September 25, 2025Open Access

Effects of Musical Training on Cognitive Outcomes and White Matter Microstructure in Middle Childhood

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Musical training significantly improves cognitive scores and academic achievement in children aged 7-9 years, enhancing overall performance.
DTI results show musical training correlates with higher fractional anisotropy in specific brain regions, suggesting structural neural benefits.
Participants with musical training also demonstrated higher cardiorespiratory fitness, linking physical and cognitive outcomes positively.
The study involved 175 preadolescents, providing strong quantitative evidence for the cognitive effects of musical training.

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Observational analysis shows music training improves cognitive outcomes and white matter in preadolescents, indicating neural correlates of learning.

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Observational analysis shows music training improves cognitive outcomes and white matter in preadolescents, indicating neural correlates of learning.