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Entries from December 15th, 2015

Strokes and Music Therapy

December 15th, 2015 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet Do you know someone who has had a stroke?  A stroke is a devastating physical, mental and emotional blow to a person.  Although every stroke is unique and can affect different parts of the part, there are certain commonalities.  But first you must know which side of the brain has been affected and how […]

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Why is the bass line so important in music?

December 2nd, 2015 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet A fascinating study was reported today in an online publication called openculture.com.  The title of the study is ” “The Neuroscience of Bass: New Study Explains Why Bass Instruments Are Fundamental to Music”  For musicians and music-lovers, we know we love a great bass line.  How many Bach fugues begin with a powerful state […]

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