The Neuroscience of Bach’s Music 1st Edition

The Neuroscience of Bach’s Music, 1st Edition by Eric Altschuler

Discover how the brain resonates with one of history’s greatest composers. This authoritative first edition uncovers the neural mechanisms behind Johann Sebastian Bach’s music, bridging rigorous neuroscience with the timeless beauty of Baroque composition. Ideal for scholars, musicians, therapists, and curious readers, the book illuminates why Bach’s structures, counterpoint, and harmonic clarity produce profound cognitive and emotional responses.

Inside, Altschuler synthesizes contemporary research in neuroimaging, auditory neuroscience, and music cognition to explain how pattern recognition, prediction, and memory interact when we listen to Bach. Clear explanations and compelling case studies reveal how specific musical features influence attention, emotion, and learning — offering practical insights for performers, educators, and clinicians exploring music-based interventions.

Whether you’re a neuroscientist seeking interdisciplinary perspective, a music educator looking for evidence-based teaching tools, or a lifelong listener fascinated by the science of sound, this volume delivers nuance and clarity without losing accessibility. The writing balances scholarly depth with engaging narrative, making complex concepts approachable for readers across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Enrich your understanding of music’s power and its effects on the human brain. Add The Neuroscience of Bach’s Music by Eric Altschuler to your collection and gain a fresh, research-driven appreciation of Bach’s enduring influence. Order your copy today for a thoughtful exploration of art, science, and the mind.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.