No one seems to know who started Buy a Musical Instrument Day, but I bet it was a music store.
Of course, I love instruments, and, if I had the money, I’d be celebrating this day year round. Currently, in my house there is
a basic keyboard,- a mediocre clarinet,
- a banged up trumpet (my husband’s, but I’m working on learning it),
- a beautiful acoustic guitar (once again, I’m learning)
- a beginner’s accordion (long story, but neither one of us really plays it).
Lest you think I’m totally crazy, most of those were gifts, almost all were used, and all are old, except for the almost 4 year old keyboard, which seems rather new in comparison.
So, even if you can’t buy a musical instrument today, take a little while and play one. It’s worth it.
Correction: We also have a harmonica!
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