National Buy A Musical Instrument Day
On May 22nd, we observe National Buy a Musical Instrument Day each year. Playing music is all about having fun today. If you are a guitarist, it could be time for a new one. Perhaps you'll learn to play a second or third one. This holiday may be the inspiration you need if you've never played an instrument before.
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Step into any music store, and the individual behind the counter will be raving about the instruments. It doesn't matter if the instrument is brass, strung, percussion, or a woodwind. Their enthusiasm for any patron's interest in music will be evident.. And whatever your age, a musical instrument will bring joy to your life. String a few notes on a keyboard or take some music lessons together. Add a new instrument to your repertoire..
National Buy A Musical Instrument Day also reminds you that playing music has countless health benefits.
- Playing music enhances brain function and improves math skills.
- It's a social sport that also teaches discipline, teamwork, how to respond critique (and compliments), while still building confidence
- Regularly playing a musical instrument is a good cardio workout for the lungs and can also improve your posture
- Many musicians turn to music for relaxation
Make it a family affair, too. While the grandkids play the drums, trombone, and flute, Grandpa can play his ukelele. They will all make fantastic music together, which will be wonderful!!
How to celebrate the day of the purchase of a musical instrument
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day gives you the opportunity to try your way to a new musical instrument. No matter your age or musical experience, May 22nd is the day to go instrument shopping. What better way to celebrate than by including music to your life? While shopping, give a shout-out to your favorite music store by using #BuyAMusicalInstrumentDay to post on social media.
We were unable to find any details supporting National Buy a Musical Instrument Day on May 18th, in honor of Meredith Willson, author and composer of The Music Man, and producer of The Music Man. Although The Music Man and Willson's hometown inspiration for the book, musical, and film has a delightful kinship to this day, we are unable to determine the source of this day.
