Music training modulates theta brain oscillations associated with response suppression

• DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14861
• Publication Date: 2022-07-20T05:46:29Z
• Authors: Jing Lu; Aline Moussard; Sijia Guo; Yunjo Lee; Gavin M. Bidelman; Sylvain Moreno; Cassandra Skrotzki; Jennifer Bugos; Dawei Shen; Dezhong Yao; Claude Alain
• Keywords: Stimulus (psychology)

Abstract There is growing interest in developing training programs to mitigate cognitive decline associated with normal aging. Here, we assessed the effect of 3‐month music and visual art on oscillatory brain activity older adults using a partially randomized intervention design. High‐density electroencephalography (EEG) was measured during pre‐ post‐training sessions while participants completed GoNoGo task. Time‐frequency representations were calculated regions encompassing visual, parietal, prefrontal cortices. Before training, NoGo trials generated greater theta power than Go from 300 500 ms post‐stimulus mid‐central frontal areas. Theta indexing response suppression significantly reduced after training. no significant difference between post‐test for or control group. The functional connectivity prefrontal, auditory regions. These results suggest that indexes executive mechanisms adults. Music affects suppression. findings contribute better understanding inhibitory ability neuroplastic effects interventions.