An expert musician has an easier time than a novice musician in learning a new complex musical piece because the expert
A)practices more hours than the novice.
B)can recognize more musical patterns than the novice.
C)has an innate talent that the novice lacks.
D)has a better procedural memory than the novice.

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Experts have a larger mental database of familiar patterns that they can use to comprehend and remember complex musical pieces. This can make it less challenging for them to learn new compositions compared to novices. The other answer choices are less applicable in this situation.

An Expert Musician Has an Easier Time Than a Novice