I have an interesting story about aphantasia and music. As someone with aphantasia, I always assumed that my inability to visualize extended to all forms of creativity. But last week, I discovered that I could actually create music in my head.
It started with a catchy tune that popped into my mind while I was doing some mundane task. I hummed it to myself for a while before realizing that I could actually add new instruments and layers to it in my mind. It was like composing a full song, but without any actual sound.
As someone who has always enjoyed music and admired musicians, this was a revelation. I never thought I could create anything musical myself, but now I find myself humming new tunes and adding to them in my mind throughout the day.
Of course, as with the sleep deprivation visualization, I can’t say for certain whether this is truly aphantasia or just a different manifestation of creativity in the absence of visualization. But regardless, it’s exciting to discover new ways to express ourselves and tap into our creative potential. Who knows what other hidden talents we might uncover if we keep experimenting and exploring our minds?