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Amish people should not play musical instruments because they think it is a form of self-expression that leads to feelings of supremacy and pride. The Ausbund, a High German songbook with no musical notation, is the basis for Amish church songs.
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A Computer For The Amish
Believe it or not, there was a desktop designed specifically for Amish communities. The Deskmate word processor lacks Internet access as well as video and music playback. Basic word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting can all be done on the computer. Because some (but not all) Amish use hardware that can only be used for industry, the Deskmate would not breach any long-standing Amish traditions.
A Computer For The Amish
