The Brain On Music
Happy/sad music
Our brains respond differently to happy or sad music. One study revealed that participants interpreted a neutral exp...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Ambient noise can improve creativity
A moderate noise level is ideal to improve our creativity. It increases the processing difficulty which stimulat...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Music and personality
Different genres correspond to our personality. For instance: Blues and Jazz fans have high self-esteem, are creati...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Music can distract our driving
Another study tested drivers while listening to their own choice of music, silence or “safe” music provided by the r...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Motor and reasoning skills
One study indicated that children who had three years or more of musical instrument training performed better in: au...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Classical music
In one small study, stroke patients showed improved visual attention while listening to classical music. Silence resu...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Music helps us exercise
An American researcher, Leonard Ayres, found that cyclists pedaled faster while listening to music than they did in s...
8 Amazing, Little-Known Ways Music Affects the Brain
Music benefits us
One study showed that people with Alzheimer's disease handle their stressful emotions better when they listen to...
How music motivates the brain to learn
Music rewards us
In a musical reward experiment, researchers found that music is, in itself, a viable reward to motivate the brain to ...
How music motivates the brain to learn
How the brain processes music
Music is processed in different ways: one part of our brain decodes pitch and tempo other parts tap into memory and ...
How Music Helps Your Brain
Music, dementia, and rehabilitation
Some studies show that music can help improve movement in patients who have Parkinson’s disease, or people who have l...
How Music Helps Your Brain
Music is good for you
Listening to music engages a huge network throughout the brain because music has so many components to it. It keeps y...
How Music Helps Your Brain
Music helps creativity
One of the most remarkable effects of music on the brain is that it stimulates the release of dopamine, which is a br...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Ambient for creativity
Moderate noise cultivates creativity, too loud or fast music leaves you hyperstimulated, while complete silence makes...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Music and exercise
Upbeat music makes you feel more energetic while you are exercising. It shifts your focus from the intensity of the e...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Classical music for attention
A Stanford study found that listening to classical music increased scores on attention tests. It could be due to the ...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Classical music for memory
Participants from a study scored higher on a memory test while listening to classical music than those that list...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Music builds long-term memory
Music builds powerful emotional connections in your brain. This is especially true in dementia patients, where s...
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Metal for anger issues
Studies found that metal music calms people with anger issues and makes them feel better.
7 Different Effects of Music on the Brain, Backed by Scientific Studies
Music and memory
Music helps with making memories from long ago feel relevant again. When you hear a song that had specific meaning to...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music improves your focus
This happens because music stimulates the entire brain and not just segments of it. Using this knowledge can hel...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music increases your creativity
Ambient music at 70 decibels will increase specific creative tasks by activating the parts of the brain that think in...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music can increase your IQ
Studies found that 90% of children exposed to music experienced physical changes in their brains and that allowed for...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music changes your perception
Fast melodies make time seem to accelerate. Slow songs make time seem to slow down. Grocery store checkout line...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music can help you to control pain
Music is powerful enough to control all levels of pain when an injury occurs. Music helps bridge the gap be...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music and personalities
Several studies confirmed that particular character traits correspond to musical preferences. For example: ...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music improves productivity
Listening to your favorite music will help stimulate adrenaline secretion, and other hormones, which will boost y...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music improves visual attention
Certain types of music increase a person’s visual attention levels. Stroke patients who participated in a small stu...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music and hormonal balance
Hormones like cortisol get released by the body when we listen to music that we don’t enjoy . When the cortisol lev...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music improves your reasoning
The rhythms of a song, together with physical actions, can help the brain to transfer memories of that moment to your...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music makes it easier to engage
Music provides the foundation for social activities that help to connect people. This is especially true if they shar...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music and heart disease
A common side effect associated with heart disease includes stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that by lis...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global
Music can increase your emotional IQ
Listening regularly to music that brings you joy can help you to identify facial expressions and body language associ...
Music and the Brain [Effects of Music on the Brain] - Thrive Global