is playing musical instrument is good for your mental health?

4 years ago

Originally Posted by gustavowoltman

As we see playing musical instruments as a form of mindful escapism, a way to create space between an individual and their busy mind.Music is beneficial to your overall well-being and mental health in other ways, too, including helping you develop a greater sense of personal achievement.
what's your opinion ?

Any learning of a new skill or having an absorbing hobby is generally good for your sense of personal achievement and mental health. If it becomes an obsession though your ability to socialize and interact could suffer.

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sallysparr0w

4 years ago

First, any creative activity is not always an escape. This is a great way to reflect on your inner state and the ability to direct these feelings into creativity. It is always self-caring therapy.

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Claude Whitacre

4 years ago

Originally Posted by gustavowoltman

As we see playing musical instruments as a form of mindful escapism, a way to create space between an individual and their busy mind.Music is beneficial to your overall well-being and mental health in other ways, too, including helping you develop a greater sense of personal achievement.
what's your opinion ?

The brain is compartmentalized. And musical talent is separate from just about every other function.

That's why there are deeply autistic musical savants. That's why people who have lost their memories can still play instruments. Alzheimer patients can often still play their instruments and read music. it's just using a different part of the brain.

As far as helping you sense of well being? I don't know. But I'm assuming it would give you pleasure, or you wouldn't keep at it.

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tagiscom

4 years ago

Originally Posted by gustavowoltman

As we see playing musical instruments as a form of mindful escapism, a way to create space between an individual and their busy mind.Music is beneficial to your overall well-being and mental health in other ways, too, including helping you develop a greater sense of personal achievement.
what's your opinion ?

Living with others may become difficult.

I tend to immerse myself in Zelda, since it has a large landscape, and with a 5km limit, (now 25km, but still) need something like this.

I have also taken on a giant online project, that is satisfying, although traffic is full of trapdoors, as are other things.

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gustavowoltman

4 years ago

Hi,
If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the ageing process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.

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Odahh

4 years ago

Originally Posted by gustavowoltman

Hi,
If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the ageing process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.

will a hang/hand drum put you in a more relaxed state while playing and sooth your mental state .. than say playing an electric guitar or a big set of drums ..

so maybe a piano played by someone who knows how to play it or a violin

like there might be some benifit to drinking a couple glasses of wine slowly and relaxing afterward.. where ..a few shot of vodka ..or whiskey ..not so much ..

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BerthaCuuler

4 years ago

Ywah, I think everything, that is creative, is good for your mental health. It does not matter if it is playing an instrument, writing, reading or painting.

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Kay King

4 years ago

mindful escapism, a way to create space between an individual and their busy mind

I've always played music to CONNECT with my mind and my emotions - and to create space between myself and other people...to take me away from other people. Music has always been my therapy.

My two sons (now grown) tell me as children they knew whether I was 'approachable' or not by the selection of music I was playing. I didn't realize it at the time but looking back I realize that's true.

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gustavowoltman

4 years ago

There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does.
If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.

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hardraysnight

3 years ago

why does everything have to be an intellectual exercise - if you want to play, play

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Oscar K 3 years ago

Originally Posted by hardraysnight

why does everything have to be an intellectual exercise - if you want to play, play

Tune guitar to open D and move finger or slide left to right and bash strings with pick until it sounds like music.
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Naheed

3 years ago

Hi there,
Playing music does have a beneficial effect on one's mental health. But it can't prove fruitful every time if one is not happy from within. Sharing is caring. You should be an extrovert and spend time with fellow friends, it will give you relief. There are a lot of activities that give mental recreation: reading an interesting book, watching a favorite or funny movie, visiting a spa, dancing, light exercise, planting, etc.
We should opt for these activities for maintaining mental health.
Hope it will be helpful.
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gustavowoltman

3 years ago

we have another aspect of music listing as well . listening to sad music at a high amount, has a negative effect on your thinking . The obvious notion that "happy music makes you happy and sad music makes you sad" can contribute to the fast decrease and increase of emotional stability.

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Yvon Boulianne

3 years ago

Music is beyound explications, it can reconnect the neuro pathway, heal trauma, lower pain sensitivity, increase Spatial, Emotional and many other intelligence, Music is one if not the best activity for your health.

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Nyx004

3 years ago

Yup. Yup Yup. As a psychologist I totally approve using music as a therapy escape. It deeply affects your neurons and therefore whole neural system and therefore your emotions.
If nothing, playing musical instrument is an Action! Keeps you un- stagnant

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Nazrul3201

3 years ago

Yes Always

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Radcliff

3 years ago

Music is soothing and always helps in relaxing you. It is the best therapy for your tensions.

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3 years ago

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3 years ago

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Devilfish168

3 years ago

Come music,

while working, I does turn on radio. I like all music , be it EDM, classical , hip hop literally all I like.

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John Morrod

3 years ago

Having played the Surdo Drum for the last 8 years it gives the mind a break from your normal day to day worries.

While we cannot meet as groups for now, the Ukulele is a nice easy instrument to learn at home.

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Claude Whitacre

3 years ago

is playing musical instrument is good for your mental health?

Probably. But unless you're good at playing it, it may affect the mental health of those around you.

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

is playing musical instrument is good for your mental health?

Probably. But unless you're good at playing it, it may affect the mental health of those around you.

You only took up trying to play the Kazoo because you liked the idea of food being thrown at you.

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tagiscom 3 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

You only took up trying to play the Kazoo because you liked the idea of food being thrown at you.

His cats enjoyed the fish, (including the rotten ones).
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socialentry 3 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

You only took up trying to play the Kazoo because you liked the idea of food being thrown at you.

I thought Claude was a triangle player.
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- lanfear63 3 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by socialentry
  
  I thought Claude was a triangle player.
  
  He tried that, but every time he played it he had to stop because he thought it was dinner time.
  
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socialentry

3 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

is playing musical instrument is good for your mental health?

Probably. But unless you're good at playing it, it may affect the mental health of those around you.

Depends on the instrument. It's pretty hard to screw up piano even for beginners.

I mean it won't be good, but "Mary have a little lamb" will sound like "Mary have a little lamb"

but yeah n00b violonists really sound like they're clawing away at a blackboard.

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lanfear63

3 years ago

Originally Posted by socialentry

Depends on the instrument. It's pretty hard to screw up piano even for beginners.

I mean it won't be good, but "Mary have a little lamb" will sound like "Mary have a little lamb"

but yeah n00b violonists really sound like they're clawing away at a blackboard.

You mean it will sound like "Mary "Had" A Little Lamb"

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socialentry

3 years ago

Yeah the teacher who gave me lessons as a kid and teen is like 90 years old, still gives lesson, and she isn't taking medication or have any disease. Still sharp as a tack too.,

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DWolfe

3 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

He tried that, but every time he played it he had to stop because he thought it was dinner time.

Originally Posted by lanfear63

"Mary "Had" A Little Lamb"?

Then he asked. Are the lamb chops ready ?

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potato grill

3 years ago

HII now a days most of the young generation faced lots of problems in career and relationships due to which they feel depressed, stressed.

Expressive therepy for depression

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Mrwasi

3 years ago

yes these are the best sometimes for yoru mental health

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Angela V. Edwards

3 years ago

Music itself has been used in therapy for decades. I suspect playing your own music, because you are creating the music yourself, would be extremely helpful to your mental health. I majored in music in college.

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hinary

3 years ago

I feel like the answer to your question is subjective to certain types of people, but honestly, playing guitar and just music in general helps a lot with my depression, it usually doesn't have a long term effect, but it helps clear my mind for the time being, if you find yourself unable to play from how depressed you feel at certain times, just try listening to something or play something easier/slower(not that those two are always the same thing)but needless to say, I'd reccomend it 100%

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Marceline Gray

3 years ago

YES! I definitely agree! I play guitar when I'm sad or bored

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Bella zanny

3 years ago

Basically, you should just find what you enjoy ding to get that peace of mind. Most people see instrumentals as just noise. They improve their mental health by reading books, writing or anything else.

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