Preservation of singing in Broca's aphasia

Author(s): Osumi, Y., Masuhara, S., Okubo, M.

Journal/Book: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1977; 40: 221-4.

Abstract: Twenty-four right-handed, right hemiparetic patients with Broca's aphasia were examined for their singing capacity. Twenty-one (87.5%) produced good melogy. Twelve of these (57%) produced good text words while singing. It is speculated that the right hemisphere is dominant over the left for singing capacity. The relationship between melodic and text singing was also discussed.

Keyword(s): Aphasia|PP. Music|

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