The healing sound of music
The sound of the music. It is good for health?.
Scientists around the world continue their studies in this regard. But an answer for today could be that it depends on certain factors.
Studies claim that classical music has been found to cause comfort and relaxation while rock may lead to discomfort.
However, there is great diversity when the answers are individual. Classical lovers are moved to tears when they listen to Beethoven, Mozart or Chopin. Rock lovers come to the same sublime state with certain works by The Beatles
All the experts agree that for most people is an important part of daily life. «Some rely on music to get them through the morning commute, while others turn up a favorite playlist to stay pumped during a workout.
Many folks even have the stereo on when they’re cooking a meal, taking a shower, or folding the laundry», according to a psychological web site analysis.
Therapeutic effects
If the reactions of people can be different, another conclusion opens up: All forms may have therapeutic effects, although music from one’s own culture may be most effective.
That happens because music therapy is rooted in human biology. We all have an innate connection to rhythm. Every day, the thumping of our heart, the pattern of our breath, and the beat of our footsteps.
But modern therapy, for example, works not just because of our biological rhythm. Scientists have narrowed in on research arguing the same brain areas that process music also process other functions.
This is part of the reason the therapy works for people who suffer from TBIs, Alzheimers, dementia, and other illnesses impacting memory loss. Research also shows that practicing and learning music changes the brain, which is why many music therapy treatments involve playing instruments.
Even without complicated treatments can intuitively provide relief. Creating a playlist of favorite songs or calming sounds helps reduce anxiety and depression.
People often say that music soothes the soul. This concept is supported especially by the so-called soul.
Like a dream
Soul is that originated in African American gospel singing, closely related to rhythm and blues by intensity of feeling and earthiness. Is a popular genre related with jazz. Soul became popular for dancing and listening in the United States, where record labels were influential during the Civil Rights Movement.
Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock.
Scientists say wound therapy alone cannot fully cure any disease. However, music can provide relief for almost any condition.
That must happen because music is «the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity» according to Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, online edition.
Other well-known people have enriched the concept over time.
“Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear» wrote Ludwig van Beethoven.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” estimates Plato.
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” added the songwriter and singer Billy Joel
What do you think about it?
