest range possible. There are two major reasons why wind instruments are most prevalent: the range of wind instruments is shorter and more closely confined making it easier for the party's Bard to place his song effects on those they are most appropriate for, and there are simply more wind instruments available in the game. As a result many bards find Stringed instrument skill falling behind as their career progresses if they do not take steps to address it. Since the majority of instruments used are of the wind type they are the most common to be found in a bard's hands.

Sounds complicated doesn't it? Not to worry, you'll catch on pretty quickly this is easier to do than it sounds.ДЄs a Bard, you can utilize two different kinds of instruments each with their own corresponding skill level: Wind (flutes, cornettes, horns and the like) or Stringed (harps). For example, having the melee up front and attacking, but far enough away so that the mages won't be hit by Valor Minuet and Sword Madrigal, while the mages stand far behind the melee, so that only mages are hit with Mage's Ballad. You wouldn't want Mage's Ballad on a Warrior, would you? The question now is how do I do that? Simple. However, when you get to higher levels (25+), you'll need to start singing different songs on different members. All of your songs have different benefical effects on party members within range. Strategies and information in guides may not work for everyone.ДЄs a Bard, your job is to sing.

However, there may be differing opinions than those expressed in a guide. Guides are written by players, based upon their experiences, successes and mistakes, and are meant to aid other players. Information expressed in a guide is usually more opinion than fact and should be taken as such.

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