There is a lot of interest in finding ways to help people get smarter and more effective at what they do in life. That is one reason why brain training apps continue to be popular despite evidence ...

When one first learns any musical instrument, there are traditionally very little initial opportunities to play complex or unorthodox musical chords or scales. One starts with the basic chords and ...

Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is particularly susceptible. However, various forms of exercise and activities ...

It's never too late to take up a new instrument. In fact, a new instrument can help keep the mind young and spry. Regardless of your age, here are some of the best musical instruments for Baby Boomers ...

Paul McCartney has honed an extensive list of instruments. From full albums played completely on his own to instrument switch-ups with his bandmates, McCartney has proven he is a jack of all trades.

K-pop idols are known for singing, rap, and dance performances—but there are some idols who go above and beyond and can play musical instruments too! From the piano to the guzheng, here are some idols ...

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung ...

Digital electronics has profoundly changed musical instrument design. From toy keyboards to performance-grade pianos, synthesizers, and drum sets, to name a few, instruments that once would have been ...

Albert Einstein's mother was a talented musician who made musical expression a part of daily home life when her children were growing up. Albert Einstein began playing the violin when he was 6 years ...