ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Which Chord Progressions Satisfy Musicans and Non-Musicians the Most?
- Žiga Mekiš Recek
University of Ljubljana - Petra Štibelj
University of Ljubljana - Martin Vogrin
University of Ljubljana - Zala Rojs
University of Ljubljana - Brina Zamrnik
University of Ljubljana - Laura Šinkovec
University of Ljubljana - Anka Slana Ozmič
University of Ljubljana
Abstract
Through constant exposure to particular music, we implicitly learn the patterns of typical harmonic progressions. Our research experimentally investigated the differences in satisfaction between musicians and non-musicians, while listening to unexpected and expected progressions. Results indicate that musicians established a more pronounced associative connection between unexpected progressions and negative emotions.
Music and Arts
