National Buy A Musical Instrument Day
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day is held each year on May 22nd. Playing music is all about having fun today. If you are a guitarist, it may be time for a new one. Perhaps you'll learn to play a second or third one. This celebration may be the spark 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 will not matter if the instrument is brass, strung, percussion, or a woodwind. Their enthusiasm for any patron's interest in music will be evident. And a musical instrument will bring joy to your life, no matter how old you are. String together a few notes on a keyboard or take some music lessons, or take some music lessons. 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 criticism (and compliments), while still building confidence
- Regularly playing a musical instrument is a great cardio workout for the lungs and can also improve your posture
- Many musicians are turning to music for relaxation
Make it a family affair, too. Grandpa can play his ukelele while the grandkids play the drums, trombone, and flute. They will all make fantastic music together, which will be wonderful!
How to celebrate buy a musical instrument day
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day allows you to explore your way to a new musical instrument. May 22nd is the day to go instrument shopping, regardless of your age or musical experience. What better way to celebrate than by adding music to your life? If you're 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 promoting 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 plot of 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.
