Introduction:
The piano is a keyboard musical instrument having wire strings that sound when struck by felt-covered hammers operated from a keyboard. The standard modern piano contains 88 keys and has a compass of seven full octaves plus a few keys. The vibration of the strings is transmitted to a soundboard by means of a bridge over which the strings are stretched; the soundboard amplifies the sound and affects its tone quality.
Whether you grew up in a musical family, encouraged to practice endless hours before recitals, or whether claim the littlest musicality of anyone you know, there are unquestionable benefits to playing musical instruments, especially piano. Furthermore, studies show it is truly never too late to start learning piano – the mental and physical benefits apply to all ages. Some of the benefits are as follows:
- Practice with Time Management & Organization – Playing piano and other instruments that demand a routine practice schedule are particularly effective in challenging one’s ability to manage and organize one time. For children, learning to play piano, juggling lessons, practice, and fun play, is a great way to teach these lifelong skills.
- Prevents Brain Processing, Hearing, and Memory Loss – The ability to process auditory signals usually slows down as we age. However, participants of a recent study who continued to play music throughout their lives had helped reverse the decline of brain processing, memory, and inner ear hearing loss.
- Stress Relief – People who play the piano tend to experience less anxiety and depression than their nonmusical counterparts. Playing for a few minutes a day can improve self-esteem, make you feel more positive, and can lower your blood pressure.
- It’s good for your physical health – Regular piano playing offers different physical and physiological advantages to players. It sharpens fine motor skills, improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Playing the piano also makes your hands and arm muscles much stronger than the average person.
