The piano is a marvelous musical instrument – there’s no-one who doesn’t appreciate the incredible sound that can come from those ivories! Also, it’s one of the best things that you can do for yourself- it can make you feel great, and it’s not as difficult as you might think! If you have even the slightest inclination towards learning, then there’s no reason not to. Here we have put together just 10 of the many reasons to learn to play.

1) Right now, learning to play the piano is incredibly easy! With the advancements in communication and the easy availability of multi-media, there really are no obstacles in your way. Consider professional teachers, online tutorials, or you can even learn now by watching a DVD!

2) The vast majority of the good standard course books are these days accompanied with their own audio cd, which is always a help. The cost of learning to play has gone down considerably over recent years. For the cost of a good meal in a restaurant, you can buy a really good standard instruction DVD or a tutorial book. Personally, I prefer the DVD route, (think of the DVD as your own private teacher at your beck and call 24 hours a day) as you can learn to play at your own leisure – you can pause to make a cup of tea whenever you want, and you can learn at your own pace.

3) It’s a wonderful gift to give someone. It’s a real treat to be able to share music with those around you – loved ones such as grandchildren, children or that very special someone.

4) A quick visit to your local library will present you with sheet music for all levels of expertise. You can even go online and print off sheet music – some websites even let you listen to the music online as you play, so you can get a real feel for the song. Have you got a favorite song? Then playing the piano will enable you to play it and hear it any time you want! If you’re like me, then you will have listened to a song and then thought to yourself that you wished you could play that! What, exactly is it that is stopping you from doing so?

5) Its a great way of bringing the family together – the bonding that can be associated with such a family experience as playing the piano is fantastic. Initiating a sing-sing with the family is great, but you can also take it a step further and get them to join in! There is so much music available that can be played by two or more people on the piano.

6) The more you play, the longer you will learn – you get a lifetime guarantee with playing the piano. Your expertise will grow with age. It’s a bit like riding a bike – you never forget, but unlike riding a bike it doesn’t get more challenging the older you get!

7) Due to its versatility the piano is often the instrument of choice for composers – it’s very much like having your own mini-orchestra because it is one of the few instruments that you can play simultaneous notes on together.

Appreciation. When you play an instrument such as the piano, you will find you have a much better understanding of the music you hear every day. You will find yourself understanding how the music was put together, and this in itself will give you a much better idea of what exactly the composer was trying to get across. You may even surprise yourself by thinking up better ways to play, or even to improve it!

9) The piano does not require the physical exertions of, for example, the guitar or the violin! Physically, playing the piano is much easier than other instruments – it doesn’t take much of a toll on the body. Some people continue playing to a very late age.

10) The tradition! Since it first appeared on the musical scene over 250 years ago, the piano has influenced just about every genre and style of music, and has even prompted the rise of many. Any musical concert you go to, of practically any genre, has a keyboard somewhere on the stage.

We could go on forever, and I’m sure you can think of some that we haven’t mentioned. These, of course, are just a few of the reasons to learn the piano. I urge you to do it, even if you have only the slightest inclination somewhere in the back of your mind. You won’t regret it! I promise you that learning the piano will be one of the best things you ever do for yourself.

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