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

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