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The Beatles' Surprising Contribution To Brain Science

November 8, 2012 • When we listen to a new musical phrase, it is the parts of the brain that control muscle movement, not areas involved in hearing, that help us remember what we've heard. Keeping the notes in order is a little like getting your muscles to move at the right time.

The Beatles' Surprising Contribution To Brain Science

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