Playing an instrument isn’t just about melody - it’s about timing, coordination, and rapid information processing. Studies show that musical training engages a wide set of cognitive processes at once: reading notes, planning movements, keeping rhythm, and staying on tempo.

Researchers have found links between this kind of training and skills involved in language and reading. And while early childhood may offer a particularly strong window for these connections, adults can also show meaningful changes when they learn an instrument or even participate in structured music‑listening programs.

If rhythm is the part that interests you most, you can explore games for coordination and timing on Lumosity.

Sources: Read more about these findings here.

Feel The Beat turns your keyboard into a drum set. You must hit keys in rhythm to exercise your Timing skills. It’s a fun way to practice synchronizing actions and keeping time.

The Science: Timing – Timing involves synchronizing activities and accurately keeping time.

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