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Behind the scene: cognitive benefits of playing a musical instrument. Executive functions, processing speed, fluid intelligence and divided attention / Detrás de la escena: beneficios cognitivos de tocar un instrumento musical. Funciones ejecutivas, velocidad de procesamiento, inteligencia fluida y atención dividida

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Pages 464-490 | Received 31 Jan 2019, Accepted 27 Mar 2019, Published online: 13 May 2019

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