2022-04-24

你有喜欢的乐队或音乐家吗？有没有想过学一门乐器？除了陶冶情操和掌握技能以外，演奏乐器对一个人还有哪些好处？

It's difficult not to admire the talent of a skilled musician. Whether it be a pianist, flautist or cellist1, these individuals have shown dedication2 and passion over a long period of time to reach the highest levels of performance. But they say it's never too late to learn. So what are the benefits, for both children and adults, in learning a musical instrument?

Learning to play a musical instrument when growing up can improve hearing in adulthood3. According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus, Professor of Neurobiology at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, children who played musical instruments were better at recognising different frequencies. This improved hearing skill carried over into later life with adults who had once played an instrument able to discern sounds of different pitches more easily. And it could also have some academic benefits too. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia found that students