Science behind music

Emer has spent some time studying the science behind music... Well done Emer! 

The Science Behind Music 

• Music plays a huge role in teenagers lives. 

Although we find music as a luxury, it is also a necessity. Research shows that we should listen to more music than we do. 

Teresa Nakra, the professor of music at The College of New Jersey says "Music is exercise to the brain". "It engages your brain in different levels of thinking". 

When we listen to music the brain dissects the song that we are listening to. The brain is trying to follow the downbeats and upbeats of the drum, while recognizing the different octaves and notes of the horns and the voice. 

Research shows that the brain produces brainwaves from music with a strong and defining beat. those brainwaves determines our level of concentration and alertness.

Different types of music has different has different effects on us:

CLASSICAL MUSIC ~ This slows down your heart and breathing rate, this is why you would usually listen to it when you're relaxing.

ROCK MUSIC ~ This clears our minds when in the middle of stressful activities.

POP MUSIC ~ Pop music has the same effect on us as rock music.

BLUES MUSIC ~ Calms down your nerves.

REGGAE MUSIC ~ Calms you down when your angry.

LOVE SONGS ~ Makes you feel better after a breakup.

DANCE MUSIC ~ Makes you feel good.

RAP MUSIC ~ Can alter your mood.

HEAVY METAL ~ Can have a negative effect on your mood.

COUNTRY MUSIC ~ Can lead to depression.

Besides being a background or a mood enhancer, music can also be a person's companion.Robert Young McMahon has said that "music can be or friend, especially in times of loneliness".