Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
Originally Posted by etcjoe
I think the most interesting thing is people with full blown Alzheimer's being able to play their instruments. . . Just amazing stuff.
Yes, it is amazing. I think I saw the Tony Benett video. Clearly, music cannot prevent brain decline but the UK and other research seems to suggest that it can delay the decline. I understand that the cerebellum plays a big role in muscle memory which might explain Tony's skills despite his other limitations.

Donald Hebb (Hebb's Rule) back in the 1940s studied this.
Yes I believe some studies have concluded the part of the brain for music, muscle memory etc. is among the last to be affected by these type diseases. Hence the abilities of musicians to continue to play and even perform at a pretty high level.

My wife asked if I had seen the dog bowl. I told her I didn't even know he could.