本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛for "Never Too..", yes, it maybe be true from the standpoint of neuroscience, theoretically speaking, but have you thought about the kinesiology? a child ' s fine motor ability does increase as s/he grows up, but when people are in their adulthood, it is a different story. one will just feel one's fingers cannot match one's brain.....honestly.
also, it depends on the person's "talent", i mean real "potential". some adults are easier to "learn" an instrument than others, just like, something is built inside their minds/bodies already, and then on day, some environment factors just trigger this potential. but they can never play/perform as good as professionals. but still, there is someone is an exception ;-)
or at least, someone has been immersed into the musical world from very young age. like, you started to listen to classical from you were born, something like that, ....then , the person can pick it up more easier.
for "One of the best reasons to learn to play an instrument as an adult is that you can more easily understand music theory.....". one thing here should be paid attention to is that, for music theory, (the higher the level goes , the clearer you will see this)-- like level > R2 (RCM) , it is meant to be understood by adults (well, > 18?)-- for adults' cognitive ability. when you are young, of course, you still can learn and get good mark in these exams, but few kids fully understand the content, most of them just "know" how to get good mark in the exam. when you are adult, means that, your intelligence already good enough to understand these contents. (well, some very super smart kids do really understand the whole theory)
also, adults' hearing ability greatly differs form young age (means not sharp). one important part in learning musical instrument (especially strings), is the player has to have good (excellent, delicate ) hearing to identify the notes, but , even the adult player does have good hearing (from gene, or from the "listening from very young age", whatever), the kinetic ability (adults') still posts question mark. the examples in those articles are learning piano and trumpet, these instruments have "fix" keys (notes)--means that, learning/playing is much easier comparing to strings (well, not to offend anybody). but, still, these instruments do require the hearing sensitivity.
everyone's expectations/experiences are different, so, if you really learn/try different instruments, you will know what i mean at the end.
i admire your courage;-) and have fun in learning/playing!更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
also, it depends on the person's "talent", i mean real "potential". some adults are easier to "learn" an instrument than others, just like, something is built inside their minds/bodies already, and then on day, some environment factors just trigger this potential. but they can never play/perform as good as professionals. but still, there is someone is an exception ;-)
or at least, someone has been immersed into the musical world from very young age. like, you started to listen to classical from you were born, something like that, ....then , the person can pick it up more easier.
for "One of the best reasons to learn to play an instrument as an adult is that you can more easily understand music theory.....". one thing here should be paid attention to is that, for music theory, (the higher the level goes , the clearer you will see this)-- like level > R2 (RCM) , it is meant to be understood by adults (well, > 18?)-- for adults' cognitive ability. when you are young, of course, you still can learn and get good mark in these exams, but few kids fully understand the content, most of them just "know" how to get good mark in the exam. when you are adult, means that, your intelligence already good enough to understand these contents. (well, some very super smart kids do really understand the whole theory)
also, adults' hearing ability greatly differs form young age (means not sharp). one important part in learning musical instrument (especially strings), is the player has to have good (excellent, delicate ) hearing to identify the notes, but , even the adult player does have good hearing (from gene, or from the "listening from very young age", whatever), the kinetic ability (adults') still posts question mark. the examples in those articles are learning piano and trumpet, these instruments have "fix" keys (notes)--means that, learning/playing is much easier comparing to strings (well, not to offend anybody). but, still, these instruments do require the hearing sensitivity.
everyone's expectations/experiences are different, so, if you really learn/try different instruments, you will know what i mean at the end.
i admire your courage;-) and have fun in learning/playing!更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net