Could it be the rhythms, or the lyrics that they listen to? ... Whether playing or listening, music develops the mind and works in building it up to assist with activities throughout the day. ... He asked his second-grade music class to listen to him play a series of chord sequences on the guitar, and identify each one. ... This would test their working memory, which is crucial to language comprehension. ...

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