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Musical Genes? Apparently so, but there’s just no substitute for practice! Researchers have discovered genetic variations that they believe are linked to musical aptitude. Individuals born with certain gene variants seem to have higher sensitivity in the inner ear and more refined sound processing in the brain. But environment, education and practice are still critical ingredients for success. One notable quote from this article: “If genetics loads the gun, experiences pull the trigger…” So if you or someone you care about aspires to musical genius, don’t skimp on the 10,000 hours of work that will go into it! blogs.discovermagazine/d-brief/2014/03/11/genes-for-hearing-linked-with-musical-aptitude/#.U1XT8vldV8F
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:30:14 +0000

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