Wild thing: The study of rhythm in animals – Drum History Podcast

Drum History Podcast

A podcast all about the rich history of the drums with host Bart van der Zee.

EP 10 – Wild Thing: The Study of Rhythm in Animals with Dr. Ed Large

Feb 19, 2019. It all started with a Cockatoo named Snowball on YouTube dancing to the Backstreet Boys… That is what got Dr. Ed Large interested in studying the rhythmic abilities of animals including birds, primates, and even a sea lion! This episode dives deep into the history of how Rhythm works in both humans and animals and what he has discovered over the course of his research.