Left Ear for Tone, Right Ear for Rhythm

hduncan · 7th May 2008

The New York Times > Science > The Right Ear Is From Mars

This study found that the left ear, which feeds the right brain (typically known as the "creative" side) is better at 'hearing' music, whereas the right ear, which feeds the more analytical hemisphere of the brain, is better at picking out percussive speech.

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Dr. Sininger found that a series of rapid clicks - resembling the rhythm of speech - produced a greater response in the right ear. The left ear seemed more attuned to tones representing music.

Does this mean we should start panning our drums a little bit more to the right and the guitars a bit more to the left?!?!

Jules · 7th May 2008

Doctor Spock did some good research into this.

He found that Captain Kirk actually had 3 ears, a left ear, a right ear and the final frontier...

bada bishhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Brad McGowan · 8th May 2008

Well it's a good thing it's my right ear that has the more significant hearing loss. Phew!

Brad

Mike Brown · 8th May 2008

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Originally Posted by Jules

He found that Captain Kirk actually had 3 ears, a left ear, a right ear and the final frontier...

(groan)

Oh man hahaha

Lipps · 8th May 2008

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Originally Posted by DarkEcho

The New York Times > Science > The Right Ear Is From Mars

This study found that the left ear, which feeds the right brain (typically known as the "creative" side) is better at 'hearing' music, whereas the right ear, which feeds the more analytical hemisphere of the brain, is better at picking out percussive speech.

Does this mean we should start panning our drums a little bit more to the right and the guitars a bit more to the left?!?!

That was my first thought while reading your post.

Corran · 8th May 2008

That's interesting...I have significant hearing loss in my right ear, but my forte is rhythms and time when playing my instrument. I guess my ears are backward.

hduncan · 8th May 2008

Hearing loss in the more percussion tuned ear might not matter as much because as long as you hear something, you know the rhythm. Timing is more a brain thing anyways (think if the millions who hear fine and can't pull off a simple quarter note clap at a concert).

A4722 · 8th May 2008

What about Van Gogh ?

Led · 8th May 2008

Couldn't hold a tune. But he was a bitchin drummer.

Capstan Cappy · 8th May 2008

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Does this mean we should start panning our drums a little bit more to the right and the guitars a bit more to the left?!?!

no , balance is something totally different then the type of analyzing skills the ears have

soundseeker · 8th May 2008

correlates withe the indian classical set up. - percusiionist on right and harmonium/violin on left of main artist. tambura is usually slightly left to the behind. it'd be wierd singing the other way around for me

as for the audience, **** them

deve · 8th May 2008

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Originally Posted by Jules

Doctor Spock did some good research into this.

He found that Captain Kirk actually had 3 ears, a left ear, a right ear and the final frontier...

bada bishhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Actually, Doctor McCoy (not Mr.Spock) is the only person who can call Captain Kirk (Jim) with his first name

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Jules Gearslutz.com admin Joined: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,808 1 Review written	Doctor Spock did some good research into this. He found that Captain Kirk actually had 3 ears, a left ear, a right ear and the final frontier... bada bishhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

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Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	Well it's a good thing it's my right ear that has the more significant hearing loss. Phew! Brad __________________ plotagainstrachel.bandcamp.com Little Red Wagon Studios How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://youtu.be/bswx5zrFRl0 http://youtu.be/W-II32AvVd8

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Corran Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,929	That's interesting...I have significant hearing loss in my right ear, but my forte is rhythms and time when playing my instrument. I guess my ears are backward. __________________ www.oceanstarproductions.com

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A4722 Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 262	Editing What about Van Gogh ?

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hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013 Thread Starter	Hearing loss in the more percussion tuned ear might not matter as much because as long as you hear something, you know the rhythm. Timing is more a brain thing anyways (think if the millions who hear fine and can't pull off a simple quarter note clap at a concert).

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Led Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,728	Couldn't hold a tune. But he was a bitchin drummer.

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soundseeker Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 651	correlates withe the indian classical set up. - percusiionist on right and harmonium/violin on left of main artist. tambura is usually slightly left to the behind. it'd be wierd singing the other way around for me as for the audience, **** them

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