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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on May 10th, 2009
Yes, music does affect the brain and yes, it can improve brain function. Much has been made in the lay press of the "Mozart Effect" in exposing babies to classical music. http://www.parenting-baby.com/Parenting-Baby-Music-Research/Music-Research.html
But music impacts our brains at all ages. I just happen to be reading Daniel Levitin's "This is Your Brain on Music" right now. It's mentioned here, along with lots of other useful info and links. http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-01/2007-01-19-voa59.cfm
Happy listening and music making!
by Suby the Coat on May 10th, 2009
I feel music of any kind can only either calm or agitate the human brain.
I don't think music can make the brain sharper or more agile.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on May 11th, 2009
I think Classical Music would do more for your thinking process than children's songs or Gregorian Chants. :)
by Peterpantheinspired on May 11th, 2009
Jazz, blues, classical music, I guess
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on May 10th, 2009
Yes... Studies have linked Classical Music to better test performance.
by Jack wears love COAT on May 10th, 2009
Music is always known to sooth our minds, trigger serenity and calmness and peace. But increasing the "sharpness" of our mind, specifically, I think yes music can do but its that we probably don't know "What" that sequence of music.
Or may be the legends know it?? :)
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on May 10th, 2009
yes, I do believe so!
by YoungBlood on May 10th, 2009
I'm not sure but I think classical does that :)
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by Kravenhead on May 10th, 2009
Thanks.
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on May 10th, 2009
Thanks Jim, I have been enjoying music since I first heard The Beatles :-)
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on May 11th, 2009
The Mozart Effect has had conflicting research indications/conclusions over the years, sort of mixed, but I say " How could Mozart's music do anything but help?" :) +5 answer and +5 question
by WelbyQuentin on July 6th, 2009
That's my attitude. At worst case, you get no smarter but develop a lifelong love of music. No harm and lots of listening pleasure.
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on July 6th, 2009
Exactly! Well-put.
by WelbyQuentin on July 7th, 2009