Nowadays, more and more parents are gradually realizing the important role of music in the growth of their children. They want their children to master certain musical skills and buy an instrument for their children to learn. But they often face this problem: In the stage of children's musical enlightenment, what instrument should they choose to learn? Come and take a look.

What musical instruments are most suitable for boys to learn

1. Electronic keyboard and piano: As an electronic keyboard musician, for me, the piano is a very formal instrument that requires long-term practice, and Under the guidance of famous teachers, however, there are very few who have achieved results, only a few Lang Lang and Li Yundi. There are also many people who give up after practicing for ten years. It is difficult to rely on this profession to make a living. This is what I value most. The electronic keyboard can not only exercise people's music perception, but also work in this industry to maintain a living. Compared with the piano It’s very difficult to get off.

2. Guzheng and Guqin: Guzheng is more suitable for girls to play. It has graceful posture and temperament. Boys are suitable to play Guqin. It is elegant, free and easy, vigorous and powerful, as the so-called Guqin has a heart and a sword:) In terms of onomatopoeia, Guqin It is indeed not as good as other musical instruments, such as the flowing water of the guzheng and the singing of birds on the bamboo flute, but this just shows that the guqin emphasizes spiritual similarity rather than physical resemblance. In fact, the guqin simulates the effect of poets singing. Many of the qin music are in the form of qin songs. Appearances, such as Guan Shan Yue and Yang Guan San Die. How to choose a suitable musical instrument

1. Choosing a musical instrument depends on the age of the child

Judging from the intellectual and physical development of young children, it is better for children aged 3-4 to learn musical instruments. It's too early. Children under 3 years old have small lung capacity and have difficulty learning wind music. It is best not to choose such instruments in the early childhood stage; children can start learning piano, electronic keyboard, accordion and other keyboard instruments around the age of 5; and learning string instruments, such as violin, etc., should start at 6 years old. Years and above.

Generally speaking, it is better to learn keyboard instruments for one year and then switch to string instruments after you have basically mastered the pitch and rhythm. The age of 3-6 is a critical period for children’s musical development. However, children's hearing development is not yet mature at this time, so many children do not have a good grasp of the concept of pitch. It is better to learn keyboard instruments with fixed pitches, such as piano, accordion, organ, electronic keyboard, etc. In the process of learning this type of instrument, children can easily acquire a stable and accurate sense of pitch in their playing. After buying this kind of instrument, you should pay attention to regular maintenance (especially the piano), because the strings of the piano are easy to loosen, and the inaccurate tone is harmful to the development of the child's ear. In addition, we need to remind you that the sound of musical instruments such as toy electronic keyboards and toy pianos is easy to be inaccurate. Do not use them as practice pianos, as they will have a negative impact on children's piano learning.

2. The choice of musical instrument depends on the child's hearing condition

If you want your child to learn bowed string instruments such as erhu and violin, you need to pay attention to the fact that these instruments do not have fixed pitches. When children learn this type of instrument, they have to rely on their own hearing to tune it. If a child is hard of hearing, learning this type of instrument can be difficult. You can use various high and low tones (such as the sounds of animals or car horns, etc.) for your children to imitate and test their hearing. Generally speaking, if a child can correctly imitate the tones produced, he or she will have the hearing conditions to learn this type of instrument. On the contrary, it is not advisable to learn this type of instrument immediately.

3. The choice of musical instrument should be based on the actual physical condition of the child.

When buying an instrument for your child, you should consider whether the size, length and size of the instrument are suitable for the child to use and practice. It is difficult for children to play adult instruments, so it is more appropriate to choose children's practice instruments. At the same time, you should also consider whether the instrument is easy for children to carry and perform. If you choose a light instrument that is easy to carry, the child can perform on various occasions. This kind of display can cultivate the child's self-confidence and pride.

4. The choice of musical instruments should be based on the child’s interests and expertise.

Consider carefully whether to learn traditional musical instruments or Western musical instruments. Don't underestimate this problem. For children, the instrument they are learning for the first time is likely to affect the formation of their aesthetic taste. For example, if a child's first musical instrument is a violin, he may later become very fond of Western orchestral music. The first instrument a child learns is a Jinghu, and he may become a fan of Peking Opera in the future.

5. The choice of musical instrument should also be based on the child's physiological conditions

For example: when learning to play the flute, you need to see whether his lips are thin and whether his teeth are neat, because thin lips are on the flute. The pronunciation is easier to pronounce and clear; also check whether the muscles of his finger belly are round and thick, because such fingers are more dominant in pressing holes. Another example is when learning to play plucked instruments, such as pipa, liuqin, etc., it is best to use slender fingers, because such fingers are better at pressing notes and changing handles on the instrument.

For example, when learning musical instruments such as dulcimer and xylophone, it is best to have loose and flexible wrist movements. As the saying goes, "you are born with wrists", and the dexterity of the wrists will be advantageous in striking strings or hitting the board. Another example is when learning the erhu or the violin, it is best to have thick and round fingertips. As the saying goes, "long and strong", such fingertips have a better sound-pressing effect. Of course, it is better to have longer fingers, especially the little finger. Another example is learning the accordion, where dexterity and longer fingers have an advantage.