Many articles and research support the idea that classical music has positive effects on our concentration. There are a lot more positive effects on us also. “Classical Music has the tendency to calm the body and stimulate the mind because its rhythm matches typical body functions, like the heartbeat and breathing”, which makes your mind clear so you can concentrate more easily. (Beckett, “Effects of Classical Music on Concentration”) When you can concentrate on one thing, you can learn it fast. “Classical music decreases tension… and music enhances spatial IQ by increasing short and long-term memory.” Just by listening to classical music the brain can develop a lot. “Music from the baroque and classical periods causes the brain to experience more serotonin release, letting the body and mind perform better when listening to these logical compositions” (Maglione, “Effects of Classical Music on the Brain”). According to the Mozart Effect, children who are familiar with classical music will experience advantages at school and other skills. “Music plays a vital role in calming the nerves and soothing one’s mind. Flat musical notes induce sleep, while natural notes provide the mind with alertness” (Oak, “Effects of Music on the Mind and Brain”).
Since classical music has positive effects on memory, it also improves children’s education at school. “Children who take music lessons will experience advantages in cognitive skills.” (Maglione, “Effects of Classical Music on the Brain”). Classical music helps children to concentrate more and increases the patience in them, which makes them learn faster than kids who do not listen to classical music. Children become more positive and develop a better attitude because of increased levels of serotonin in their brains. Music makes children’s brains function more, so it helps them develop better reading and literacy skills, mathematical abilities, and creativity. But it does not affect only children. “Easy listening music or relaxing classics improve the duration and intensity concentration in all age groups and ability levels” ("Surprising Effects of Music"). And not only does it help mentally, it also benefits us physically. For example: music improves athletic performance. Choosing cheerful or fast music makes you move easier. It also helps you perform better at your work with music in the background. What else can music do for you? Music has healing powers. “Music can help migraine and chronic headache sufferers reduce the intensity and duration of the headaches” (“Surprising Effects of Music”). More quiet or slow classical music can help reduce stress regardless of your age, and also aids in relaxing your muscles by releasing some tension; flat notes in classical music helps increase sleep. Many people suffering from insomnia can also listen to classical music before going to bed, making life more valuable and positive. Different groups of people can also benefit from listening to classical music.
Classical music is used by a variety of groups of people in society. Police departments have used classical music to help assist in the reduction of crimes. The results were surprising: “after playing the music for six months: robberies were cut by 33 percent, staff assaults decreased by 25 percent, and vandalism went down 37 percent” (“How Classical Music Can Reduce Crime, Benefit Your Mood and Increase Your Spending.”). We can always hear music in hospitals. Like mentioned before, classical music decreases stress and anxiety, so it is used for patients. Patients are able to relax easier, and also experience a reduction in the amount of pain. Even shop owners use classical music in order to increase their customers spending. It makes customer lose track of time, and affects their critical thinking. Classical music is played in your environment, and some are not aware of its affects.
Do you still think that listening to classical music is boring, even after knowing all of its amazing powers? There is a reason why classical composers made a rule of steady beats. The secrets of classical music are hidden behind their beats and rhythm; there are many people out there who are researching classical music, and the results are always surprisingly positive.
Work Cited
Beckett, Graham. "Effects of Classical Music on Concentration.” Ehow.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
Classical music calms the body and stimulates the mind. It is also helpful for mental concentration and test taking, but classical music had a negative impact on students taking math exams.
Copley, Jennifer. "Psychology of Classical Music: Research on Mood, Intelligence, Learning, Epilepsy & Mozart Effects." Suite101.com: Online Magazine and Writers' Network. 7 May 2008. Web. 18 Jan. 2011.
Classical music decreases tension and anxiety, increases linguistic abilities, and also helps also epilepsy. It does not necessarily affect other feelings. Mozart’s music may increase specific types of intelligence.
"How Classical Music Can Reduce Crime, Benefit Your Mood and Increase Your Spending." 10 June 2005. Sixwise.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
The research tells us that classical music reduced robberies by 33 percent, staff assaults decreased by 25 percent and vandalism dropped to 37 percent. Classical is used by polices, shop owners to avoid and reduce crimes. Hospitals play classical music for patients. Classical music is played in stores, because it increases spending.
Maglione, Francesca Silvia. "Effect of Classical Music on the Brain." 2 March 2006. Classicalforums.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
I learned from this article how classical music affects out mood, brain, memory, and our quality of life. There is scientific proof that listening to charming music arouses and maximizes pleasant feelings, because the brain let is off a certain amount of seratonin. Students taking music lessons are more improved in cognitive skills. Modern music does not have the same positive effects on our brain because it does not have the right balance of rhythm and melody.
Oak, Manali. "Effects of Music on the Mind and Brain." Buzzle.com. Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. Web. 19 Jan. 2011
From this article, I learned about how music has healing abilities on a certain ailments, especially Indian classical music. Soothing musical notes help to avoid mental depression music has powers in calming the nerves and soothing our mind. Flat musical notes helps sleeping, while natural notes clear your mind. It affects process of learning and thinking. Music increases our creativity. It has a direct influence on your mood.
"Positive Effects of Classical Music for Children." 2 Jan 2010. Articlesbase.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
Mozart’s compositions improve children’s performance; makes them think intellectually stronger and smarter. Classical compositions influence children’s creativity and make them more confident. It makes kid more positive and has a better attitude. Helps them motivated and guided. Increase of serotonin makes kids happier.
"Surprising Effects Of Music." Emedexpert.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
Music involves the use of the whole brain. Music is beneficial for learning languages, improving memory, and concentration; it can be distracting if it is too loud. It has positive effects on pain management. It is good for heart, great for relaxing and helps migraines and headaches. Learning music or playing an instrument makes you learn better. Music improves athletic performance, making you move more and be more cheerful. Classical music helps to sleep. Listening to slow, quiet classical music reduces stress.
"The Effects of Classical Music in Education” Hstreasures.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2011.
Classical music calms the body and stimulates the mind. Music is helpful for mental concentration and test-taking, but classical music has a negative impact on students taking math exams.
