Singing and Neuroscience: The Relationship between Singing Accuracy and Elderly Memory

Abstract

Singing and neuroscience is the study of the brain systems that control the muscles that produce the singing voice. The primary brain for singing accuracy includes (1) the auditory cortex: to listen to music and own singing voice, (2) the sensory cortex: to sense organs involved in singing; and (3) the primary motor cortex: to control the use of organs for vocalization automatically. When these brain parts work together in the singing practice until the singing is accurate in the lyrics and melodies, singers can assess the harmony of vocals with music for themselves. It indicates the ability to store information in the memory brain, caused by EEG communication between the related brain regions. Therefore, it is interesting to study the relationship between singing accuracy and memory in the elderly. This study is an idea that has been developed from two previous research studies. According to research, including (1) music and psychology, the elderly who participated in singing activities had a better chance of physical and psychological well-being, and (2) music and neuroscience, it was discovered that singing resulted from the collaborative work involved brains, increasing memory efficiency. The information in this article is not only knowledge that leads to an understanding of the benefits of singing on neurosciences, but it is also information that can be further developed or applied to benefit people in society.