Researchers from Hong Kong have found that children who are given musical training have better verbal memories than those who have not had lessons.
Psychologists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong who studied 90 boys between the ages of six and fifteen, say their findings could help people recovering from brain injuries as well as healthy children.
Critics say that these children may simply be making better progress because they are getting more help and encouragement.
The research is published in the journal Neuropsychology.