We are remarkably good at recognizing natural auditory “textures”, such as the soothing sound of a running brook or fire crackling in a chimney. But do you think you could remember the exact rain texture that opens “Riders on the Storm”?

I eat breakfast once a day, at a rate of 11.6 microhertz, which (if you could hear that low) would be approximately a B, just more than 25 octaves below middle C. OK, back to preparing that lecture on pitch...

I've been meaning to say that this was a really good podcast on current hearing aids, and potentially useful for those considering whether to trying one or not. I envy @coxtrevor.bsky.social's ability to come up with a clear and accurate answer to any question! www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...