Cultural Differences in Rhythmic Performance

Igaga, J. M.; Versey, J.

doi:10.1177/030573567861006

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“…Comparisons of rhythm perception ability between English and Ugandan schoolchildren revealed that the Ugandan group showed a greater affinity for learning long and short sounds, whereas the English group favored strong and weak sounds ( 44 ). Moreover, African music culture places emphasis on rhythmic performance ( 44 ), therefore is not surprising Ugandan schoolchildren showed better rhythm synchronization, rhythm repetition, and steady beating time than their English counterparts ( 45 ). Future studies that explore individual rhythm abilities may consider the individual's cultural background and how that may influence their ability to perceive/produce the beat in the music selected for their research.…”

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An Initial Investigation of the Responsiveness of Temporal Gait Asymmetry to Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and the Relationship to Rhythm Ability Following Stroke

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Temporal gait asymmetry (TGA) is a persistent post-stroke gait deficit. Compared to conventional gait training techniques, rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS; i.e., walking to a metronome) has demonstrated positive effects on post-stroke TGA. Responsiveness of TGA to RAS may be related to several factors including motor impairment, time post-stroke, and individual rhythm abilities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between rhythm abilities and responsiveness of TGA when walking to RAS. Assessed using behavioral tests of beat perception and production, participants with post-stroke TGA (measured as single limb support time ratio) were categorized according to rhythm ability (as strong or weak beat perceivers/producers). We assessed change in TGA between walking without cues (baseline) and walking while synchronizing footsteps with metronome cues. Most individuals with stroke were able to maintain or improve TGA with a single session of RAS. Within-group analyses revealed a difference between strong and weak rhythm ability groups. Strong beat perceivers and producers showed significant reduction (improvement) in TGA with the metronome. Those with weak ability did not and exhibited high variability in the TGA response to metronome. Moreover, individuals who worsened in TGA when walking to metronome had poorer beat production scores than those who did not change in TGA. However, no interaction between TGA improvement when walking to metronome and rhythm perception or production ability was found. While responsiveness of TGA to RAS did not significantly differ based on strength of rhythm abilities, these preliminary findings highlight rhythm ability as a potential consideration when treating post-stroke individuals with rhythm-based treatments.

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An Initial Investigation of the Responsiveness of Temporal Gait Asymmetry to Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and the Relationship to Rhythm Ability Following Stroke

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“…This may be related to a limitation in beat perception and production (i.e., rhythm ability) for certain patients, and individuals with weak perception or production often exhibit an increase in "beat-to-step" temporal variability [28,59]. While the participants included here were healthy, variations in rhythmic ability exist within the nonimpaired population [60,61], and this may affect movement variability in response to an external cue. In addition, rhythmic ability is related to a cyclical interaction between the perception of one's environment, generation of action, and the impact of that action on the environment [62,63].…”

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Walking on a Vertically Oscillating Platform with Simulated Gait Asymmetry

Alyami

Nessler

2021

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Asymmetric gait is associated with pain, injury, and reduced stability in patient populations. Data from side by side walking suggest that unintentional synchronization with an external cue may reduce gait asymmetry. Two types of asymmetric gait were examined here: (1) mass imbalance between limbs to simulate single limb amputation and (2) restriction of plantarflexion during toe-off to simulate reduced propulsion from neurological impairment. Twenty-five healthy participants walked normally and with simulated gait asymmetry on a custom-designed treadmill that oscillated in the vertical direction via pneumatic actuation (amplitude: 2 cm, frequency: participant’s preferred step frequency). Swing Time Asymmetry (STA) and Phase Coordination Index (PCI) both increased significantly with the application of unilateral mass and plantarflexion restriction (p < 0.001). However, walking with simulated asymmetry did not alter unintentional synchronization with the treadmill motion. Further, oscillation of the treadmill did not improve STA or PCI while walking with simulated asymmetry. Analysis of synchronized step clusters using the Weibull survival function revealed that synchronization with the platform persisted for longer durations when compared with data from side by side walking. These results suggest that walking on a vertically oscillating surface may not be an effective approach for improving gait asymmetry.

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The Role of Music in Child Development

Peery¹,

Peery²

1987

Music and Child Development

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Cultural Differences in Rhythmic Performance

Cited by 7 publications

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An Initial Investigation of the Responsiveness of Temporal Gait Asymmetry to Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and the Relationship to Rhythm Ability Following Stroke

An Initial Investigation of the Responsiveness of Temporal Gait Asymmetry to Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and the Relationship to Rhythm Ability Following Stroke

Walking on a Vertically Oscillating Platform with Simulated Gait Asymmetry

The Role of Music in Child Development

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