Music and the Brain

Chapter Content

Introducing the Brain

Music and the Brain

Introducing the Brain

Overview of the Brain

Structure of the Neocortex

Gyrification

Limbic System

Cerebellum

Gray and White matter

Neuron

Neurons

Ellen Winner on Neuroplasticity in Musicians

Neural Pruning

Neural Pruning

Critical Periods

Sensitive Periods

Neural Networks

Multisensory Integration

Convergence Zones

Music and the Brain

Musical Prodigy

Derek Paravicini

Ashleigh Turley

Lucy Illingworth

Amusia

Williams Syndrome Musicians

Alzheimer’s – dementia

EEG

ECG

Event-related Potentials

MEG

PET

fMRI

TMS

DTI

fNIRS

Hyperscanning Guitars

Violins

Comparison of Brain Imaging Techniques

Violinist Imagining Music

Musicians as Small-muscle

Violin Duo

Singer – Rene Fleming Brain Scan

Improvisation – Jazz Musicians