my 7 yr. old daughter wants to take drum lessons. will this make her smarter like piano or violin? any studies

Answer 1

only because the drums are not as sophisticated as piano or violin doesn't mean she will not get smarter.... to play the drums you need plenty of coordination, if she wants to learn the drums, let her do it.. The drums are fun!!! And she will be learning something new.

My little sister (she is 13) plays the drums and its fun when she plays, she relly enjoys it because she likes it!

Answer 2

There certainly is a correlation between music and intelligence, which has been shown in many studies. I just found one organization dedicated to this very topic. http://www.amc-music.com/musicmaking/brain/gordon.htm and I am sure there are many more.

I do know that learning to read notes helps with mathematical concepts and performance on math standardized tests. While drumming is a bit different than playing piano or violin, I believe drumming has just as many benefits. It will help to teach rhythm and beats and patterns.

I also am in a graduate program for reading specialists and learning disabilities, and teaching rhythm and beats often helps children who struggle with reading to develop fluency.

Finally, even if drumming won't make your daughter "smarter", playing any instrument will develop her confidence, and by allowing her to play the instrument of her choice, she will likely be a more dedicated student than if she were forced to play an instrument with a "smarter" reputation.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Keyboards are nice if you don't have the funds for a piano or if your kid isn't very serious about it, but pianos generally have more keys and a much better tone. I used to use a keyboard and since I've been using a piano I've been happier and playing better (and more frequently, actually). Keyboards are nice for beginners, though, because they give help on playing songs, you can plug headphones into them (a blessing, believe me) and they can always be packed away out of sight when guests are over. Pianos look and sound much better, though. I would get the keyboard (but not a very expensive one) and if your child stays with the lessons and they really enjoy it (in, say, 6 years), maybe then a piano would be a good idea. Age seven, though, I'd get a keyboard.

Answer 4

I don't believe that playing an instrument makes you smarter, however, it does help you develop other motor skills, which you are constantly doing even as an adult. If she is showing an interest in drums, definitely encourage it. My mom encourage music for me as a child, so I grew up learning to play 8 instruments.

Studies do show that music can stimulate much in the brain. You should look it up on WebMD or HealthCentral.com

Good luck with the lessons!

Answer 5

Not sure about studies, but playing drums requires that you know how to read music (just like with piano or violin). You also need to have a great sense of rhythm, be able to use both hands and your foot simultaneously (it's not easy, trust me) and teaches you team work -- playing in a band!

Let your daughter drum her heart out!

Answer 6

I'm talkin' to your little girl:
DUDETTE. You wanna take drum lessons? MOST EXCELLENT.
So Mom wants to make you smart. Maybe because I once studied the art of drumming meself, I don't know about no studies on the smartness of drummers. What I DO know is that you'd better get yourself prepared to hear a lot of DUMB DRUMMER JOKES. It's a stereotype, but drummers are considered to be the "slowest" members of any band.

Sample:
Q:What do you say to a drummer in a 3-piece suit?
A: "Will the defendant please rise..."

Q: What's the difference between a drummer and government bonds?
A: Government bonds eventually mature and earn money.

Q: What does a drummer say when he gets to his paying gig?
A: "Do you want fries with that?"

Q: Did you hear about the bass player who locked his keys in the car?
A: he had to break the window to get the drummer out!

/RIMSHOT!!!!!!/

Answer 7

Studying music helps kids with concentration and math skills, so yes, it does make them smarter. Because sheet music for drums is rarely used and only rythm based, I would argue that it has the same benefits as a pitch AND rythm based instrument. I'd go with piano or something else she's interested in (saxaphone?).

Answer 8

Music lessons can't make her smarter. Music is proven to help with school. It doesn't matter what instrument,so let her play the drums.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It has been shown that kids that take any music lessons and join band in school are more successful than kids who don't. They learn to work in groups better, which is a great life lesson.