The Effects of Bimanual Coordination in Music Interventions on Executive Functions in Aging Adults

Bugos, Jennifer A.

doi:10.3389/fnint.2019.00068

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“…This was later discredited by a range of studies (Cabanac et al, 2013;Hallam, 2001;Schellenberg and Hallam, 2005), which suggested that music could change arousal levels which in turn affected performance on cognitive tests. Since then much research has been undertaken exploring whether active engagement with music can enhance cognitive ability, for reviews see for example Benz et al, 2016;Bugos, 2019;Hallam, 2015;Holmes, in press;Jaschke et al, 2013;Miendlarzewska and Trost, 2014;Moreno, 2009;Rauscher, 2009;. This research will be explored in detail later in this book.…”

Section: Transfer Of Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Both groups demonstrated an increase in scores, although those learning to play the piano had significantly enhanced processing speed, verbal fluency, and cognitive control. In a later study, Bugos (2019) focused on motor skills. Participants were randomly allocated to piano, percussion, or music listening groups and undertook 16 weeks of training with three hours of practice per week.…”

Section: Older Aged Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Power of Music: an exploration of the evidence [PREPRINT]

Hallam¹,

Himonides²

2021

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This OSF project contains the source and supplementary materials for the book "The Power of Music: an exploration of the evidence" (under review). This book was written to provide an update to The power of music: A research synthesis of the impact of actively making music on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people. As the evidence was collated, it became clear that much more research had been undertaken since the original book was produced and that that research was focused on a much wider age range with particular expansion in work with older age groups. It was therefore decided to expand the book to include research across the lifespan covering a wider range of issues, particularly those relating to health and wellbeing as these have become more important in the research agenda in recent years. The title referring to an exploration of the research was selected to make it possible to take account of all kinds of research from large scale population studies to single case studies, correlation studies, experiments and evaluations of interventions with a focus on both listening to and actively making and creating music. Some interventions that have several different outcomes are mentioned in more than one chapter. As there has been much controversy recently as to whether music can have any impact, particularly on cognition, it was felt important to include examples of individual research projects for the reader to be able to draw their own conclusions about the impact of music rather than relying on a summary, although an overview is provided at the end of each chapter. This means that the book is not always an easy read. Some of the research is extremely complex and takes time to understand. It is hoped that despite this it will enable the reader to make an informed decision about the power of music in a range of areas across the lifespan.

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Section: Transfer Of Learningmentioning

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Section: Older Aged Adultsmentioning

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The Power of Music: an exploration of the evidence [PREPRINT]

Hallam¹,

Himonides²

2021

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“…Musical practice sharpens auditory attention and hearing in noise in children, young and elderly adults [61,76,77], both recurrent problems in normal aging. Perceptual-motor skills, that decline with advanced age, may also profit [14] and interact with higher order cognitive functions [78]. The triple auditory, visually and sensory feedback on the precision of motor performance yielded during musical practice may explain this observation.…”

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Train the brain with music (TBM): brain plasticity and cognitive benefits induced by musical training in elderly people in Germany and Switzerland, a study protocol for an RCT comparing musical instrumental practice to sensitization to music

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Background Recent data suggest that musical practice prevents age-related cognitive decline. But experimental evidence remains sparse and no concise information on the neurophysiological bases exists, although cognitive decline represents a major impediment to healthy aging. A challenge in the field of aging is developing training regimens that stimulate neuroplasticity and delay or reverse symptoms of cognitive and cerebral decline. To be successful, these regimens should be easily integrated in daily life and intrinsically motivating. This study combines for the first-time protocolled music practice in elderly with cutting-edge neuroimaging and behavioral approaches, comparing two types of musical education. Methods We conduct a two-site Hannover-Geneva randomized intervention study in altogether 155 retired healthy elderly (64–78) years, (63 in Geneva, 92 in Hannover), offering either piano instruction (experimental group) or musical listening awareness (control group). Over 12 months all participants receive weekly training for 1 hour, and exercise at home for ~ 30 min daily. Both groups study different music styles. Participants are tested at 4 time points (0, 6, and 12 months & post-training (18 months)) on cognitive and perceptual-motor aptitudes as well as via wide-ranging functional and structural neuroimaging and blood sampling. Discussion We aim to demonstrate positive transfer effects for faculties traditionally described to decline with age, particularly in the piano group: executive functions, working memory, processing speed, abstract thinking and fine motor skills. Benefits in both groups may show for verbal memory, hearing in noise and subjective well-being. In association with these behavioral benefits we anticipate functional and structural brain plasticity in temporal (medial and lateral), prefrontal and parietal areas and the basal ganglia. We intend exhibiting for the first time that musical activities can provoke important societal impacts by diminishing cognitive and perceptual-motor decline supported by functional and structural brain plasticity. Trial registration The Ethikkomission of the Leibniz Universität Hannover approved the protocol on 14.08.17 (no. 3604–2017), the neuroimaging part and blood sampling was approved by the Hannover Medical School on 07.03.18. The full protocol was approved by the Commission cantonale d’éthique de la recherche de Genève (no. 2016–02224) on 27.02.18 and registered at clinicaltrials.gov on 17.09.18 (NCT03674931, no. 81185).

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“…Intact cognition and motor function can extend the lifespan and decrease the financial burden of impairment (Schneider et al, 2018). Previous studies have indeed shown that music training may provide greater cognitive and motor advantages during the aging process via activation of various brain areas and integration of multiple cognitive and motor processes (Bugos, 2019;Bugos et al, 2007;Hanna-Pladdy & Mackay, 2011;Strong & Mast, 2019;Strong & Midden, 2020;. In these experiments, it was observed that musicians had enhancements in both behavioral and neurophysiological components of cognitive and motor components across the lifespan.…”

Section: Implications For Music Training In Healthy Agingmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…than the music listening instruction control group (Bugos, 2019). Just like with cognition, one can also gain benefits in motor control through music training late in life.…”

Section: -Week Piano and Percussion Training Program Demonstrated Gmentioning

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The behavioral and neurophysiological effects of music training on cognitive and motor inhibition in aging adults

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thank you for loving me in my best and worst moments and letting me express and share my love for music. Third, I would like to thank all my supportive colleagues and friends who are like family to me. Dr. Sondra Ashmore, I never would have had the confidence and financial support to complete my PhD without your constant advocacy and mentorship on my behalf. Thank you for showing me the importance of being a great mentor and mentee. Dr. Matthew Jefferson, you ix were kind to me from the very first moment I arrived at Iowa State University. I am grateful our friendship has surpassed the test of time. Kasandra Diaz, your resilience in the face of adversity has inspired me to constantly strive to be better. Your advice and support as a lab mate and as a best friend have been incredible. Dr. Katheryn Friesen, after spending three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden teaching global leadership, I knew we were long lost sisters. I couldn't have gotten through my last year of my PhD without you. Dr. Anthony Andenoro, thank you for instilling in me the importance of exceptional leadership and teaching, providing me with extraordinary leadership opportunities, and helping me take a step back to realize that life is a celebration and full of possibility every corner. Bra dag! Fourth, I would like to collectively thank all the incredible students I have had the pleasure and honor of teaching and mentoring, especially Cortney Elkin, Emma Gettes, Ella

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The Effects of Bimanual Coordination in Music Interventions on Executive Functions in Aging Adults

Cited by 59 publications

References 64 publications

The Power of Music: an exploration of the evidence [PREPRINT]

The Power of Music: an exploration of the evidence [PREPRINT]

Train the brain with music (TBM): brain plasticity and cognitive benefits induced by musical training in elderly people in Germany and Switzerland, a study protocol for an RCT comparing musical instrumental practice to sensitization to music

The behavioral and neurophysiological effects of music training on cognitive and motor inhibition in aging adults

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