The brains of jazz and classical pianists work differently

By: Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

A musician’s brain is different to that of a non-musician. Making music requires an interplay of abilities which are also reflected in more developed brain structures. Scientists have discovered that these capabilities are embedded in a much more finely tuned way than assumed: The brain activity of jazz pianists differs from those of classical pianists, even when playing the same piece of music. [Read more..]

Source: Science Daily