Grip strength is associated with cognitive function

[Becky]

Good pianists often have a strong grip, and it turns out that your grip strength can tell more about you than just your ability to play the keyboard - there is a correlation between having a strong grip and higher performance in cognitive tests.

Grip Strength Is Associated With Cognitive Performance in Schizophrenia and the General Population

Interesting!

 

[Rayblewit]

Yes intetesting article.
A lot of it went over my head but some of it made sense.
I am not sure if I agree with all of it.
As for a strong handgrip associated with high performace piano playing well that is rubbish in my opinion.
Many excellent renowned pianists don't have strong grips I'm guessing. Especially females. Some of the best are female or males with feminine attributes . .
Lets shake on that. Ray

 

[Becky]

As for a strong handgrip associated with high performace piano playing well that is rubbish in my opinion.

You may well be right. When I was having piano lessons growing up my step-dad set much store by how strong someone's hands were, I remember him saying that I had to practice lots and that when I was good enough I'd be able to rip a phone book in two

I guess when it comes to playing the piano / keyboard it's more about dexterity than strength. I lack both, lol!

The article is interesting though, despite all that. Mind you, there are many examples of correlations without any direct causation. This site has some weird and wonderful examples: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations

I think my favourite is the spelling bee / venomous spider deaths one