This is what happens to a musician’s brain when they play Bach

29 March 2016, 11:33

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Violinist Jennifer Koh was monitored by Duke University scientists while she contemplated the huge technical challenge of playing Bach.

What does the brain of a top violinist look like when they’re contemplating the music of Bach?

Scientists at Duke University convinced violinist Jennifer Koh to have her brain monitored as she viewed the scores and imagined playing them: