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  • Title: EEG Hyperconnectivity Study on Saxophone Quartet Playing in Ensemble.
    Author: Greco A, Spada D, Rossi S, Perani D, Valenza G, Scilingo EP.
    Journal: Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc; 2018 Jul; 2018():1015-1018. PubMed ID: 30440563.
    Abstract:
    A professional quartet of saxophonists playing in ensemble provides a perfect scenario to study the eventual occurrence of synchronous oscillatory brain activity across subjects. Here, we applied hyperscanning methodologies for simultaneously recordings of electroencephalographic (EEG) signals from four professional saxophonists while they observ an audiovideo recording of their own previous musical performance. An ad-hoc musical composition was written for the study. At debriefing, the subjects were asked to answer two questionnaires to assess their empathy trait and the musical leadership. In order to estimate the hyperconnectivity of each musician we proposed a measure which combines phase synchronization index of brain oscillations and graph theory framework. The inter-connectivity level of each musician was statistically compared. Statistical results revealed a significant lower hyperconnectivity in the left Brodmann area 44 for the Soprano with respect to the other three members. Recent theories attributed this brain region (Broca's area) to music generation, empathy processes and communication. We hypothesize a relationship between brain-to-brain connectivity level and the musical role within the quartet.
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