{"id":54,"date":"2017-10-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-01-16T10:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:52:50","slug":"playing-piano-makes-you-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/playing-piano-makes-you-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Playing The Piano Make You Happier?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anyone that has sat down at the piano and banged around on the keys knows that the piano is (arguably) the greatest invention devised by man. Regardless of your ability, the piano can really help out your stress levels, self-esteem, and focus. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These benefits will trancend into your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. So exactly how<\/em> does playing piano affect you in these areas? Read on to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Playing Piano Is Fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one should be obvious, but playing piano (<\/span>any<\/span><\/em> instrument, for that matter) is a total blast. Whether you\u2019re just starting out on the keys or mastering a song you\u2019ve been tackling for a few weeks, if you know how to frame your practice, then you\u2019ll be smashing through your goals every time you practice, which feels great!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Playing Piano Decreases Stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a structured practice session is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. Feeling frustrated by your day? Maybe you had an argument with a friend or family member. Take those troubled emotions of yours and lay them out on the piano. It\u2019s an amazingly cathartic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Playing Piano Will Make You Smarter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, there\u2019s a lot of ways you can measure this but simply put, playing piano is good for your brain in a lot of ways. It has been shown to improve your memory storage and concentration ability away from the piano, and even your IQ!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article from the Telegraph<\/a> cites research that learning the piano can boost both children and adult’s IQ by seven points, and that …’even in people over the age of 65 after four or five months of playing a instrument for an hour a week there were strong changes in the brain.’<\/em>  It will also boost your ability to think creatively in your daily life, and enhance your ability to understand music as a listener. So not only will you get better at <\/span>playing <\/span><\/em>music, you\u2019ll get better at <\/span>listening <\/span><\/em>to music as well. It\u2019s a win\/win!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Playing Piano Improves Hand-Eye Coordination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, so playing the piano isn\u2019t gonna turn you into an expert athlete, but it will do wonders for your hand-eye coordination, which has a ton of benefits in your life at large. A study<\/a> done by the American Music Conference concludes that ‘playing an instrument senthens hand-eye coordinationa dn fine motor skills, as well as concentration, memory and attitude.’<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re learning a new piece of music, you\u2019re having to read music while also familiarizing yourself with the notes on the keyboard.  It\u2019s a tricky process that requires you to build connections between your hands and your eyes. But as you become more accustomed to it, your hand-eye coordination is going to go through the roof!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5<\/strong>. Playing Piano Builds Confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no easy thing to learn to play an instrument. It takes a great deal of time, discipline and dedication. There are plenty of challenges to overcome along the way, but as you overcome those challenges, you\u2019ll learn the importance of applying yourself in daily life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll learn how to deal with criticism better because you know that making mistakes doesn\u2019t mean failure, it just means you have another opportunity to try again. And if you\u2019re taking your piano playing into a band context, you\u2019ll be developing some great communication skills at your rehearsals!               <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So there you have it. You probably already have some idea of what I\u2019m talking about here. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve had experiences at the piano where you come away from playing in an elevated, refreshed mood. We all grow as individuals when we deepen our relationship with our instrument. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what are you waiting for?! Get yourself in front of the piano today. Your brain will thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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