Why playing an instrument is the ultimate full-body brain workout
In short: Listening to music engages various brain regions, but playing an instrument triggers an even more intense reaction. This video explores the neurological fireworks that occur when musicians perform and examines the long-term mental benefits of this complex activity.
Educator Anita Collins examines the neurological impact of musical performance. While listening to music activates multiple areas of the brain, playing an instrument functions as a comprehensive mental workout, engaging much more widespread activity across the brain's structures.
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