Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Why Learning to Play a Musical Instrument at a Young Age is Important

By Ruth Williams


For a long time music has been used as a means of self expression and creativity. Whether you enjoy just listening, or take an active part and play; music is universally enjoyable. Because of the many benefits of being involved in music and playing a musical instrument just shows why it is a good idea to get children involved as young as possible. Encouraging children to learn an instrument such as the djembe drum will be a sure way to get them interested in music and having fun. Keep reading to uncover a number of the many benefits to young children of learning to play a musical instrument:

Gaining Confidence and Learning Discipline

Teaching young children discipline and concentration can be difficult for both parents and teachers. Learning to master an instrument requires dedication, a great life skill to learn. These qualities can easily be acquired by learning to play a musical instrument because in order to progress they need to practice and be dedicated. The reward comes through playing and progressing.

Your child may be reluctant to begin with but once they master the technique, through perseverance, they will experience a great sense of achievement. As they continue to practice their confidence will grow. As you child gets more confidence at playing they may wish to join a drumming circle or school band.

Creativity and Coordination

Because of the nature of djembe drums they make ideal children's musical instruments. As they are for adding rhythm to music, there isn't really a wrong way to play them. It is a good idea to get lessons in order to pick up the basics.

Learning to play the drum is also great for a child's coordination. As coordination improves so will their playing ability. Coordination plays a crucial part in a child's overall development and can help them in other practical aspects of life.

Broadening Your Child's Horizons

The djembe drum, like many other musical instruments, has evolved from being an integral part its culture. Traditional djembes in particular will help children to understand different cultures through the use and construction of these instruments. It is great for your child to learn about and be interested in history and the way others live. A Djembe is perfect for sparking this interest.

Care and Respect for Possessions

Children have a tendency to being rather fickle; they often discard toys very quickly. Introducing your child to a musical instrument will teach them to value their belongings. Small djembe drums are not expensive so it is an ideal instrument to start with. If your child is responsible for looking after their drum, and maintaining its condition they will instantly value it much more.




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