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Published online 14 July 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040712-9
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Tone task proves blind hear better
Early vision loss leads to keener hearing.
It is no coincidence that so manypiano-tuners are blind. Folklore says their lack of sight gives them acutehearing, ideally suited to the task.
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