ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Research demonstrates that both music-making and music listening have an ability to modulate autonomic nervous system activity.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Music reaches parts of the brain that other things can’t, ” says Loveday. “It’s a strong cognitive stimulus that grows the brain in a way that nothing else does, and the evidence that musical training enhances things like working memory and language is very robust.”

Detailed explanation-3: -The recognition and understanding of pitch and tone are mainly handled by the auditory cortex. This part of the brain also does a lot of the work to analyze a song’s melody and harmony. Some research shows that the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex contribute, too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Music is effective for relaxation and stress management. Research confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8-14 hertz or cycles per second).