Sep 27 2013

Playing a musical instrument could help protect against mental decline through age or illness, according to a new study.

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyl...-1226728893968

I played for more than 50 years, everything from Bluegrass to Jazz, Classical, Brazilian and Afro-cuban. Now, with a left hand that can barely button a shirt sleeve, my playing days are over. But, thanks to computers I can still write music, orchestrate it and produce cds. This approach to music may not make me sharp, but it does keep me off the streets and out of trouble . . . .

Jon

Still playing my Clarinet and Oboe. Used to teach private lessons long ago until the students were too distracted by my movements. Neever charged more than $10.00 a lesson. One student gave me $50.00 for a half hour lesson, said he never learned more from any other. I enjoyed it so much.

Music improves the ability to community between the two hemispheres quicker.
the tissue between the hemispheres is thicker than the brains of non playing persons. You don't have to play to improve your brain. Tests have proven that just listening to music will improve your ability to focus.

Read Daniel Leviathon's book. "The World in six songs."

Dianna