Did you know that playing the guitar actually has immense health benefits?
No, we’re not kidding! The health benefits are associated with music therapy. Some of the major health benefits of playing the guitar include:
– Memory
– Focus
– Hand + eye coordination
– Anxiety release
– Boost that confidence!
– Relieve stress! (COVID stress anyone?)
– Tune your ear (to listen better of course!)
– Still think we’re kidding? Let’s keep digging!
MEMORY
Studies show that playing the guitar improves the brain’s grey matter, resulting in improved memory power. Additionally, there is less decline in memory power with age. This is proven true by the fact that you have to memorize chords and patterns which act as a good workout for your brain.
If you think you have a weak memory, try playing the guitar to experience a significant improvement.
FOCUS
Practicing the guitar regularly can enhance your focus and expand your attention span. It takes an adequate focus to become an expert guitarist. Focusing becomes a habit for your mind and will help you concentrate better on other everyday chores too.
HAND + EYE COORDINATION
If you can read chords and patterns, it’s good, but not enough to play the guitar. Your hands should be able to recreate the patterns on the instrument and pluck the right strings. This is possible only when your hands and eyes coordinate with each other and work together. This coordination multiplies your ability to process things and makes you a better reader.
ANXIETY RELEASE
You can express your emotions while playing the guitar. This includes anxiety, as well. Go to your room, grab your guitar, and pluck a few strings. Even if it doesn’t sound perfect, it does reduce your anxiety.
BOOST THAT CONFIDENCE!
As you improve your playing skills, the quality of your performance increases. You’ll find yourself playing for others and loving it. You’ll receive a few compliments and socialize better. Such experiences boost your confidence and prepare you to face huge crowds or for any public speaking.
RELIEVE STRESS!
Maybe we should all learn to play the guitar after the year we just had! Playing the guitar demands your complete attention and gives you an escape from the world. Even a session as short as 15 minutes can lift your mood like no other. Humans function better when their minds are free of stress.
TUNE YOUR EAR
Listening is pivotal when learning to play the guitar. Even a pro guitarist should listen well. With consistency, you can recognize chords by ear, thanks to all the listening you’ve been doing from the beginning. Thus, your ears become sharp.
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“10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLAYING GUITAR,” CHASING SOUND, May 25, 2020, accessed July 13, 2021, https://www.chasingsound.com/posts/10-health-benefits-of-playing-guitar