Music Perception and Cognition: A Clinical Neuroscientific Perspective
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
16-5-2021
End Date
22-5-2021
Keywords
Neuroscience, Music, Cognition
Abstract
Scientists and historians agree that music has been one of the most culturally relevant phenomena in the history of mankind. Every society and civilization in known history has regularly practiced musical activity. With recent developments in brain imaging technology and therapeutic applications the empirically elusive “power of music” has recently begun to be scientifically explored. By studying the physics of sound, brain anatomy and physiology, western music theory, and improvisation, music scientists show evidence for the extensive benefits of musical practice and performance. Thus, music cognition and perception are becoming an internationally popular field of interdisciplinary research; This is especially apparent when considering the observed benefits of current music therapy practices. This presentation is designed to provide an overview of how the brain perceives, processes, and creates music from a neuroscientific perspective. Additionally, practical applications will be discussed to provide an educational foundation for those working in research, education, and therapy.
Recommended Citation
Ussery, Tyler, "Music Perception and Cognition: A Clinical Neuroscientific Perspective" (2021). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 87.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/COTS/87
Department/Program
Psychology
Additional Mentoring Department
https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/music-perception-and-cognition-a-clinical-neuroscientific-perspective/
Music Perception and Cognition: A Clinical Neuroscientific Perspective
Ellensburg
Scientists and historians agree that music has been one of the most culturally relevant phenomena in the history of mankind. Every society and civilization in known history has regularly practiced musical activity. With recent developments in brain imaging technology and therapeutic applications the empirically elusive “power of music” has recently begun to be scientifically explored. By studying the physics of sound, brain anatomy and physiology, western music theory, and improvisation, music scientists show evidence for the extensive benefits of musical practice and performance. Thus, music cognition and perception are becoming an internationally popular field of interdisciplinary research; This is especially apparent when considering the observed benefits of current music therapy practices. This presentation is designed to provide an overview of how the brain perceives, processes, and creates music from a neuroscientific perspective. Additionally, practical applications will be discussed to provide an educational foundation for those working in research, education, and therapy.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/COTS/87
Faculty Mentor(s)
Ralf Greenwald