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Music builds bridges in the brain

Fri, 04/18/2008 - 14:45 — NLN

Taking music lessons can strengthen connections between the two hemispheres of the brain in children, but only if they practice diligently, according to a study reported here 14 April at the annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society. The findings add to a long-running debate about the effects of musical training on the brain.

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Sat, 04/19/2008 - 01:12 — quantum_flux

Bridges in the Brain

This is no surprise to me. Another related subject is that you can build the bridged connections between your brain lobes by throwing darts, bowling, dancing, running heavy equipment, and shooting guns with the left side of your body assuming you are right handed, or vice versa. Try kicking a soccer ball with your left foot or shaving with your left hand, etc. Now, piano music and guitar music certainly requires coordination between the hands on both sides of your body.

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