There are many parallels between learning a language and learning to play an instrument.

学习语言和学习演奏乐器之间有许多相似之处。

I would rather be able to play an instrument again than walk.

在能够演奏和能够走路之间我宁愿选择能演奏乐器。

Still, I hope this list has inspired some people to learn to play an instrument.

然而，我希望上面的这几点能激发一些人去学习演奏乐器。

Learning to play an instrument may confer some unexpected benefits, recent studies suggest.

最近的研究则表明，学习演奏乐器可能会带来一些意料不到的好处。

Speaking of new languages, learning to play an instrument will actually teach you a new language in and of itself: music theory.

说到新的语言，学习演奏乐器实际上也是学习一门新的语言：音乐理论。

It is wise of Linda to make up her mind to learn to play an instrument.

琳达下定决心学习演奏一种乐器是明智的。

Do you play an instrument or sing?

你会玩乐器或者唱歌吗？

I’m lucky I can play an instrument.

我很幸运能掌握一种乐器。

Perhaps you are learning to play an instrument now.

或许你现在就在学演奏一种乐器。

Susie: Thanks, Ben. I'm teaching myself a new song. Do you play an instrument?

苏西：谢谢，本。我在自学一首新歌。你会弹奏一种乐器吗？