ear muffs

It might seem a strange thing that musicians wear earplugs, but it is indeed common. For one thing, many musicians are exposed to high levels of sound for extended periods of time. This can result in hearing impairment or tinnitus, both of which are disasters for a musician. One study, conducted at Sweden’s Concert Hall and Lyric Theatre in Gothenberg showed that 42% of the orchestra had an unexpected degree of hearing loss. Musicians earplugs are especially designed to reduce the decibel of sound without impairing its quality. Unlike cheap earplugs, they do not alter the sound at all, but simply reduce … Continue Reading