To listen to brain activity as a piece of music,we previously proposed scale-free brainwave music(SFBM)technology,which translated the scalp electroencephalogram(EEG)into musical notes according to the power law o...To listen to brain activity as a piece of music,we previously proposed scale-free brainwave music(SFBM)technology,which translated the scalp electroencephalogram(EEG)into musical notes according to the power law of both the EEG and music.In this study,the methodology was further extended to ensemble music on two channels from the two hemispheres.EEG data from two channels symmetrically located on the left and right hemispheres were translated into MIDI sequences by SFBM,and the EEG parameters modulated the pitch,duration and volume of each note.Then,the two sequences were filtered into an ensemble with two voices:the pentatonic scale(traditional Chinese music)or the heptatonic scale(standard Western music).We demonstrated differences in harmony between the two scales generated at different sleep stages,with the pentatonic scale being more harmonious.The harmony intervals of this brain ensemble at various sleep stages followed the power law.Compared with the heptatonic scale,it was easier to distinguish the different stages using the pentatonic scale.These results suggested that the hemispheric ensemble can represent brain activity by variations in pitch,tempo and harmony.The ensemble with the pentatonic scale sounds more consonant,and partially reflects the relations of the two hemispheres.This can be used to distinguish the different states of brain activity and provide a new perspective on EEG analysis.展开更多
The new coronavirus variant Omicron spread in China this time has the characteristics of strong transmission,short infection incubation period and mild symptoms.In order to effectively prevent and control the epidemic...The new coronavirus variant Omicron spread in China this time has the characteristics of strong transmission,short infection incubation period and mild symptoms.In order to effectively prevent and control the epidemic,medical staff,public security,volunteers and other staff are facing great challenges.At the same time,due to the unknown of the disease and many conditions such as home isolation,the entire society has a lot of social anxiety and sadness.Music therapy is an important supplement for the treatment of mental and behavioral disorders.This commentary takes the prevention idea of"preventing disease"as the basic principle to analyze the application of five-tone therapy to the mitigation and control of Coronavirus disease 2019.It is a method worth popularizing and applying.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81201159,90820301 and 60835005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Neuro Information ‘111’ project,China
文摘To listen to brain activity as a piece of music,we previously proposed scale-free brainwave music(SFBM)technology,which translated the scalp electroencephalogram(EEG)into musical notes according to the power law of both the EEG and music.In this study,the methodology was further extended to ensemble music on two channels from the two hemispheres.EEG data from two channels symmetrically located on the left and right hemispheres were translated into MIDI sequences by SFBM,and the EEG parameters modulated the pitch,duration and volume of each note.Then,the two sequences were filtered into an ensemble with two voices:the pentatonic scale(traditional Chinese music)or the heptatonic scale(standard Western music).We demonstrated differences in harmony between the two scales generated at different sleep stages,with the pentatonic scale being more harmonious.The harmony intervals of this brain ensemble at various sleep stages followed the power law.Compared with the heptatonic scale,it was easier to distinguish the different stages using the pentatonic scale.These results suggested that the hemispheric ensemble can represent brain activity by variations in pitch,tempo and harmony.The ensemble with the pentatonic scale sounds more consonant,and partially reflects the relations of the two hemispheres.This can be used to distinguish the different states of brain activity and provide a new perspective on EEG analysis.
基金approved by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82074581)Shanghai Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Project of Science and Technology Commission of Changning District,Shanghai(CNKW2020Y24).
文摘The new coronavirus variant Omicron spread in China this time has the characteristics of strong transmission,short infection incubation period and mild symptoms.In order to effectively prevent and control the epidemic,medical staff,public security,volunteers and other staff are facing great challenges.At the same time,due to the unknown of the disease and many conditions such as home isolation,the entire society has a lot of social anxiety and sadness.Music therapy is an important supplement for the treatment of mental and behavioral disorders.This commentary takes the prevention idea of"preventing disease"as the basic principle to analyze the application of five-tone therapy to the mitigation and control of Coronavirus disease 2019.It is a method worth popularizing and applying.