RPPW.org is a community resource for those engaged in the scientific study of rhythm production and perception. It has emerged out of a loose community of psychologists, neuroscientists, and cognitive scientists who share an interest in the understanding of rhythmic aspects to human experience.
The principal vehicle of the community is a biannual workshop, held in various picturesque locations in Europe. RPPW (Rhythm Perception and Production Workshop) 2007 was held in Kippure Estate, Dublin, Ireland in July 2007.
RPPW 12 complete!
The 12th Rhythm Production and Perception Workshop (RPPW 2009) was held in Lille, France from July 15th to 17th, 2009. The workshop was organised by Yvonne Delevoye-Turrell and took place on Lille University campus. Information and pictures are available here.
The next workshop, in 2011, will be hosted by Peter Keller in or near Leipzig.
Special Issue of Cortex on the Rhythmical Brain
The journal Cortex has a new special issue devoted entirely to rhythm and brains. Articles are free to access. The special issue is available online here (Hat tip to Manon Grube for this)