Network Science and the Effects of Music Preference on Functional Brain Connectivity: From Beethoven to Eminem

Robin W. Wilkins; Donald A. Hodges; Paul J. Laurienti; Matthew Steen; Jonathan H. Burdette

doi:10.1038/srep06130

10.1038/srep06130

Network Science and the Effects of Music Preference on Functional Brain Connectivity: From Beethoven to Eminem

, ..., Jonathan H. Burdette

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Scientific Reports

4.60

Volume: 4, Issue: 1

Published: Aug 28, 2014

Abstract

Most people choose to listen to music that they prefer or 'like' such as classical, country or rock. Previous research has focused on how different characteristics of music (i.e., classical versus country) affect the brain. Yet, when listening to preferred music--regardless of the type--people report they often experience personal thoughts and memories. To date, understanding how this occurs in the brain has remained elusive. Using network...