Why do I hate playing my instrument?

Several things could be wrong: 1) you might be playing the wrong instrument for you, or 2) you might be playing the wrong music or 3) you might not like music at all. Maybe it’s the wrong instrument for you. If so, stop playing that instrument. It’s called “play” for a reason.

Is learning music a waste of time?

Their findings suggest, in the authors’ own words, that for a child to take music lessons purely for the presumed educational benefit is a “complete waste of time.” The psychologists explain that the fact that children that are musically trained perform well in school is due to social reasons, not cognitive ones.

Can you switch from flute to oboe?

By studying the oboe, you will take the musical and technical skills you already know from flute to the next level. Many flute concepts can be applied to the oboe while learning new skills, like the embouchure for the oboe double reed.

When should you give up an instrument?

6 reasons people give up learning an instrument

• You stop having fun with music.
• You set unrealistic goals for yourself.
• You let your fear of mistakes overwhelm you.
• Your instrument isn’t in tune.
• You can’t play the songs you want.
• You have a lack of encouragement.
• Bringing it all together.

When should you give up on your music career?

Giving Up On Music, Should You Quit Your Dream Music Career?

• You’re Bored.
• You Don’t Get To Tap Into All Your Talents.
• You Don’t Like Your Band Mates.
• You Don’t Like The “Culture” Of Your Band.
• You Don’t Believe In Your Career/Band’s Financial Stability.
• You’re Not Being Recognized.
• You Don’t Feel Like You Matter.

Are less people playing musical instruments?

The survey also found that adults are still quite active in the creation of music, with 42 percent of those surveyed between the ages of 35 to 50 currently playing a musical instrument, up from 35 percent in 1985. As for those 50 and older, 20 percent were still playing an instrument, up from 16 percent in 1985.

Why Playing an instrument is bad?

The very act of playing some instruments puts great burdens on the heart. A study of 45 brass players showed young hearts working much harder to produce the necessary air pressure. Studies have shown that noise adversely affects blood pressure and can induce anger and aggression.

Should everyone learn an instrument?

Learning a musical instrument not only sustains and feeds the brain, but it also improves so many other cognitive and physical aspects of the human body. It’s been widely studied and proven that learning a musical instrument improves memory; it not only improves your cognitive memory but also muscle memory as well.

Is oboe the same fingering as flute?

Fingerings of the oboe and saxophone are similar to the flute (but not identical). The basic fingerings (D, E, F, G, A, B) are essentially the same in the lowest octave (if the flute LH thumb key is closed). Flute, oboe, and saxophone are all octave based instruments.