Journal article
The song system of the human brain
Abstract
Although sophisticated insights have been gained into the neurobiology of singing in songbirds, little comparable knowledge exists for humans, the most complex singers in nature. Human song complexity is evidenced by the capacity to generate both richly structured melodies and coordinated multi-part harmonizations. The present study aimed to elucidate this multi-faceted vocal system by using 15O-water positron emission tomography to scan …
Authors
Brown S; Martinez MJ; Hodges DA; Fox PT; Parsons LM
Journal
Brain Research, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 363–375
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
8 2004
DOI
10.1016/j.cogbrainres.2004.03.016
ISSN
0006-8993