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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Andrew Young

Over a third of musical Brits say playing an instrument helps to boost their mood

Over a third (35%) of musically-inclined Brits say playing a tune helps to boost their mood – with a quarter claiming their musical instruments are their most prized possessions.

Three in ten Brits who play the piano, guitar, or drums, say they instantly feel more positive when they pick up their instrument, according to a poll of 1,000 adults.

Nearly one in three (31%) feel more relaxed, and 29% are inspired to be more creative – while a quarter say they get a sense of escapism while playing.

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