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̽»¨Ö±²¥tone and tuning of musical instruments has the power to manipulate our appreciation of harmony, new research shows. ̽»¨Ö±²¥findings challenge centuries of Western music theory and encourage greater experimentation with instruments from different cultures.

A new app game developed by a Cambridge student challenges people to sing the right note at the right time in order to smash down a wall and advance to the next level - surreptitiously engaging them with basic music theory at the same time.

A year-long study on childrens' music-making indicates that playing music in groups on a regular basis greatly improves a child’s ability to empathise with others.