[RPG] Can you use the Skilled feat to gain proficiency with a musical instrument

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The Skilled feat (PHB, p. 170) says:

You gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice.

I was wondering if I could use this feat to gain proficiency with a piano (a musical instrument), the Performance skill, and another skill.

Best Answer

Yes

Musical instruments are a kind of tool. The Skilled feat lets you gain proficiency with tools. Therefore Skilled lets you gain proficiency with a type of musical instrument.

Note: When picking an instrument, make sure to talk to your DM to ensure you'll actually get to use it. There's no point in proficiency with Pipe Organs if your character never finds a pipe organ to play.