gonintendo.com - 12/7/2008
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I think we've found everyones' favorite new survey! So far, we've reported on two different polls that showed proof positive that kids gain an appreciation for real instruments after playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Youth Music joins in with their findings, which state that 19% of children ...
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Guitar Hero Inspiring British Kids to Take Up Real Music [Survey Says]
Kotaku —
... then realizing, no, in fact, it's much more complicated than pressing fret buttons or hitting drumpads. Even so, music, or any kind of art, is a component of the well-rounded life many parents encourage their children to seek. (Mine paid for three years of piano lessons, and all I remember is Old McDonald on the black keys.) So any assistance getting them to at least try is a good thing. Computer Games Inspire Children to Learn Musical Instruments [Telegraph, via Go Nintendo]
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