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View article: Auditory stimulation at individual gamma frequency enhances cognitive performance
Auditory stimulation at individual gamma frequency enhances cognitive performance Open
View article: Musicianship and active musical engagement predict facilitation of auditory-motor plasticity: evidence from auditory-motor paired associative stimulation
Musicianship and active musical engagement predict facilitation of auditory-motor plasticity: evidence from auditory-motor paired associative stimulation Open
Background and Aim Auditory–motor paired associative stimulation (PAS) probes experience-dependent plasticity in auditory–motor circuits. We tested whether musical experience and musical sophistication modulate PAS-induced facilitation whe…
View article: A groove brain-music interface for enhancing individual experience of urge to move
A groove brain-music interface for enhancing individual experience of urge to move Open
When we listen to music, we often feel a pleasurable urge to move to music, known as groove. While previous studies have identified musical features that contribute to the groove experience, such as syncopation and tempo, they also report …
View article: Enhanced subjective performance achievement in wind instrument playing through positive memory recall: effects of sympathetic activation and emotional valence
Enhanced subjective performance achievement in wind instrument playing through positive memory recall: effects of sympathetic activation and emotional valence Open
Controlling physiological and psychological states before a performance is essential for professional musicians to realize their full potential. However, the characteristics of the optimal pre-performance state remain unclear. While an inc…
View article: A Nostalgia Brain-Music Interface for enhancing nostalgia, well-being, and memory vividness in younger and older individuals
A Nostalgia Brain-Music Interface for enhancing nostalgia, well-being, and memory vividness in younger and older individuals Open
Music-evoked nostalgia has the potential to assist in recalling autobiographical memories and enhancing well-being. However, nostalgic music preferences vary from person to person, presenting challenges for applying nostalgia-based music i…
View article: Perceived vibrato and the singing power ratio explain overall evaluations in opera singing
Perceived vibrato and the singing power ratio explain overall evaluations in opera singing Open
In opera singing competitions, judges use an overall score to evaluate the singers' voices and determine their rankings. This score not only guides the singers' technique and expressiveness but also serves as a crucial indicator that can s…
View article: Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan
Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan Open
Background music (BGM), typically played at low volumes in everyday environments, has been shown to influence mood and behavior. However, its effects on listeners’ moods in clinical settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to examin…
View article: Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan
Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan Open
Background music (BGM), typically played at low volumes in everyday environments, has been shown to influence mood and behavior. However, its effects on listeners’ moods in clinical settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to examin…
View article: Pleasure in groove is associated with neuromelanin levels in the substantia nigra of younger healthy individuals
Pleasure in groove is associated with neuromelanin levels in the substantia nigra of younger healthy individuals Open
The pleasurable urge to move in response to music is called groove. Prior research has suggested a potential link between groove and dopamine function. However, no studies to date have directly investigated the relationship between the two…
View article: Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan
Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan Open
Background music (BGM), typically played at low volumes in everyday environments, has been shown to influence mood and behavior. However, its effects on listeners’ moods in clinical settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to examin…
View article: Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan
Effects of background music on mood of older users and staff members at a senior daycare facility in Japan Open
Background music (BGM), typically played at low volumes in everyday environments, has been shown to influence mood and behavior. However, its effects on listeners’ moods in clinical settings remain underexplored. This study aimed to examin…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from 75 individuals speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use more s…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from 75 individuals speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use more s…
View article: Sight-over-sound effect depends on interaction between evaluators’ musical experience and auditory-visual integration: An examination using Japanese brass band competition recordings
Sight-over-sound effect depends on interaction between evaluators’ musical experience and auditory-visual integration: An examination using Japanese brass band competition recordings Open
The sight-over-sound effect, in which visual information dominates auditory cues in musical evaluations, challenges the common belief that sound is the primary factor in music evaluation. However, the replicability of the sight-over-sound …
View article: Does synchronised singing enhance social bonding more than speaking does? A global experimental Stage 1 Registered Report
Does synchronised singing enhance social bonding more than speaking does? A global experimental Stage 1 Registered Report Open
The evolution of music, speech, and sociality have been debated since before Darwin. The social bonding hypothesis proposes that these phenomena may be interlinked: musicality may have facilitated the evolution of social bonding beyond the…
View article: Associations of Neuromelanin in the Substantia Nigra with Antipsychotic Response in Schizophrenia
Associations of Neuromelanin in the Substantia Nigra with Antipsychotic Response in Schizophrenia Open
Approximately 30% of patients with schizophrenia do not respond to antipsychotics. While schizophrenia has been primarily explained by the dopamine dysfunction hypothesis, treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) may involve a different pat…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from 75 individuals speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use more s…
View article: Does synchronised singing enhance social bonding more than speaking does? A global experimental Stage 1 Registered Report
Does synchronised singing enhance social bonding more than speaking does? A global experimental Stage 1 Registered Report Open
The evolution of music, speech, and sociality have been debated since before Darwin. The social bonding hypothesis proposes that these phenomena may be interlinked: musicality may have facilitated the evolution of social bonding beyond the…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from their 75 coauthors speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use mo…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from their 75 coauthors speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use mo…
View article: Perceived Vibrato and the Singing Power Ratio Explain Overall Evaluations in Opera Singing
Perceived Vibrato and the Singing Power Ratio Explain Overall Evaluations in Opera Singing Open
In opera singing competitions, judges use an overall score to evaluate the singers’ voices and determine their rankings. This score not only guides the singers’ technique and expressiveness, but also serves as a crucial indicator that can …
View article: Enhanced Subjective Performance Achievement in Wind Instrument Playing through Positive Memory Recall: Effects of Sympathetic Activation and Emotional Valence
Enhanced Subjective Performance Achievement in Wind Instrument Playing through Positive Memory Recall: Effects of Sympathetic Activation and Emotional Valence Open
Controlling physiological and psychological states before a performance is essential for professional musicians to realize their full potential. However, the characteristics of the optimal pre-performance state remain unclear. While an inc…
View article: A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025)
A Programmatic Stage 1 Registered Report of global song-speech relationships replicating and extending Ozaki et al. (2024) and Savage et al. (2025) Open
How cross-culturally consistent and general are relationships between song and speech? Ozaki et al. (2024) analysed singing and speaking from their 75 coauthors speaking 55 languages, concluding that songs are “slower and higher and use mo…
View article: Decreased prefrontal glutamatergic function is associated with a reduced astrocyte-related gene expression in treatment-resistant depression
Decreased prefrontal glutamatergic function is associated with a reduced astrocyte-related gene expression in treatment-resistant depression Open
View article: Lower-limb muscle synergies in musician’s dystonia: a case study of a drummer
Lower-limb muscle synergies in musician’s dystonia: a case study of a drummer Open
Musician’s dystonia (MD) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions specifically triggered by playing an instrument. This condition often leads to a loss of fine motor control, threatening the careers of affect…
View article: A chill brain-music interface for enhancing music chills with personalized playlists
A chill brain-music interface for enhancing music chills with personalized playlists Open
Music chills are pleasurable experiences while listening to music, often accompanied by physical responses, such as goosebumps 1,2 . Enjoying music that induces chills is central to music appreciation, and engages the reward system in the …
View article: A Nostalgia Brain-Music Interface for Enhancing Nostalgia, Well-Being, and Memory Vividness in Young and Elderly Individuals
A Nostalgia Brain-Music Interface for Enhancing Nostalgia, Well-Being, and Memory Vividness in Young and Elderly Individuals Open
Music-evoked nostalgia has the potential to assist in recalling autobiographical memories and enhancing well-being. However, nostalgic music preferences vary from person to person, presenting challenges for applying nostalgia-based music i…
View article: Lower-Limb Muscle Synergies in Musician’s Dystonia: A Case Study of a Drummer
Lower-Limb Muscle Synergies in Musician’s Dystonia: A Case Study of a Drummer Open
Musician’s dystonia (MD) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions specifically triggered by playing an instrument. This condition often leads to a loss of fine motor control, threatening the careers of affect…
View article: Drumming performance and underlying muscle activities in a professional rock drummer with lower-limb dystonia: a case study
Drumming performance and underlying muscle activities in a professional rock drummer with lower-limb dystonia: a case study Open
Task-specific focal dystonia (TSFD), characterized by the loss of fine motor control and coordination, affects drummers’ lower-limb movements. This study explores lower-limb dystonia’s impact on drumming performance and underlying muscle a…
View article: Oscillations create groove: A reservoir model for learning complex drumming performances
Oscillations create groove: A reservoir model for learning complex drumming performances Open
Musical performances, particularly drumming, intricately balance rhythmic patterns and creative expression, all heavily influenced by the concept of “groove.” This study explored how the brain learns and internalizes complex rhythms and gr…