No. In the past, sutras were chanted directly. In the early days, disciples of Tianshi Dao practiced in the quiet room at home. Most of them are recited silently or in a low voice.

Since the heavenly master Kou Qian began to have "Yun Zhong Yin Chan", there was singing and other music when chanting sutras. For example, "Chinese Song", "Bu Xu Sheng", etc. are all Taoist tunes that appeared during this period. Master Lu Xiujing from the south reformed and organized the rituals of Lingbao Zhai, making it majestic and neat, with high standards and magnificent standards. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Taoist rituals entered the court, and many emperors, princes, and ministers participated in the creation of Taoist music and literature. Music and rituals are used to enhance the atmosphere of the immortal family, so as to solemnize the body and mind, solemn the Taoist temple, and create a noble feeling.

Believers and Taoist disciples who practice at home do not need to knock the ritual instruments like the Taoists in the palace to avoid disturbing the people. When chanting sutras, they can just recite them aloud or silently in Mandarin or local dialects.