title: Music Perception of Cochlear Implant Recipients with Implications for Music Instruction: A Review of Literature.
abstract: This review of literature presents a systematic analysis of the capabilities and limitations of cochlear implant recipients regarding music perception. Specifically, it a) analyzes individual components of music (e.g., rhythm, timbre, and pitch) as they interface with the technical characteristics of cochlear implants and the perceptual abilities of cochlear implant recipients; and b) describes accommodations for music instruction that support successful participation of children with cochlear implants. This article consolidates research studies from various disciplines (audiology, hearing science, speech-language pathology, cochlear implants, and music therapy) to provide practical recommendations for educators in fostering the musical growth of children with cochlear implants.
authors.affiliation: Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, USA.
authors.forename: Feilin
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hsiao
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gfeller