Does playing Guitar Hero help with math?

MegaVovaN

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lol no
math is not about doing 7^19 in a couple minutes in your head

it is about logic


edit: good 2500 post

again, math is about applying logic for solutions, not competing with computers in quickness of calculation
 

Modeps

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yes, all you have to do is play Guitar Hero and your going to excel in math.
 

RESmonkey

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Just do your math homework :)

BTW, I tried GH at a friend's last weekend...me likey. Cept my pinky couldn't keep up.
 

dakels

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Originally posted by: Modeps
yes, all you have to do is play Guitar Hero and your going to excel in math.
:D

I do think some of the really advanced GH players do exhibit musical/mathmatical talent. It's not rocket science but understanding timing and scales is mathmatical. Now if they were playing a real instrument and could ad lib...
 

Flammable

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Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: Modeps
yes, all you have to do is play Guitar Hero and your going to excel in math.
:D

I do think some of the really advanced GH players do exhibit musical/mathmatical talent. It's not rocket science but understanding timing and scales is mathmatical. Now if they were playing a real instrument and could ad lib...

What about DDR?
 

Scarpozzi

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Obviously you've never hung around a music shop on a weekday when everyone else is at work. That would answer your question.
 
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The Day that Guitar Hero helps at math is the Day where DDR helps me win the INTEL WESEF competition.
 

dakels

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Originally posted by: Flammable
Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: Modeps
yes, all you have to do is play Guitar Hero and your going to excel in math.
:D

I do think some of the really advanced GH players do exhibit musical/mathmatical talent. It's not rocket science but understanding timing and scales is mathmatical. Now if they were playing a real instrument and could ad lib...

What about DDR?
DDR?
 

biggestmuff

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Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: Flammable
Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: Modeps
yes, all you have to do is play Guitar Hero and your going to excel in math.
:D

I do think some of the really advanced GH players do exhibit musical/mathmatical talent. It's not rocket science but understanding timing and scales is mathmatical. Now if they were playing a real instrument and could ad lib...

What about DDR?
DDR?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKOjFEbHlAI
 

dakels

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Originally posted by: tfinch2
There is much more to music then pressing a button on beat.
True but I played piano for 10 years, alto sax, drums, guitar. It would be easy for me to just say, go get a real instrument... I have to acknowledge the fact that musical talent and skill manifest itself in many ways, video game or not. I saw a few incredible guitar hero players on youtube and wondered why they don't just apply all that ability to a real guitar and become the next funtwo, but a game is where their attention is, who am I to judge. I can't deny they have serious skill over those 5 buttons.

One of the funny things you pick up when you learn guitar is that 5 chords can probably write 5000 songs.
 

spidey07

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Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: tfinch2
There is much more to music then pressing a button on beat.
True but I played piano for 10 years, alto sax, drums, guitar. It would be easy for me to just say, go get a real instrument... I have to acknowledge the fact that musical talent and skill manifest itself in many ways, video game or not. I saw a few incredible guitar hero players on youtube and wondered why they don't just apply all that ability to a real guitar and become the next funtwo, but a game is where their attention is, who am I to judge. I can't deny they have serious skill over those 5 buttons.

One of the funny things you pick up when you learn guitar is that 5 chords can probably write 5000 songs.

Not impressed by a single guy mastering a single song on the intarweb.
 

dakels

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: dakels
Originally posted by: tfinch2
There is much more to music then pressing a button on beat.
True but I played piano for 10 years, alto sax, drums, guitar. It would be easy for me to just say, go get a real instrument... I have to acknowledge the fact that musical talent and skill manifest itself in many ways, video game or not. I saw a few incredible guitar hero players on youtube and wondered why they don't just apply all that ability to a real guitar and become the next funtwo, but a game is where their attention is, who am I to judge. I can't deny they have serious skill over those 5 buttons.

One of the funny things you pick up when you learn guitar is that 5 chords can probably write 5000 songs.

Not impressed by a single guy mastering a single song on the intarweb.
If you are referring to the funtwo guy, he didn't master just a single song, that should be extremely obvious to anyone watching him play. Whether you like it or not, that level of skill doesn't come from a few hours in front of a playstation.
 

Deeko

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The OP is the stupidest post I've ever read. Did you even read that article?
 

irishScott

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

broon

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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.
 

Leros

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I guess that would depend on how you play guitar hero. Whether you mindlessly do what the screen tells you or you memorize the songs.
 
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I'd guess any activity that stimulates the brain ought to be good for you. I don't see the math-connection but there has to be some beneficial effect (if nothing else, at least reflexes and dexterity).
 

vrbaba

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Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Just do your math homework :)

BTW, I tried GH at a friend's last weekend...me likey. Cept my pinky couldn't keep up.

You played for the first time and actually tried the harder levels where you would need to use the pinky? I am still trying to master easy with three fingers after couple hours of play.