Keeping The Beat Author:Ada P. Kahn Dust off your clarinet! You can express yourself and improve your health through music. Ada Kahn's Keeping the Beat encourages older amateur musicians who play violins, cellos, flutes, and recorders to make joyful sounds with others. — Throughout Keeping the Beat, Kahn emphasizes the social aspects of music making. Many older adults face major ch... more »anges, including the loss of loved ones or retirement relocation. Musical participation sparks new friendships based on a common interest--chamber music, the music of friends.« less