Why Play the Serpent
Channel: St Cecilia's Hall: all things musical instruments
Date: 01/12/2021

Explore the benefits of music for your health through the sounds of forgotten instruments.

The serpent is an unusual musical instrument with history going back to the 16th century. It’s one of many historic musical instruments in the collection at St Cecilia’s Hall at the University of Edinburgh. This event will bring back some of these forgotten instruments with a live online performance together with stories about their development. Jumping back to the modern day, you will hear how scientists are discovering some of the non-musical benefits of playing an instrument including potential links between musical training and our physical abilities, listening skills, and thinking skills.