Drummers Are Natural Intellectuals
April 18, 2008 – 6:33 pm
New research suggests that as well as possessing extraordinary musical talent, drummers may also be natural intellectuals. By asking volunteers to keep time with a drumstick prior to taking an intelligence test, scientists found those with the best rhythm scored the highest in mental assessments, as there is a strong link between intelligence, good timing and problem-solving. So despite the wealth of musicians’ drummer jokes out there, it seems drummers are definitely playing all the right notes when it comes to brain power. [source]
Did I mention I was a drummer and got a perfect score at a competition in high school with an original drum set solo piece I wrote? I sold all of my equipment a few years ago, but once we have more space, I’m sure I’ll get back into it.
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7 Responses to “Drummers Are Natural Intellectuals”
Hay, I used to drum too! Ever play Rockband? It’s a blast :)
By Rick on Apr 18, 2008
I have heard Rock Band is pretty awesome, but can’t say I have played it (yet, that is).
By Dustin Jacobsen on Apr 19, 2008
Oh sure - in all the spare time you will soon have now that you’re a dad. Those days are over. :)
By Lissa on Apr 20, 2008
I simply cannot believe this. I think drummers are more of what was portrayed in Spinal Tap.
By Chris Lengquist on Apr 25, 2008
Dustin, I was a drummer, too. Had a trap set, which I sold in college for quick cash. Also won drum contents in high school. I completely agree we drummers are intellectuals. :)
P.S. I gotta see the drum solo music you wrote…bring it to work. We should go to a music store sometime and jam.
By Jeff Risley on Apr 26, 2008
Let’s not forget the years I spent in the drumline at Oklahoma State. Lots of drumming.
By Jeremy Fuksa: Creative Generalist on Apr 30, 2008
What about banjo?
By Paul Corrigan on May 10, 2008