Music is without a doubt one of the greatest creations of humanity. It inspires us, excites us, and is even an incredible learning method thanks to the stimuli it imparts to our brain.
How does our brain interpret music?
The University of Florida created an infographic on the psychology of music to explain how our brain interprets music and the benefits it can bring to our lives.
Music originates through vibrations produced by an instrument, voice or other source. These waves are transported through the air, through which the external ear picks up the sound and directs it to the eardrum before passing to the middle ear.
Three tiny bones in the middle of the ear then amplify the sound waves before they enter the inner ear. These waves are then converted into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerves, where the brain interprets them as “sound.”
According to the study, students who took courses in music performance and music appreciation scored higher on tests than those who did not, with higher average scores in verbal and math.
Furthermore, the results also showed that music students:
They have better grades and awards than those who do not study music.
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They have the highest percentage of accepted medical students.
They have better abstract reasoning skills.
They are less aggressive.
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The effects of music on the brain
Music can affect your mood anywhere, it can even contribute to how you feel inside a store in a shopping mall and influence your decision to buy….
1. Emotion
The hormone oxytocin is related to the bond that can exist between two people and can be produced through singing. This is why a baby feels emotionally connected to its mother when she sings to it.
Listening to music creates emotional spikes that increase the amount of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control the brain's reward and pleasure centers. It also helps process other emotions such as fear, sadness, resentment and pain, even when they are present at a subconscious level.
That's why there are songs that help you lift your spirits, others that help you get through moments of pain, and others that give you a feeling of peace and tranquility.
2. Memory
Has it ever happened to you that you hear a song and it automatically makes you remember a person or a place?
In a study conducted at the University of California in 2009, it was discovered that there is a part of the brain that associates music with memories of experiencing outstanding emotional moments. This is why when listening to a certain song, a stage or event in your life that has left a deep mark on you may come to mind and you may relive the emotions you felt at the time.
3. Learning and Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to function properly after damage. Music has the ability to provide stimuli that build new pathways to help the brain renew itself after an injury.
4. Attention
Listening to music helps the brain to anticipate events and maintain greater attention. However, in certain cases it can also be a source of distraction and hinder the ability to concentrate.
This depends not only on the person's personality but also on the type of music being listened to. It is usually much easier to concentrate on music that does not have lyrics or a fast beat.
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