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erronis

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2. Personally, I hope not! Years of piano lessons and still dinking at the keys.

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Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:03 AM

Jul 19

I wish I hadn't been trained by having to read sheet music (Chopin mainly). I bet those that play from the heart with creativity have better cognitive outcomes.

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Playing an Instrument Could Protect Against Cognitive Aging, Study Reveals [View all] erronis Jul 19 OP

Do I have to play well? Silent Type Jul 19 #1

Personally, I hope not! Years of piano lessons and still dinking at the keys. erronis Jul 19 #2

Same hre with stringed instruments. Silent Type Jul 19 #3

I wouldn't think that is needed. I think it is about learning. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 19 #4

Several articles report that that "Even old brains can make new neurons, study suggests" usonian Jul 19 #5

If you played in school band "back in the day," there is a nationwide organization call New Horizons TomSlick Jul 19 #6

Thanks for that ! nt eppur_se_muova Jul 22 #9

My pleasure. TomSlick Jul 22 #10

Does an air guitar count? lastlib Jul 21 #7

If "your friend" can hear the notes, it appears that the brain is well challenged enough. erronis Jul 21 #8