Brains of Jazz and Classical Pianists Work Differently - Scientists observed that while playing the piano, different processes occur in jazz and classical pianists’ brains, even when performing the same piece. Classical pianists focus their playing on the “How”, and jazz pianists on the “What”.

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Brains of Jazz and Classical Pianists Work Differently - Scientists observed that while playing the piano, different processes occur in jazz and classical pianists’ brains, even when performing the same piece. Classical pianists focus their playing on the “How”, and jazz pianists on the “What”.