Abstract:
Music is one of the most demanding cognitive and neural challenges, requiring very precise and accurate timing of many acoustic-related actions. The literature suggests exact interval control of pitch not involved in language, and the many different ways of producing sound, leads to enhanced reorganization of neural structures and functions—or put more simply, greater neuroplasticity. With the wealth of new and exciting findings in this research area, it increasingly appears likely that concepts related to music training can be applied to aural rehabilitation for numerous clinical populations