The effects of long-term training of musical instruments on independent movement of individual fingers

使用训练有素的钢琴家(N=12)、训练有素的小提琴家(N=12)和非音乐家对照组(N=12)，研究了长期训练对手指独立运动的影响。使用专门建造的设备测试手指个性化的动态(运动)和静态(力)测试。根据数据计算出个性化指数和平稳性指数。结果表明，长期的乐器训练能诱导出较高的个性化水平。这种影响对于动态函数比静态函数更大。即使在右指功能方面，钢琴家和小提琴家的差异也很小，这可能是因为一半的小提琴家接受了一些(不是广泛的)钢琴训练。

Using trained pianists (N=12) and, trained violinists (N=12), and non-musician controls (N=12), the effect of long-term training on independent movement of individual fingers was studied. Dynamic (movement) and static (force) tests of finger individuation was tested using specifically built equipments. Individuation and stationary indices were computed from the data. The results indicated that long-term musical instrument training induced higher level of individuation. This effect was greater for the dynamic function than static function. Pianist-violinist difference was small even for the right finger function, which may be due to the fact that the half of the violinists had some (not extensive) piano training.