I am kind of puzzled, because working memory is usually considered a poor measure of g (although it probably correlates better with achievement). Why is the article using it as the marker for high IQ? It has also proved more trainable than other measures.

And I do not personally consider the ability to sight read to be what makes a great music performer. It helps, sure, but no real piano/violin/... player would step on a stage with an unknown piece. Unless (and that wouldn't surprise me) the article does a piss poor job of reporting the paper, I would consider the research behind it to be poorly designed.

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