Why Flute Playing is a Healthy Habit

The flute is an age-old musical tradition, widespread from America to Asia and everywhere in between. More than that, it is a healthy habit that can also contribute to a person’s overall lifestyle. Here’s how.

Have you ever looked at your favorite flutist and thought, how are they playing without taking a breath? Well, it took them years of practice, which has now turned into a healthy habit. Music is a form of self-expression for those who find it difficult to express their emotions verbally. Although most people learn the flute to pursue their musical talent, its physical and emotional benefits can help them improve their overall health. Here are a few of them:

Improves body coordination

While playing the flute, you need to maintain balanced coordination between your hands, to play the keys, eyes, to read the music sheets, and mouth, to play the mouthpiece. This helps improve body coordination and also to enhance motor skills.

Develops self-confidence

This one is a given with any skill, but playing the flute can help you build self-confidence. You feel a sense of achievement having mastered the instrument. As you play it in front of a large audience, you’ll receive a huge confidence boost. And it instills a sense of discipline in you as it becomes a part of your daily routine, from taking lessons to excelling in the field.

Relieves stress and increases concentration

They say music is therapy, and rightfully so. If you love playing the flute, it can act as a healthy distraction from your daily stress and offer a few moments of respite.
Moreover, as a flute player, you need to be fully focused while playing the instrument. All parts of your brain should stay involved as you try to get a tune right. This will help improve concentration, particularly for those suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Improves breathing

When playing an instrument like the flute, you must take deep breaths from the diaphragm. You may call it a respiratory workout. It improves your respiratory system and strengthens your lungs. As a result, you will not experience sudden shortness of breath while exercising or climbing a flight of stairs.

Enhances posture

Learning an instrument necessitates discipline, not only in terms of practice but also in terms of posture. Your music teacher will always tell you to keep a proper posture while playing. This will train you to sit up straight even when you are not playing. It can also help with back and neck pain, as well as improve your body language.

You can also learn time management skills as a flutist. To train daily, you’ll have to set a schedule and take time out of your day. This allows you to push your limitations and follow a routine, helping you learn time management. It’s not just for the musical geniuses; regular people like you and us can also learn flute or any other instrument for that matter and reap its benefits.

If you want to take this journey, check out Habbit’s flute-playing class with Rajat Prasanna, an Indian Classical Flutist and a proponent of the Benares Gharana. Find your range, technique and if not flute then explore your full potential with Habbit’s mentors!