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LLI 374 Brain Fitness - Session IV

Session IV Outline:

Music and Dance – Can You Count the Rhythm and Step to the Beat?

Class Outline

  • Why Listening to Music is good for Brain Fitness.
  • Why Learning Music is good for Brain Fitness.
  • Why Learning a Musical Instrument is good for Brain Fitness.
  • Why Composing Music is good for Brain Fitness.
  • Online Websites to Compose Music.
  • Why Dancing is good for Brain Fitness.
  • Where to find Dancing in the DMV.

Outcomes:

  • Understand How Music is part of Brain Fitness.
  • Understand How Dance is part of Brain Fitness.
  • Know Online Music Creation Sites to Use.
  • Know Dancing Venues in the DMV.

Class Presentations

Student Exercises

Student Exercise 1

  • What Genres of Music do you like and Why?

Student Exercise 2

  • Simple Dancing Steps

Session IV Support Links

Terms, Jargon, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

Brain Training Programs

Neuroscience

Online Math Programs

Mnemonic Links

Online Cognitive Training

Mobile Apps for Cognitive Training

General

Apple Store

Google Play

Categories of Puzzles

Word Puzzles

Online Streaming Music Sites

Online Music Creation Sites

Dancing in the DMV

Brain SPECT Imaging

Other Brain Training Links