The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity

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10. I'm not surprised. There is evidence that music can improve a fetus' intelligence and...

other attributes.

Music is special to me. I have no way of knowing if music affects other people the same way, but for me, it fills my soul. When the tune and the lyrics come together for me, it can be life changing for those few minutes. I would think that some music affects most people that way. It is such an integral part of being human that life would almost not be worth living without it.

There's a special connection between humans (and I think some other animals) and music. I don't think you have to be a musician for the connection to be there. You simply have to appreciate it, feel it. Although learning to play an instrument, or singing, can help a person appreciate aspects of music.

Life without music? I can't imagine it. I'm not surprised that now there's evidence that music helps the brain. Didn't we all know this, anyway?

(I think the same thing about dance. Life wouldn't be worth living without a little dancin'.) It's mind boggling that some religions have banned dancing, since dancing and music are integral parts of being human.