Babies can tell the difference between happy and sad music


	Babies can tell the difference between happy and sad music

einbar

1-3-2009 1:22 AM

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1-3-2009 7:49 AM

unstresst

seems like a no-brainer to me

1-3-2009 10:01 AM

tanyamm

When my daughter was a baby I did an experiment for my friend. (My daughter was not hurt during this experiment) I said to her in a very chirpy happy tone, "Does baby want a spanking?" She laughed and giggled. I said exactly the same thing to her in a very sad voice, her little face puckered up and the tears ran down her fat little cheeks. I did this a few times. The experiment ended with a big hug and kiss. I imagine music would do the same.

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