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Abstract
While it is often reported that musical experience can have positive effects on cognitive development in young children, the neural basis of such potential effects remains relatively unexplored. Employing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for such research presents as many challenges as possibilities, not least of which is the fact that young children can find it difficult to remain still and attentive for long periods of time. Here we describe an fMRI scanning protocol designed specifically for young children using short scanning runs, a sparse temporal sampling data acquisition technique, simple rhythmic and melodic discrimination tasks with a button-press response, and a child-oriented preparation session. Children were recruited as part of a large-scale longitudinal study examining the effects of musical training on cognitive development and the structure and function of the growing brain. Results from an initial analysis of 33 children and from the first five children to be re-scanned after musical training indicate that our scanning protocol is successful and that activation differences can be detected both between conditions and over time.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 210-8 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
Volume | 1060 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
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- 1 Finished
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Wingate Foundation: fMRI research with young children (£9,000)
1/11/02 → 31/10/03
Project: Project from a former institution
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After one year of musical training, young children show a left-hemispheric shift for melody processing
Overy, K., Norton, A., Cronin, K., Alsop, D., Winner, E. & Schlaug, G., Jun 2004, In: NeuroImage. 22, Supplement 1 (Cognition and Attention), p. e2075-e2076 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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The effects of experience and brain maturity on neural correlates of music processing
Cronin, K., Overy, K., Norton, A., Marchina, S., Winner, E. & Schlaug, G., Jun 2004, In: NeuroImage. 22, S1, p. e1938-e1940 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Musical processing in young children aged 5 to 7: An fMRI study
Overy, K., Norton, A., Alsop, D., Gaab, N., Winner, E. & Schlaug, G., 8 Nov 2003. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
- 3 Invited talk
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Keynote Lecture: Music and the Developing Brain
Katie Overy (Speaker)
12 Sept 2008Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Plenary Lecture: Young Children Processing Rhythm and Melody: Pre and Post Music Training
Katie Overy (Speaker)
5 May 2005 → 8 May 2005Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Plenary Lecture: Examining Music Processing in Young Children Using fMRI
Katie Overy (Speaker)
Dec 2004Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk