Psychological Effects of Music

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Music is a form of art which has accompanied humankind since the origin of our species. Starting from the early primitive instruments used by our cave-dwelling ancestors, and ending up with modern synthesizers and computer programs that create new musical sounds, human beings have constantly tried to surround themselves with music. It gradually became more complex, as well as the instruments on which it was performed. Research has shown that music can positively impact plants and animals, and scientists discovered that it can also provide beneficial effects to human health; today, music therapy is a popular and effective way of treating psychological disorders.

Arjuna Kumar Mishra (born on 29th August, 1973 in Bhagalpur, Bihar) is a teacher of sociology. He had earlier taught at Patna University, Patna. He achieved his degrees M.A. (Sociology) and PhD (Sociological analysis of Indian religion) from BHU, Varanasi. He has specialized in Indian mythology, dance and music. He has authored more than a six books and over twenty research papers and articles published in national and international journals. He has travelled widely teaching Indian philosophy.

Music can help people in many ways. Music is known to help people with memory and languages problems by helping them remember and leaming how to speak again. It can also improve your health and productivity and it serves as a form of expression, as well as a way for teenagers to understand and identify some emotions that they might be feeling Listening to music is also good for people who are under a lot of stress, so they can relax and sleep better. Because taking music lessons can also improve many skills, it's recommendable to get involved with it to help yourself in school or work. For patients with mental illnesses, like Alzheimer and dementia, taking music therapy can be really helpful mentally, physically and emotionally Some of the concepts in psychology or psychology terms can be considered social psychology concepts or social.

psychology terms. Moreover, some of the concepts can be considered basic psychology concepts. Gaining knowledge of psychology definitions and basic psychology concepts is essential. It is also essential to gain an understanding of important scientific concepts and research methodology. It is important to have an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method and research methods. What seems obvious is that the capability to experience and respond to music is greatly included in the chemistry of the neurological system, while music tend to administer mostly in the brain's right hemisphere, no individual set of cells are dedicated to this task. Different systems of nerves are triggered based on whether the person is paying attention to the music or using an instrument, and whether or not the music includes lyrics. (Music on the Brain)

As for music's psychological effect, there is some sign that music can affect various hormone levels like cortisol which is discharged during excitement and stress, androgenic hormone and oxytocin, as well as induce the production of the natural opiate known as endorphins. Robert Zatorre, a neuroscientist at McGill University, Montreal, has proven that the regions of the brain engaged in handling emotions seem to perk up with motion, when someone hears music (Music on the Brain). The right region of the auditory cortex handles messages and some aspects of beat, tune and balance. The left region of the cortex handles the rapid variations of the intensity and frequency in the music. Both regions of the brain understand rhythm. Awareness of rhythm also includes the front cortex of the brain.

In 1993, specialists at the University of Florida, Irvine, held a research to define the effects of classical music on intellectual thinking and memory. During this research, college students were made to listen to music or stay in silence, for 10 minutes. The participants who listened to music were made to a relaxation record or to the Mozart's sonata: After listening or staying in silence, the students were made to take a spatial thinking test in which the students who heard the Mozart's sonata performed better than those who heard the relaxation record or stayed in silence. This affect was knows as the Mozart Effect. (Music effects on the human brain).

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