How Music Touches the Brain

Eliza | 06 - 25 - 2020
How Music Touches the Brain

Brain and Music 

What does music do to your brain? Scientists have found that music triggers more parts of the brain than any other part of our body. Music impacts brain functions and our behavior in a very good way. Research proves that music reduces stress, depression, pain, and also improves the brain’s ability. If you listen to your favorite song, different parts of the brain light up-it can be classical music, country music, electronic music, blues, or whatever.

Music Can…

  • Boost your immune system
  • Make you smarter
  • Repair brain damage
  • Build confidence
  • Make you better at communication

How music affects brain psychology?

Music affects brain psychology by making you feel more relaxed in a stressful situation. Some cultures even use it to ease the pain. Studies suggest that music in some cases can be used to heal patients with specific illnesses. Children with delayed speech development can also be treated with music.  This shows that music plays a role in healthcare too.  Music is extremely powerful to our brain that there is a scientific study of the effects of music on the brain called Neuromusicology.

Music can get in touch with your emotions and help you heal in different ways. Uplifting songs help you put a lid on your insecurities and make you feel powerful, some songs boost your memory and your capacity to think and solve problems, even sad songs help in a cleansing process.

1. Does Music Therapy Help with Speech Problems from Parkinson’s Disease? If Yes, in What Way?
  • A. Speech
  • B. Movement
  • C. Both
  • D. None

According to Aristotle, “If one listens to the wrong kind of music he will become the wrong kind of person; but conversely, if he listens to the right kind of music he will tend to become the right kind of person.”

So music stimulates the entire brain in a very good way. Listen to the right songs and uplift your soul with music! If you are a person who loves music and playing musical instruments, Try playing our musical instrument identification quiz now!

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