New fast mismatch negativity paradigm for determining the neural prerequisites for musical ability

作者：Vuust Peter^*; Brattico Elvira; Glerean Enrico; Seppanen Miia; Pakarinen Satu; Tervaniemi Mari; Naatanen Risto

来源：Cortex, 2011, 47(9): 1091-1098.

DOI：10.1016/j.cortex.2011.04.026

• Mismatch negativity
• EEG
• Musicians
• Multi-feature MMN paradigm
• Learning

Studies have consistently shown that the mismatch negativity (MMN) for different auditory features correlates with musical skills, and that this effect is more pronounced for stimuli integrated in complex musical contexts. Hence, the MMN can potentially be used for determining the development of auditory skills and musical expertise. MMN paradigms, however, are typically very long in duration, and far from sounding musical. Therefore, we developed a novel multi-feature MMN paradigm with 6 different deviant types integrated in a complex musical context of no more than 20 min in duration. We found significant MMNs for all 6 deviant types. Hence, this short objective measure can putatively be used as an index for auditory and musical development.

• 出版日期2011-10