is it true that playing piano improves math abilities?
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Yes, I think it's true. I saw it happen with my daughter. She was lousy in math, but the better she got with piano, the more she improved in math. I think it has to do with thefact that the same area of the brain is developed for math concepts and musical concepts.
503592
Something that works very well is to ask him to take the lessons for 1 year. He must take the lessons and practice every day. After one year, he can decide whether he wants to continue with piano, or do something else. Each time he decides, it is for another year.\n\nThe key there, though, is that he must always be participating in something (another instrument, art classes, dance, sports, etc.). Each time he chooses something, it is for a 1-year committment. In this way, he can become very adept at something he likes, or explore a variety of skills while building some basic ability in each.
243399
Dell Logic Puzzles; keeping the brain "active" in the early [and all] stages has been shown in studies to deter the onset and alleviate the process; I believe that involving BOTH sides of brain, left and right, such as visual puzzles involving "logic" and calculating strategy, are excellent, good music, and "active conversation"; also, as much "joy" as possible- pets, family, friends, new and long-time ones, all have shown great help!
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I think it is a right brain, left brain thing.  Most artistic people I know are HORRIBLE at math, yet those who are good at math/science are HORRIBLE at anything creative.\n\nThere are exceptions, because I do believe there are gifted people who use BOTH.  Like architects for example, they create gorgeous buildings but they definitely need to have a math capable mind to work out the measurments, geometry of the building.
964520
G'day Sasta Banana,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nThere are benefits in learning mathematics assuming you have some aptitude. It gives you the skills hopefully to get a better job. It is very useful in finance or commerce. Similarly, it is key to studying advanced science or in technology as well as social sciences such as economics. There are a whole range of jobs where maths comes in handy from air traffic control or quantity surveying.\n\nRegards
1079723
I don't really understand your question, but I will try to answer it. \n\nYes, you can play piano without using just the pentatonic or diatonic scale. It think all classical piano pieces don't use just those scales.
174109
It is very good for the brain. It has been proven that aural stimulation helps infants and toddlers increase their IQ significantly. It appears that Mozart's music is the best, though I'm not sure I believe that to be entirely true. I find that a good variety of music is best. Don't limit yourself to a certain type or genre of music. Listen to all kinds if you can. Mix it up a bit. It's amazing what you learn through your subconscious as you listen.
173892
I took piano for 8 years, dance for 2 years, played sports my whole life.  I love to play the piano more than anything!
785666
I looked for awhile and all I found was a book. I can play it on piano but to try and explain it is hard. Start off with C,E,G on your right hand and C on your left. Play all of them then just the C. Its actually very simple. \nGood luck!
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Knowing how to do math teaches you how to think logically.  This is what the left side of your brain does.  Creativity and such is what the right side is for.  If you know how to think logically then you will know how to make more rational decisions, how to win arguments better, and will have an easier time in most work environments.  It will also help you decide how to spend your money wiser, how to manage time more effectively, and even help you at video and computer games.
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I believe so. Studies show that music by Mozart helps people to concentrate and think more smarter. Also, hard core metal music supposidly makes people less focused and not concentrate so well. By personal experience, I've noticed that by listening to certain songs and music that are positive and benificial, I am more peaceful and feel good about myself as well as view the world in a good natured way. Hope this helps. =>
971525
yes i agree, the instrumental is best. good luck with the piano.
321929
Kumon helps your child speed up in basic math skills. They'll probably breeze by quick multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division skills. It'll be good for the SATs. For your kids to improve though, they must at least tolerate math; they don't have to love it, just tolerate. There are some kids who used to cry whenever they went there, but those are just the extreme cases of little kids (and most of the time they don't do homework, so they really should have nothing to cry about...)
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the piano - it sounds good.
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I play as much time as I can find free.I also play the guitar.My favorite song that I play now is The Sonatin from Beethoven.I also practice F-dur,C-dur,G-dur,a-mol,e-mol to practice the fastnes of fingers.It ain't easy,but,what can I say?I just don't like quiting.I play some song till I think I'm don,till it is perfect.The time that I put in it depends form each of the song.My piano teacher tells me if I am wrong somewhere and I try to don't repeat mistakes.
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I would love to know how to play the piano very well, natural-like, not reading sheet music.  \n\nNo, I probably never will.  I took piano lessons for a year in college, but it was very difficult.  It didn't come naturally at all.  I would love to have someone in my life that played often, though.
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go to a piano, play a random note, guess it. Do this alot. Then have someone else do it, and include sharps and flats. Then do chords, and name the notes of the chords.