What piano playing does to your brain

[wtg]

Thanks, @chas . Great video. The comments are a bonus. I was starting to think about selling my digital piano but this has prompted me to reconsider...

[DougG]

So if I play the piano badly, does my brain still do more gooder?

[Mark]

I think so Doug. At least they didn't mentioned a performance quality metric in the video. I would think the dopamine hits are better when one plays something better and recognizes it?

[Mark]

Either that or you wire the brain incorrectly and you sink into easier acceptance of mediocrity.

[ShiroKuro]

@Mark said:

you sink into easier acceptance of mediocrity.

I think I'm already there....

[ShiroKuro]

Best comment (that I’ve read so far)

I’m not sure if learning to play the piano makes me smarter but it does make me happier.

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[ShiroKuro]

@wtg said:

I was starting to think about selling my digital piano but this has prompted me to reconsider...

Don’t do it!! Play it!

[AdagioM]

I didn’t watch the video, but I know playing the piano requires me to be fully present, which calms the monkey mind. It’s nice. I don’t play well, but I’m enjoying it.

[RealPlayer]

At this point in my life, I think it’s what’s holding my brain together. I can sense SO much of what’s going on! Analysis, problem solving, spatial reckoning, emotional content, small muscle coordination, etc. So glad it’s a daily resource

[CHAS]

@Mark So that is what happened. huh