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…music. Most dyslexic musicians prefer to play by ear rather than read music. Studies by Leonore Ganschow in the 1990’s involving dyslexic musicians found their chief difficulties were: reading music, processing speed, left/right distinction, time and rhythm, sequencing notes or phrases, fluency, reproducing from memory, keeping place, and concentration.” Based on some of her earlier work and Nelson’s, here are……
…are not identical, but at least among dyslexics, it does seem common to also have trouble reading reading music. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT READING MUSIC IS DIFFICULT FOR DYSLEXICS? First, because reading music is often an individual’s first introduction to music, difficulty reading music may lead some to wrongly conclude that a serious career in music isn’t for…
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…performances which could have limited opportunities for musical interpretation. https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Music-And-Dyslexia_-Chat-with-Sally-Daunt-Chair-of-the-Music-Committee-of-the-BDA.mp3 From my discussion with Sally: “Many dyslexic musicians have difficulty with sight reading – and perhaps cathedral choirs might consider whether an absolute requirement is necessary in the audition process. Some who have difficulty with sight reading might be able to pick music up quite quickly having heard…
…sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, 3 Grammys, American Music Award, Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and a popular fashion line. VH1 has named Gwen as #13 in their 100 Greatest Women in Music. She’s been a judge on the Voice for many years and is one of the most popular coaches. Interview Here’s Car Karaoke with Gwen…
…sell out concerts at Radio Music Hall in New York City, though, his doctor has finally convinced him to retire. Tony’s won 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, two Primetime Emmys and was honored as both an NEA Jazz Master and Kennedy Center Honoree. He’s sold over 50 million records worldwide. Tony grew up during the Great Depression and…
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…tumultuous times with heartbreak. One of her breakthrough songs was Ship to Wreck (lyrics), after the breakup of a long term relationship. Florence struggled in school, but sought refuge in music and enjoyed the arts, recalling many visits with her mother to museums and art galleries (Florence’s mother was an art professor as was her maternal grandmother). Despite…
What is the connection between dyslexia and music? If you ask some families, dyslexia and musical talent go hand-in-hand. There can also be challenges in music, in particular with reading music; however, the strengths can be seen in areas such as musicality, performance, musical interpretation, improvisation, and composing. Sometimes we hear that music helped unlock some of the difficulties students…
Photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash One of the most famous film and music producers of all time, David Geffen is known for helping his involvement in Dreamworks, Eagles, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Cher, and many many more, but also for his early school-related struggles due to dyslexia. Geffen’s philanthropic works include the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA,…
Photo by David Beale on Unsplash “I struggled so much at school with dyslexia, and I really found it so difficult in so many ways. When I found music, it just became an anchor that got me through the hardest school years…I couldn’t read music, and all my music teachers gave up on me one by one because I couldn’t…
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One of the greatest neuromyths about dyslexia is that it’s just about reading. Kudos to the Gabrieli lab (and many others) who are unraveling the differences that exist between dyslexic and non-dyslexic children because the science can inform us about what we may need to do as teachers and tutors. In the following article, we’ll share recent brain research that…
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…associated with creativity, self-awareness, daydreaming, insight-based problem solving, and mental simulation. The precuneus is the hub of the default mode network. It is associated with spontaneous creative processes of all sorts, including idea generation and musicianship. Loading… Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Loading… Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab …
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…those playing piano. Often these motivated dyslexic students have other gifts – like perfect or near-perfect pitch, or good musical memory or improvisational ability, or great sensitivity and interpretation abilities for music. All of these talents can drive excellence in music performance and composing. Weakness in an activity like sight reading will not prevent successful careers in music. Graphic arts…
