McGill researcher pinpoints an important role of the basal
ganglia in vocal learning across species
When you throw a wild pitch or sing a flat note, it could be
that your basal ganglia made you do it. This area in the middle of the brain is
involved in motor control and learning.
And one reason for that errant toss or off-key note may be that your
brain prompted you to vary your behavior to help you learn, from
trial-and-error, to perform better.