Treino musical e capacidade da memória operacional em crianças iniciantes, veteranas e sem conhecimentos musicais

Abstract

Working memory and musical activity activate reciprocal and homologues brain areas. However, there is a lack of evidence if musical training can amplify the working memory span. Objective: To assess the performance of musical training on working memory in children aged 9 and 10 years old who regularly have musical training or with no musical training at all. Participants: Beginners (n=20), Veterans (n=20) and a Control Group (n=20). Materials: Computerized instruments to assess working memory. Results: Veteran children presented higher scores in BCPR (Brazilian Children's Test of Pseudoword Repetition) and in specific tasks of AWMA (Automated Working Memory Assessment). Conclusion: Musical training seems to have contributed for working memory development in veteran children under musical training programs.