Source note · R084
The Creative Drummer: An EEG-Based Pilot Study on the Correlates of Emotions and Creative Drum Playing
A small EEG study examines creative solo drumming rather than ensemble participation.
- Setting
- Related music & arts
- Kind of evidence
- Intervention studies
- Review extent
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What was studied
Ten professional drummers completed repetitive playing, pattern-based improvisation and free improvisation while EEG activity was recorded.
What it contributes
In 10 professional drummers, EEG-derived valence increased during pattern-based and free improvisation compared with baseline and was highest during freer improvisation; the study used solo tasks.
Where the evidence stops
EEG pilot with 10 professional drummers performing solo tasks; small sample and no ensemble interaction; not Oklahoma-specific.
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