Malinda J. McPherson

Malinda J. McPherson studies how humans perceive sound, especially musical pitch, rhythm, and harmony, and how these perceptions are shaped by hearing ability, memory, and cultural background. Much of her work compares listeners across cultures, including Indigenous Amazonian communities, to identify which aspects of music perception appear universal versus learned. She also investigates practical topics like how harmonic structure helps people hear speech and sounds in noisy environments.

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade, with a small dip around 2021-2023 followed by a resurgence in 2024-2026, averaging about 2 publications per year over the last five years.

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