Speaking a tonal language (such as Cantonese) primes the brain for musical training
Non-musicians who speak tonal languages may have a better ear for learning musical notes, according to researchers.
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Hallucinations of musical notation
A physician and neurologist has outlined case studies of hallucinations of musical notation, and commented on the neural basis of such hallucinations.
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Love of musical harmony is not nature but nurture
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study has found.
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Early music lessons boost brain development
Musical training before the age of seven has a significant effect on the development of the brain, showing that those who began early had stronger connections between motor regions — the parts of the brain that help you plan and carry out movements.
Read MoreMusical Tinnitus After Cochlear Implantation
Although rare, musical tinnitus has been reported in the literature. This article presents a case study of a 56-year-old woman whose musical tinnitus began days after receiving a cochlear implant and having it activated.
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College Music Faculty Views About Hearing Protection Use and Hearing Conservation Training
Information on the risk of loud music to hearing, education on ear protection, and audiological services, and measures of iPod volume should lead to better ear protection strategies by university music students and faculty.
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NIDCD Study Reveals Characteristic Brain Patterns of Rap Musicians
Researchers in the voice, speech, and language branch of NIDCD at the National Institutes of Health have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brain activity of rappers when they are “freestyling”—spontaneously improvising.
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EAR Inc Releases “Acoustical Confusion: Talking Hearing Loss Blues” Music Video
EAR Inc has released “Acoustical Confusion: Talking Hearing Loss Blues,” an entertaining and educational music video designed to promote hearing protection.
Read MoreEAR Inc Releases “Acoustical Confusion: Talking Hearing Loss Blues” Music Video
EAR Inc has released “Acoustical Confusion: Talking Hearing Loss Blues,” an entertaining and educational music video designed to promote hearing protection.
Read MoreMusic Training in Youth Enhances Listening and Sound Processing in Adulthood
A little music training in childhood goes a long way in improving how the brain functions in adulthood when it comes to listening and the complex processing of sound, according to a new Northwestern University study.
Read MoreRice University Theorists: Music Underlies Language Acquisition
Music theorist researchers at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) believe that music underlies the ability to acquire language. Prevailing theories are that music and language are cognitively separate or that music is a by-product of language.
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Music To The Ears…Or Brain?
The ultimate “brass ring” for hearing care professionals might be to please highly discerning musicians and music-philes who use our hearing aids. Admittedly, it can be a tall order. I’ve seen musician friends turn up their noses at what
Read MoreUK Earbuds Study Shows Damaged Nerve Cells from Listening to Loud Music
Researchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Leicester have shown for the first time that turning the volume up too high on headphones can damage the coating of nerve cells, leading to temporary deafness.
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Effectiveness of a Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Seminar for Collegiate Musicians
Evidence suggests that collegiate musicians need and benefit from a structured educational seminar on hearing conservation and the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs).
Read MoreEtymotic Launches MusicPRO Electronic Musicians Earplugs
Etymotic Research has released MusicPRO earplugs, designed for musicians who desire hearing protection during performances while avoiding the inconvenience of removing earplugs to hear communications at safe sound levels.
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