Is playing music good for the brain?
andsoitis
24 points
15 comments
March 21, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (5 comments)
HardwareLust
Can't speak for others, but it certainly is for me.
Squarex
It is behind paywall, but the question itself seems like trivial.
xoxxala
Playing music while sleeping helps my tinnitus, which helps me sleep, which helps my brain garbage collect. So, in my case at least, the answer is yes.
hermanzegerman
Yes it is about playing an instrument Bp;dr: Playing an instrument or singing, gives you more gray matter, memory and executive function, and a slower cognitive decline. Playing multiple instruments doesn't have a benefit
erelong
https://archive.ph/9YZGg Edit: appears to cut off article