你有喜歡得樂隊或音樂家么？有沒有想過學一門樂器？除了陶冶情操和掌握技能以外，演奏樂器對一個人還有哪些好處？
詞匯：music 音樂
It’s difficult not to admire the talent of a skilled musician. Whether it be a pianist, flautist or cellist, these individuals have shown dedication 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 adulthood. 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 who engaged in music-related activities during grades 7-12 scored significantly higher in science, English and maths.
And there are not just benefits to children. Whether you choose to play the piano, pickor strum a guitar or learn a drumbeat, you could end up joining a band or orchestra. This in turn could improve your social life, meeting other bandmates who are likeminded in their love of a good tune. Learning an instrument can also give you a sense of achievement. Nailing that perfect chord is one way, but what if you got together with a bunch of friends and entered into a battle of the bands – and won?
So, whether you’re looking to destress playing out some chords, or improve your grades at school, maybe taking up an instrument could help you.
詞匯表pianist 鋼琴家
flautist 長笛手
cellist 大提琴手
dedication 專注，投入
passion 熱情
frequency 頻率
pitch 音高
pick 彈撥
strum 掃撥
guitar 吉他
drumbeat 鼓點
band 樂隊
orchestra 管弦樂隊
bandmate 樂隊中得隊友
tune 曲子
nail 成功地做
chord 和弦
battle of the bands “樂隊大賽”（指表演選出允許秀樂隊得比賽）
