Using some super fancy scanning devices, researchers have observed how playing a musical instrument excites many parts of the brain. Playing music helps you solve problems, improves your brain’s executive functions, and improves your memory.

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There’s a chord in memorable Christmas songs that sounds like melting snow.

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Did you know archaeologists have found an 8000 year old drum or percussion instrument? You might be pretty sure how a drum works but this exploration of the history and theory of them will help you understand better.

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