| Little boys like a lot of noise. So it is no surprise then | | | | Releasing energy like this actually makes it easier for a |
| when they are drawn to music. (Not that music is | | | | young boy to focus on the nuances of playing. |
| "noise," per se, but we all know that's the way it is | | | | Boys and Other Instruments |
| when a person is just learning to play.) Parents who | | | | Drums and guitars are popular chooses partly because |
| want to encourage their sons' natural affection for | | | | they are associated with garage bands. Given that, |
| music should consider exploring instrument options. | | | | there are other appealing instruments that would also |
| Boys and Guitars | | | | fit the image, including saxophones, keyboards and |
| There is something just idealistic about a guitar. | | | | trumpets. |
| Cowboys under the stars at campfires or rock stars | | | | Boys Mesh with Music |
| on stage are both associated with the guitar. Maybe | | | | Most studies on music exposure at a young age show |
| that is partly why so many boys find it so appealing. | | | | that there is a benefit to learning a musical instrument, |
| Guitars can also be used to play a wide range of | | | | regardless of the child's gender. It's just that boys |
| music genres. | | | | seem to gravitate in that direction at a much higher |
| The art and discipline of learning to play a guitar can | | | | rate than their female counterparts. |
| teach a young boy quite a bit about rhythm and timing, | | | | Boys may, for example, enjoy music because it |
| not to mention the added benefit of portability for | | | | provides a non-verbal outlet for their emotions, |
| playing just about anywhere. Guitar students, however, | | | | thoughts and feelings. Girls, on the other hand, tend to |
| need to be patient if they hope to do well. | | | | be much more eloquent in expressing themselves. |
| Boys and Drums | | | | Consequently, boys can use music as something of a |
| Pounding on a drum can be not only fun but also serve | | | | buffer between their emotions and themselves. |
| as a great release for pent up emotions. Given the | | | | Additionally, many young males seem to appreciate |
| potential for noise annoyance and the need for fairly | | | | the technical aspects of learning an instrument. They |
| significant floor space, they may not be the ideal | | | | can focus better, then, on a task that is fairly defined, |
| choice for your home. However, to solve both issues, | | | | while girls generally excel at more abstract tasks. |
| you could dedicate a shed or garage to the cause if | | | | In the end, it really doesn't matter if your son wants to |
| you have one or the other that is rarely used. | | | | pound away on his drum set or practice his accordion |
| Additionally, drums are a great instrument for | | | | riffs, music provides a terrific learning and growing |
| hyper-active students. You are no doubt aware it | | | | opportunity for him while also burning off excess |
| takes a lot of energy and focus to play them well. | | | | energy. |