Genetic influences on musical specialization: A twin study on choice of instrument and music genre

Abstract

Though several studies show that genetic factors influence individual differences in musical engagement, aptitude and achievement, no study to date has investigated whether specialization among musically active individuals in... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Miriam Mosing (Karolinska Institutet)
  2. Fredrik Ullen (Karolinska Institutet)

Topic Areas

Cognition: Education, Intelligence, Memory, Attention , other

Session

PS-3 » Musical Ability (18:00 - Thursday, 21st June)

Paper

Genetic_influences_on_musical_specialization_A_twin_study_on_choice_of_instrument_and_music_genre_Mosing2018AnnNYAcadSci.pdf

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