Memory and learning are critical components in music processing, yet there remains a dearth in the empirical investigation of these processes. It is evident within the existing literature that the primary reason for this deficiency involves difficulty in developing a workable methodology to target various research questions. Subsequently, this lack of research results in a number of potential research questions yet to be addressed. This proposal focuses on investigating how memory for music develops across trials, and potential factors that may facilitate memory for and learning of music. As such, the specific aims of this research proposal are to: 1) develop a systematic methodology through which researchers may study memory for and learning of music (from the existing repertoire); 2) examine how musical memory and learning develops over repeated recall; 3) examine the extent to which factors such as presentation style, mode of training, and learning strategy affects memory for and learning of music; 4) examine potential parallels or dissociation between music and speech processing. It is hoped that this research will not only provide methods to better facilitate music processing in general (e.g., music education), but also so that we may consider this work in light of ongoing research involving other populations (e,g., aging, hemispheric impairment). Decline or dissociation in function can lead to critical clues to better understand information pathways in cognitive processing.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31MH012689-02
Application #
6391775
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BBBP-4 (01))
Program Officer
Goldschmidts, Walter L
Project Start
2001-07-28
Project End
Budget Start
2001-07-28
Budget End
2002-07-27
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$21,599
Indirect Cost
Name
Queen's University at Kingston
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Kingston
State
ON
Country
Canada
Zip Code
K7 3-N6