A newborn cannot speak, read, or walk. Yet moments after entering the world, the infant brain already responds to rhythm and melody. Researchers have found that babies detect patterns in timing and ...
Humans are fundamentally "musical animals"—and our capacity for music is rooted in biology, not just culture. This is the conclusion of new work by University of Amsterdam professor of Music Cognition ...
New research reveals that chimpanzees drum rhythmically, using distinct patterns that vary between different groups. Scientists believe these drumming behaviors may provide insights into the ...