June 2014 PMID 24478754

Melodic intonation therapy: back to basics for future research.

Anna Zumbansen, Isabelle Peretz, Sylvie Hébert

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Peak: 27 in Jan 2021
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What people are saying

The overall tone of the discussions is curious and positive, with posts emphasizing how music can help heal the brain and offering examples like tapping to music or using music in therapy for stroke or aphasia. Words like 'super interesting' and phrases such as 'music makes life better' reflect a general interest and appreciation, though without detailed critical analysis, the engagement and impact remain moderate.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions broadly acknowledge the potential of music as a therapeutic tool, but do not explicitly confirm or dispute the specific benefits discussed in the article.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show a moderate level of curiosity about how music influences brain functions and therapy, motivated by a desire to understand the mechanism of healing through music.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many participants reference multiple sources, such as SciShow episodes and discussions on music's effects, indicating some depth in engagement but lacking detailed critique or scientific analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests that these social discussions contribute to raising awareness about music therapy's benefits, but they do not seem to directly influence scientific research or clinical practice significantly.

Abstract in brief

  • This review critically examines the existing research on melodic intonation therapy (MIT), a treatment used by speech therapists for Broca's aphasia, and emphasizes the need for clearer scientific understanding of its goals and methods.
  • It clarifies that MIT aims to help patients regain propositional speech by teaching them to speak using singing, engaging the right brain regions, and emphasizes that not all singing-based therapies are true MIT.
  • The paper suggests future research directions, including distinguishing between immediate effects of singing and long-term language recovery, and considers the possibility that MIT might be more effectively viewed as a treatment for apraxia of speech rather than aphasia.]

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SciShow
@SciShow · X

How does music make us tap our feet, or walk to the beat, without even thinking about it? Can music’s effects on movement rewire your brain? https://t.co/4tvUJPvlLj https://t.co/lAmz52KYWA

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Artemio
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How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/TQp1MCgTHQ

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SciShow
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How does music make us tap our feet, or walk to the beat, without even thinking about it? Can music’s effects on movement rewire your brain? https://t.co/4tvUJPvlLj https://t.co/yVQWUaXnBR

Jan 7, 2021 · 25 likes · 2 shares · 115,516 followers View post →
Keridwen Cornelius
@keridwen77 · X

Need a 5-minute break? Here's my SciShow episode on music therapy for stroke, Parkinson's, TBI & aphasia! Jazz and Renaissance dance music to the rescue. https://t.co/QdHY6jyrsj

Jan 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 522 followers View post →
Silvia
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How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/LMvRWVHz4A

Feb 5, 2022 · 1 like · 5,891 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
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How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/NllolNhCt5 via @YouTube

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 3,226 followers View post →

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Silvia
@riantisilvi · X

How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/LMvRWVHz4A

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Music Workshop
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Simply put, music makes life better in every way! #musicworkshopedu #musicworkshoped #musicisforeveryone #musicalconnections https://t.co/5O0F9tk9vC

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Kalvin Smith
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Barry Goldstein
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Sometimes you hear music and you automatically tap your foot, or do a little dance, or walk to the beat. What’s happening in your brain that makes your body move like that? Can music’s effects on movement or speech rewire your brain?https://t.co/y6p874z4vL

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Elise Larsson
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Luca
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Tracy Cowden
@tracycowden · X

RT @keridwen77: Need a 5-minute break? Here's my SciShow episode on music therapy for stroke, Parkinson's, TBI & aphasia! Jazz and Renaissa…

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Keridwen Cornelius
@keridwen77 · X

Need a 5-minute break? Here's my SciShow episode on music therapy for stroke, Parkinson's, TBI & aphasia! Jazz and Renaissance dance music to the rescue. https://t.co/QdHY6jyrsj

Jan 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 522 followers View post →
Rhosyn-Mair
@VioletSea · X

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Jan 10, 2021 · 116 followers View post →
IAmThe
@SonAndHeirOf · X

Another interesting addition to the right-brain/left-brain puzzle. Music can help the right brain take over some of the communication functions of damaged brains. https://t.co/rRAxOYJIbP

Jan 8, 2021 · 68 followers View post →
MekaniDragon_Oficial
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Shannon Bradbury
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This is super interesting!! How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/tiAtjKt7ij via @YouTube

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Cecile Braconnier
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Elaine Anderson
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David Ortega
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RT @Artemio: How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/TQp1MCgTHQ

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Mike Villasuso
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RT @Artemio: How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/TQp1MCgTHQ

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Jose A Cruz
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RT @Artemio: How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/TQp1MCgTHQ

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Artemio
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How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/TQp1MCgTHQ

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William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: How does music make us tap our feet, or walk to the beat, without even thinking about it? Can music’s effects on movement rewi…

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Zachary Hayes
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Corine
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Justine Ghai
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Dr. Hawkins
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Melissa Goodchild
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If you needed another reason to study and/or love music: How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/E3ct5N4hM1 via @YouTube

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Legacy of Lore
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How does music make us tap our feet, or walk to the beat, without even thinking about it? Can music’s effects on movement rewire your brain? https://t.co/4tvUJPvlLj https://t.co/lAmz52KYWA

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@SciShow · X

How does music make us tap our feet, or walk to the beat, without even thinking about it? Can music’s effects on movement rewire your brain? https://t.co/4tvUJPvlLj https://t.co/yVQWUaXnBR

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Charles Ikenna
@CharlesIkenna23 · X

How Music Can Heal the Brain https://t.co/NllolNhCt5 via @YouTube

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