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While this is just an initial exploration and the authors admit as much. I can't resist pointing out the multitude of problems. First the most nitpicky but eas
by im3w1l 5y ago
While this is just an initial exploration and the authors admit as much. I can't resist pointing out the multitude of problems.
First the most nitpicky but easiest to solve: They tried lowering the music by tiny amount. Will lowering it more be even stronger? In particular will lowering it by a semitone work even better? Then it would suggest it's about the pitch rather than the tuning.
Second, they did first 440 and then 436. There will be a familiarisation effect. 2nd time in the same situation with the same music could likely less stressful. But yeah they mention they want to do randomization next.
Third, music is a deeply cultural thing. It may be that it's not objectively soothing, but rather subjectively soothing for people that grew up in certain culture and learned certain subconscious assocations. Some people like music that other people hate. This could quite plausible apply to even the tuning.
I basically rewrote the whole thing in an edit so yeah.
- viraptor 5y ago> they did first 440 and then 436 While possible, it's not what the link says: > 440 Hz on one day and 432 Hz on the other Those days could be in any order.
- OscarCunningham 5y ago> First the most nitpicky but easiest to solve: They tried lowering the music by tiny amount. Will lowering it more be even stronger? In particular will lowering it by a semitone work even better? Then it would suggest it's about the pitch rather than the tuning. Also, the way they lowered the pitch was to slow the music. So the change in tempo could also have an effect. > Second, they did first 440 and then 436. There will be a familiarisation effect. 2nd time in the same situation with the same music could likely less stressful. But yeah they mention they want to do randomization next. They had two groups, one which did 432 Hz first and one which did 440 Hz first.