Playing a musical instrument could help protect the brain against age-related decline, new research has suggested. Older ...

An older violinist stands in silhouette, while her younger self plays within, symbolizing how lifelong musical training preserves youth-like brain function. Just as melodies transcend time, playing ...

Others from earlier times such as crumhorns, cornetti and shawms disappeared from most stages for centuries.In one corner of ...

Researchers hope their findings may help develop interventions aimed at preserving brain function and improving communication in older people.

The positive effects of playing a musical instrument range from improving brain efficiency to heightening speech processing, which makes it easier to understand what people are saying in a noisy ...

Lots of children use instruments in class but the most popular ones are changing. So which do YOU enjoy playing in and out of school? Let us know!

These traditional Japanese percussion instruments are also known to keep little kids busy and happy. To make this homemade ...

"Being musical could be a way of harnessing the brain's agility and resilience, known as cognitive reserve," researcher Anne Corbett said.

Learn how to make musical instruments with recycled materials using a metal washtub, the washboard, and playing spoons to make homegrown music.

Playing a musical instrument or singing can have powerful effects on mood and the brain, and it's never too late to learn. Musicians and experts share some inspiration to help you get more musical ...

UK law can stop musicians from practicing in their own homes, as chamber pop multi-instrumentalist Fiona Fey has recently found out the hard way in London. "Last week I was served a noise abatement ...

Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, ...