Last Updated on 2016-06-23 , 12:27 pm
With the wide range of musical instruments available now, at least half of all of us play musical instruments. Although a far cry from being a musical prodigy, some of us are pretty talented!
Besides being able to belt out incredible music from the guitar, piano or violin and impressing those around you, here’s a list of 10 hidden benefits that you actually gain when playing musical instruments!
Better memory
Studies have shown that people who played musical instruments, listened to music or went through music lessons possesses better memory as compared to those who did not associate with music. This is due to stimulation of their brains during the process, increasing the memory. Reason enough for you to plug in your earpieces and rock on to some awesome tunes!
More perseverance
Musicians are more patient, disciplined and more persistent. In order to learn a new song, they have to go about it and practice for a period of time before getting it right. They are trained to not give up easily, putting in time and effort before getting the desired result.
Better coordination
Almost similar to multi-tasking, when playing musical instruments, it requires you to use hand-eye coordination to achieve a tune or beat. Learning this from young and training your mind and body will benefit you to concentrate on both tasks on hand.
More responsible
Besides the discipline that comes with playing an instrument, responsibility is part of the package as well. Owning a musical instrument require you to maintain its working condition. Additionally, you’ll have to be responsible for music lessons, events, performance or rehearsals as well.
Trained to overcome challenges
Through perseverance and discipline as mentioned above, playing a musical instrument is not as easy as you think. Many challenges and obstacles lie ahead in the musical journey, some may be personal, like practising the note multiple times to get it right. But at the end of the day, when you achieve your goal, the sense of achievement is satisfying and worth all the time practising and working hard.
Enhances the respiratory system
Like singing, musical instruments require you to breathe in and belt out the tune from deep down. Music lessons are like breathing exercises eventually leading to a strong respiratory system after all the inhale and exhale of air for good music.
Train you to not be afraid
Being a musician require you to perform, sometimes on stage. The more times you pluck up your courage and perform in front of a crowd, the lesser you’ll get stage fright. Performing with a group of people or your band will also train you to be less afraid and it’ll slowly but surely, get easier to belt out your favourite song.
Better listening skills
One of the skills that you’ll pick up while you learn a musical instrument is good listening skills. You’ll need to listen carefully for incorrect beats or you’ll never improve. Performing as a group would also require for you to listen and play softer if you’re in the supporting part. You wouldn’t want to overtake and change the mood/tune of the song.
More cultural knowledge
Being able to learn a musical instrument comes with learning about the musical instrument and its culture as well. If you’re a musical instrument lover, chances are you’ll be interested in the history and how this instrument come about.
Reduce stress
Just like many forms of art and the artists, musicians are able to express themselves through the form of music. You can go for a happy and joyful tune if you’re in a good mood, or a low and sad beat if you’re feeling down. Either way, expressing yourself and having an outlet is good for you. Studies have shown that it’s a productive way in reducing stress and improving happiness levels.
This article was first published on goodyfeed.com
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