How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins

Why it was recommended

There is an observable difference in brain activity between playing an instrument and actively listening

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What it covers

A short TED-Ed animated lesson by Anita Collins on what happens in the brain when people play a musical instrument. It argues that playing engages many brain areas at once. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED-Ed

Length

4 min 45 sec

Year

2014

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