music

Musical applications in VR

Posted in Games, Reviews, Software on 12th Jun, 2021
by Alex Muller

Beyond just enjoyment, VR tools offer a new way to create music in a fun, engaging and immersive way. Here we take a look at these applications.

Music improves baby brain responses to music and speech

Posted in Science on 8th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

'This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.'

When surgeons listen to their preferred music, their stitches are better and faster

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

When surgeons listen to music they prefer, their technique and efficiency when closing incisions is improved, a new study shows.

Researchers Show Off Mind Controlled Music Player

Posted in Science on 23rd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Users of the groups specially designed music software are able to play a song, fast forward tracks, and adjust the volume by merely looking at the screen.

A few years of early musical training benefits the brain later in life

Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

Adults who took music lessons as children but havent actively played an instrument have a faster brain response to a speech sound.