The Neuroscience of Bach-s Music: Perception, Action, and Cognition Effects on the Brain is a comprehensive study of Johann Sebastian Bach-s music through the lens of neuroscience, examining neuroscience using Bach-s music as a tool. This book synthesizes cognitive neuroscience, music theory, and musicology to provide insights into human cognition and perception. It also explores how a neuroscience perspective can improve listening and performing experiences for Bach-s music. Written by a physician-neuroscientist recognized for scholarly articles on Bach-s music, this book uses specific examples to explore neuroscience across Bach-s compositions. The book is structured to discuss the brain-s action, perception, and cognition as connected to specific Bach concertos, tones, notes, and performances. Two guest contributors provide insight into exact mathematical, or topologic, and music theoretic aspects of Bach-s music with implications for cognitive neuroscience.
