All
right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why you should
start learning how to play the piano. Immediately.
As in today. This very minute.
Okay,
fine, finish this article first, THEN get started.
And yes, I know that there are more than just 12 reasons
to play the piano. But I happen to like the number
12. :)
1) Everyone
should play at least one instrument. I truly believe
that. Every person on Earth should be able to sit
at SOME instrument and be capable of making beautiful
music.
2) Playing
the piano makes you feel (and look) sophisticated.
Truly. No matter who you are or how many warts you
have, you'll just exude class the second you begin
tickling those ivories.
3) Piano
playing keeps your brain active. It's very hard for
your brain to rot when you consistently throw it the
musical language to interpret.
4) You
won't run out of things to do when you're bored. There's
always a new way to play, always a new approach to
playing, and always, always, ALWAYS a new song to
learn. (See number 8.)
5) Family
members can live vicariously through you. I'm semi-serious
about that. The reason I began taking piano lessons
(back when I was 10) was because of grandparents who
didn't play, and over the years I've had numerous
relatives enjoy playing through me. (I live to serve.)
6) People
will automatically assume you're a genius. Honestly,
I've heard this a lot. People uttering "He/she
plays the piano" in the same tone reserved for
"He/she has an IQ of 174." You just can't
help but admire someone playing an instrument.
7) Piano
playing is good for your hands. Indeed it is. I probably
have stronger hands/fingers than most people I know.
And have you ever noticed the hands of a pianist?
Beautiful, long, tapered fingers. Chances are that
if you've ever admired someone's hands, they play
the piano.
8) Pianists
never quit learning. There's absolutely no way to
memorize every musical piece on earth. You could learn
10 new songs a day for the rest of your life without
scratching the surface of songs out there.
9) Piano
playing is FUN. Really. It's one of the funnest things
I do. Think about it, why would so many of us do it
if it weren't a blast?
10)
Deep down, everyone wishes they played the piano.
Have you ever read other people's New Year's Resolutions
lists? If you haven't, then you're just not nosy like
me. No, seriously, if you haven't, I'll tell you which
wish consistently pops up: "Learn to play the
piano."
11)
Piano playing is SATISFYING. It's truly one of the
most satisfying things you can do. (Right after touching
your nose with your tongue. Or so I hear.) There's
no feeling like playing a difficult song and playing
it flawlessly. Quite an ego-boost.
12)
Everyone loves a musician. 'Nuff said. :)
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