Hallucinations of musical notation.
Brain : a journal of neurology July 1, 2013 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awt057 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case series Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 8 |
| Population | Individuals experiencing hallucinations of musical notation |
| Keywords | Charles bonnet syndrome Parkinson’s disease Hallucinations Mental imagery Music |
| Key findings | Hallucinations of musical notation occur in a variety of conditions, and their cerebral mechanisms are discussed. |
Abstract
Hallucinations of musical notation may occur in a variety of conditions, including Charles Bonnet syndrome, Parkinson's disease, fever, intoxications, hypnagogic and hypnopompic states. Eight cases are described here, and their possible cerebral mechanisms discussed.