The study also found that the rate of instrument playing among adults has been declining slightly over time. In 2012, 43% of adults played an instrument, compared to 41% in 2018.
The most popular instrument played by adults in the United States is the guitar, followed by the piano, drums, and violin.
The rate of instrument playing among children and teenagers is also relatively high. According to a 2017 survey by the American Music Council, 48% of children between the ages of 6 and 18 play an instrument. This means that approximately 25 million children and teenagers in the United States play an instrument.
The most popular instrument played by children and teenagers is the guitar, followed by the piano, violin, and cello.