This week’s mistake is a common one, and while native speakers might still understand you if you mix them up, it’s definitely one to avoid if you want to improve your English.
You should never say „play on“ when referring to a musical instrument. The correct phrase is „play the“.
„Play on“ is used for continuing something or playing in a specific situation, but when talking about an instrument, always use „play the“.
Example:
- Incorrect: She plays on the guitar.
- Correct: She plays the guitar.
Here’s the correct response to a typical question below:
A: What instrument does she play?
B: She plays the piano.
