This experiment will consist of 32 short melodies presented in two m@7: blocks. The first block contains 2 practice trials to familiarise you m@7: with the programme. After the practice block, you will be able to m@7: adjust the volume to a comfortable level and ask any questions you may m@7: have. The main part of the experiment will follow on from the practice m@7: block.
m@5: m@5:When each melody starts playing, a cross will appear in the centre m@5: of the screen. You should focus on this cross while listening to the m@7: melody.
m@5: m@5:Whilst listening to each melody, you will be prompted to judge how m@7: expected or unexpected you find a given note. Shortly before these m@5: notes, the cross will be replaced by a clock with a minute hand at 12 m@7: O'Clock. The hand will count down in time with the music. Pay m@7: attention to the note that coincides with the hand returning to m@7: 12. You should judge how expected or unexpected this note is, given m@7: what has gone before. Please use a scale of 1 (highly unexpected) to 7 m@7: (highly expected), making sure to use the full range. Respond using m@7: number keys 1 to 7 on the keyboard.
m@5: m@5:The music will continue to play, so try to respond as quickly as m@5: possible, however accuracy is more vital than speed. There is only one m@7: chance to make your decision, once selected it cannot be changed.
m@5: m@5:After listening to each melody, you will be required to answer some m@5: short questions relating to the music before listening to the next m@5: piece.
m@5: m@5:If you have any questions please ask now. Otherwise, press m@7: 'Continue' to move directly to the practice block.
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