Ah yes, who doesn't like hearing music. We recognise music since we were a baby from our mother, television, or any other music media. Archeologists found several rudimentary instruments, such as flutes, dating back to more than 35000 years ago. A few researchers stated that some archaeological finds actually date back to the Neanderthal period, proving that humankind discovered music way before we used to believe.
Today, music is like magic inside our bodies. It's difficult to stay away from music. We can all think of at least one song that, when we hear it, could trigger an emotional response. More of that, the power of music could do more than just an instrument. Such as:
Very effective for a stress reliever. When you are feeling stressed, you may find listening to your favourite music makes you feel better. According to some researchers, music may help relieve stress by lowering the body's cortisol levels (the hormone released in response to stress). Also, it could help reduce blood pressure, anxiety, and pain for any age.
Music strengthens learning and memory. Music can help to learn and recall information better. Musicians learned better with neutral music and tested better with positive music whereas non-musicians learned better with positive music and tested better with neutral music. Either way, music helped to strengthen learning and memory.
Music can increase verbal intelligence. A study has shown after one month of music lessons with children between the ages of 4 and 6, 90% significantly improved their ability to understand words and explain their meaning. This is very effective for somebody who wants to learn a foreign language.
Music can help sleep better. Listening to relaxing classical music for 45 minutes before bedtime slept better than listening to nothing at all. Also, it could reduce depression and insomnia symptoms.
Well mates, those are the power of music. Whenever you are stressed or depressed while working, put on your favourite track, have a little dance around. Music is not only a tone, but it's also an important cultural, mood booster, and social factor throughout human history. Thank you for reading and as always, have a nice day 😀.
References:
- 8 Benefits of Listening to Music (2021). Available at: https://www.kent-teach.com/Blog/post/2017/06/29/8-benefits-of-listening-to-music.aspx.
- A Brief History of Music - From Origins to the Present Day - Musician Wave (2020). Available at: https://www.musicianwave.com/history-of-music/.
- The power of music: how it can benefit health (2021). Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/302903#Music-therapy-should-be-utilized-more-in-health-care-settings.
- Keep Your Brain Young with Music (2021). Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music.
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