Subject: Re: grouping mechanism From: Martin Braun <nombraun(at)POST.NETLINK.SE> Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:44:28 +0200On "neural specialization for grouping spectral components according to harmonicity" you find information and links at: http://hem.netlink.se/~sbe29751/eng5.htm Concerning characteristic periodicity response of neurons in the auditory midbrain there has recently been an exciting breakthrough: http://hem.netlink.se/~sbe29751/Galazyuk.htm On "auditory scene analysis disorders" concerning the grouping of harmonics (pitch extraction) the literature on congenital pitch-deafness may be relevant: http://hem.netlink.se/~sbe29751/Ayotte.htm Martin ------------------------------------------- Martin Braun Neuroscience of Music S-671 95 Klässbol Sweden e-mail: nombraun(at)post.netlink.se web site: http://hem.netlink.se/~sbe29751/home.htm Chen-Gia Tsai had written: > I have been looking for literature about the neural specialization for grouping spectral components according to harmonicity. I wonder whether this auditory ability is hard-wired or developed in the prenatal or early postnatal age. Any reports about auditory scene analysis disorders would be helpful.