Benefits of Playing Violin for Adults

It might appear that learning to play the violin as an adult might be a daunting task for you. You may feel like you are handling several things such that adding an additional item to your life is too much. But wait, there are no grades to worry about here and to add on top of that, there are quite a few things to learn here. With it comes the physical, mental and social benefits.

The physical benefits for adults to play the piano are worthwhile. If you practice more regularly for a couple of weeks, you will realize that have more upper body strength without having to get out of your house. Your back will strengthen implying that your posture will be at its best. Your arms, especially your shoulders and biceps will be stronger. Fingers get more flexible which implies that there will be noticeable improvements in typing speed and calluses will begin to appear on your fingertips.

The brain is the powerhouse of your aging body. You don’t have to be a kid to learn to play the violin. You should know that your brain has some plasticity since it can change itself and adapt to learning the violin. The musician’s brain cells responded more to touch than non-musicians. Playing violin is good for stress relief because it allows you to concentrate for more than 30 minutes completely different from the rest of your life which obliterates any memory of what had been stressing you. Additionally, there is decreased depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. There are elevated levels of hormones responsible for the increase in energy, reduction in pains and aches together with energy levels.

The social benefits are tremendous. Playing violin will give you that opportunity to socialize as you wish. Imagine that feeling you have leaving your house music in hand with a violin case and playing music with some friends. Family barbecues, church, musical get-togethers and community orchestras provide you with plenty of social opportunities.

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