Does playing Guitar Hero help with math?

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: broon

Originally posted by: irishScott
Musical talent/mastery in general increases mathematical prowess. This is nothing new or unusual. GH is just another manifestation of musical talent.

GH is more a rhythm talent. Rhythm talent doesn't equal musical talent. GH requires similar skills to DDR except using hand/eye coordination vs foot/eye coordination. DDR is probably physically more difficult also. Either way, just because one is good at these games doesn't mean they will be good musically.

It also requires a form of sight-reading, which from what I've read is also linked to mathematical talent. And yes, it doesn't mean they're good musically in general, but it's something.