Better Brain Fitness (a Brainjo Production) 26: What Kind Of Music Stimulates The Brain The Most?
Jul 28, 2023
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Music as a Learned Skill
- Listening to music is a learned skill, just like language acquisition.
- We develop "native music" understanding through repeated exposure, building neural structures for processing patterns.
Novelty and Stimulation
- Musical novelty offers greater cognitive stimulation because the brain works harder to decode unfamiliar patterns.
- Familiarity with music can still offer cognitive benefits if the listener focuses on new elements.
Enhancing Musical Perception
- Actively listen for individual instruments and their timbres to train your perceptual skills.
- Learning an instrument introduces new perceptual skills, focusing on key, intervals, and chord changes.