A “hidden gem” (Lidji et al., 2007) and future directions in embodied cognition

Although the experiments and findings of Lidji et al. (2007) and Rusconi et al. (2006) are very similar, there is a detail in Lidji and colleagues' work with important implications for embodied cognition research. Specifically, Lidji et al. suggest that the vertical Spatial-Pitch Association of Response Codes effect is modulated by hand position and is stronger in musicians, particularly pianists. As the authors proposed, this is likely due to the influence of the keyboard structure, hence the article's title, "A Piano in the Head." In my view, this is a key finding of Lidji et al.'s study that is worth further investigation and discussion. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).