From the McMaster University press release via EurekAlert!: After completing the first study of its kind, researchers at McMaster University have discovered that very early musical training benefits children even… Read more »
From the Elsevier press release via EurekAlert!: In 1619, the pioneering astronomer Johannes Kepler published Harmonices Mundi in which he analyzed data on the movement of planets and asserted that… Read more »
From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: Musicians execute their performances better when the non-verbal sensorimotor communication between conductor and musician is maximized, according to research published… Read more »
From the British Psychological Society (BPS) press release via AlphaGalileo: Whether you like classical, death metal or skiffle, listening to your own choice of music could improve your enjoyment of… Read more »
From the BioMed Central press release: Music has a fundamental affect on humans. It can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, provide a distraction from pain, and improve the results of clinical… Read more »
From the Public Library of Science (PLoS) press release via Physorg: Music is a very strong emotional communicator, and different cultures have different emotional associations for different musical “modes”. Now,… Read more »
From the McGill University press release: Whether it’s Bach or Brubeck, a new study shows that composers repeat rhythmic patterns in their works in such a way that the part… Read more »
From the RIKEN press release via ResearchSEA: Even though typical dance-floor activity might suggest otherwise, humans generally demonstrate a remarkable capacity to synchronize their body movements in response to auditory… Read more »
From the University of Gothenburg press release via HealthCanal: Music can evoke positive emotions, which in turn can lower the listener’s stress levels. Everyday music listening is therefore a simple… Read more »
From the Wellcome Trust press release: Every generation has its James Dean: the rebel who refuses to follow the path beaten by their peers. Now, a new study in Current… Read more »
