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This chapter explores the intricate neural processes that occur when we listen to music, highlighting the brain’s vast network activation. Research reveals that even non-musicians possess implicit musical knowledge, evident in their brain’s response to ’right’ and ’wrong’ chords, similar to how we process language. The author shares personal experiences conducting EEG studies, demonstrating how music activates similar brain regions for both musicians and non-musicians. This challenges the notion of being ’unmusical’, emphasizing that everyone has an innate musical capacity. Studies with toddlers further reveal an early understanding of musical grammar, indicating a biological predisposition for recognizing and learning musical structures. This innate sense of music is not limited to formal training but develops through everyday exposure. The chapter underscores the universal nature of music perception, with research showing toddlers and even individuals from remote cultures with no prior exposure to Western music responding to its emotional nuances. This reinforces the idea that music is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and experience, accessible to all.
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