2006-06-20 09:53:40 · 15 answers · asked by Yuexi X 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
YES!!! My son, who is now 12 years old, started the cello at the age of nine. Eight is not too young. If that is what he wants to do, then by all means find a way for him to do it!.
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2006-06-26 07:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Viking Trombonist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! I started the piano at eight. It is a good age to start. You can't wait too long, otherwise the learning capacity shrinks. Young children are supposed to pick up things faster. I believe that it is a good age to start because the eight year old child is often more mature and understanding than a three year old. I can't believe how many parents start their children so young. The cello! It is an odd instrument that sounds great! How many times can the average person say, "Hey, I know someone that plays the cello!" It would be a unique experience for him. Go for it!
2006-06-21 03:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont see why not. i started playing the cello at eight. if size is the issue they have 1/2 size and 1/4 size so you can probably find something that fits.
2006-06-21 16:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by operatic♫mimosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately. If cello is something that he is interested in I would encourage him to learn. Musically minded kids score higher on standardized tests.
2006-06-20 16:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by jshepard17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It's good for the future! People that learn to play instruments have better grades and graduate collage sooner. Scientist have figured that out. Also, he needs to pick what he wants to play. It's his choise.
2006-06-20 16:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! Allowing your child to learn how to play an instrument at a young age is the greatest gift you can give him!
2006-06-20 17:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by flying.daggers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? I'm sure YoYo Ma began as a young boy
2006-06-20 16:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Olive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that way he'll be too busy with his lessons and maybe have concerts when hes older, too busy for alcohol, drugs and getting in with the wrong crowds. thats what i think.
2006-06-20 16:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he likes it then sure, cuz its great to get into music so young
2006-06-20 16:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by hott dria chikk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the boy what he wants to do, and if he wants to then ya let him to it.
2006-06-20 16:56:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jen S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋