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[M805]Musical Instruments For Children

by Kuersten Steizer, Kue

Of course the assumption should not be made that just because they are blind they should play a musical instrument. However if a child or an adult who is visually impaired decides that playing a musical instrument is something they would find beneficial, then by all means, there should be every consideration made just as you would for a sighted individual.

There are instruments which are better suited for the visually impaired than others. Most string instruments are a good musical instrument for the visually impaired because the strings can be easily felt in order, especially for the violin, viola, and cello.

The piano and woodwind musical instruments can also make very good choices for the visually impaired when learning to play a musical instrument. They are considered the easiest of the musical instruments to memorize tactilely and are fairly versatile in the musical arrangements they can be applied to playing. However, there is of course no restriction to the possibilities.

It is usually not necessary to find the visually impaired musical student a specially trained music teacher. A teacher that is creative and patient (which we would hope all music teachers are) should be able to help the visually impaired student feel the musical instrument of their choice in order to learn to play it competently. Musical instruments often are able to be handled by the visually impaired simply because their design and structure is quite unique from a tactile standpoint.

Children and adults from all walks of life should learn to play at least one musical instrument. Learning to play a musical instrument teaches so many skills at once that it can be difficult to find a downfall to learning to play a musical instrument regardless of who you are, where you come from, or what type of disability you may bring to the table. It should never be assumed that simply because an individual doesn't see the world that they can't fully participate in it. Learning to play a musical instrument is just one way of reaching out through the world and bringing the world as we know it to life.

Buying a musical instrument is as easy as knowing who you are, your ability to operate the instrument that you will ultimately choose, and the style of music you wish to play. When selecting a musical instrument to buy it is important to first figure out what style of music it is that you are attracted to.

To do that, you must first listen to different styles of music and choose the instrument that stands out among all the other sounds and is pleasing to your ear. For example, you might listen to a hard rock song and the guitar may stand out the most, or the drums, or perhaps the electronic keyboard. Whatever the sound that attracts you the most is where you should begin your search.

The next step would be to actually visit a music store, rent, or borrow the instrument to see that it is physically within your ability to operate. Comfort of the instrument is key to obtaining the most benefits from the experience of learning to play an instrument. Find out if the instrument is one that you are most comfortable standing with or sitting with while playing. A visit to a musical instrument store is the best way to find out if the instrument that you are interested in is the best for your body characteristics.

The length of your fingers, size of your lips, arm length, whether or not you have any physical disabilities all play an important part in buying the instrument that will offer you the most enjoyment in playing. Play around with it a little, sit in different positions with the instrument or carry it around for awhile. All of these things will allow you to make the best possible decision when buying a musical instrument.

Knowing who you are is also an important factor that should not be overlooked. Your personality plays an important part in the choosing of the perfect instrument for you to begin playing. If you are a quiet reserved individual, perhaps the flute or harp would be a good choice as these instruments are soft in sound and soothing when played. Wild or extreme enthusiast should maybe try the electric guitar or keyboard as the sounds that these instruments provide can be loud and piercing adding to the traditional sound of rock music. Adapting the instruments traditionally used abilities and style to the personality of the individual will almost insure a good fit. Once you have tested the instrument for who you are and the sound is what you desire, then you are on the right road to picking the best musical instrument for you.

So, listen to different styles of music, be mindful of your physical characteristics, know who you are, and what you like. Test and play around with different musical instruments and then begin the enjoyable experience and benefits of learning to play the instrument that you have chosen to buy.

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