Does learning a musical instrument make you smarter?

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Which musical instrument? Are drummers as smart as cellists?

Answer 1

Kids who play an instrument do better in school.
So do kids who are involved in sports.
So do kids who play chess.

I strongly suspect that *any* regular extracurricular activity is correlated with increased success in school. It's not the music, it's the fact that you have the passion and self-discipline to get up and do something with your life.

Answer 2

I think it might be theory..........However, the fact that one can play an instrument is a sign of intelligence. In the study of the mind; scientist have found that music stimulates the brain and encourages thought.

I think the cellists are smarter......but the drummers are BETTER in BED.

Answer 3

I agree with the tie between early childhood music education and cognitive ability. Drums? Why not? See attached. Columbia Teacher's College is doing a lot of work on this.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say it makes you smarter but there have been studies that show children who play an instrument and read music, do better in math

Answer 5

maybe not but studys have been done that show that smarter people tend to be more musically inclined



for the second one from my expierience
no friggin way

Answer 6

I don't know if it can make you smarter than you already are naturally, but it does cause you to use parts of your brain that may otherwise go under-used.

Answer 7

Of course!!!! Anything you learn has just made you smarter.

Answer 8

I wouldn't necessarily say smarter, more rounded maybe.

Answer 9

yeah, now where did I put my guitar? I am such an idiot for losing it.....