Vanderbilt Researchers Explore Links Between Grammar And Rhythm Read

Researchers at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center say a child’s ability to distinguish musical rhythm is related to his or her capacity for understanding grammar.

Although more research will be necessary to determine how to apply the knowledge, researchers say there's no doubt that music education can be used to improve grammar skills.

“This may help us predict who would be the best candidate for particular types of therapy or who’s responding the best,” said Research Fellow Reyna Gordon, Ph.D. “Is it the child with the weakest rhythm that needs the most help or is it the child that starts out with better rhythm that will then benefit the most?”

To measure the children’s grammar skills, they were shown a variety of photographs and asked questions about them.

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