The effect of music on brain & intelligence

Music in its various forms has been known to bring out some really positive and better changes in the overall physiology of a human being, and this has been compounded with tests as well. Music has the power to change the mind of a person to such an extent that it even becomes a life changer or a creator of a new outlook. For many people, sound is another God which has a religion called music. In the following excerpt we look at how music changes our general physiology.

Observatory powers:

An avid listener to music will be able to differentiate between the sounds produced by the different instruments and that enables the person to have a better sense of attention. The attention to detail and the ability to make out finer points is heightened in such a person. While doing this the listener is also developing the ability to concentrate better on a particular thing and this means better observational powers. People who are fond of music are better at deciphering things and their sense and judgment are also heightened.

Memorization:

Listeners to music also display a remarkable increase in the amount of things they can remember. This can be attributed to the concentration that a music lover has towards a piece of music, and he is able to relate to every part of it with a conscious soul. This is the reason why pieces of information synchronized with music are easier to remember. Music gives us the power to remember more.

Mathematics:

Just like other forms of learning, music can also be used to make people understand the nuances and complexities surrounding numbers and calculations. As mentioned earlier, pieces of information strung together with music creates a deeper impression on the mind of a person, and if the same is done for numbers, the listener would be able to better comprehend what’s really going on with the figures while comprehending a piece of music as well.

Coordination:

When a person learns to play music through a musical instrument, then he is effectively laying down the foundations of a stringer bond and synchronization between the mind and body. This is why proficient musicians develop a keen sync between their mind and their bodies and their actions are highly coordinated and conducive to the job they are doing. For that matter, music helps you develop a better relationship between the mental and the physical self, which creates a better harmony.

Abstract Reasoning:

There is music that is highly experimental and innovative. So when the mind becomes adept to listening such pieces where unexpected notes or chords make their appearance, it opens up for new vistas for the mind to ponder over and the gates for greater creativity are effectively opened. By listening to music that is highly unexpected the mind is able to think out of the box and this helps in elevating an individual’s creativity to a whole lot degree.

Relief from stress:

Good music has this power to calm the nerves of a human being with ease that not many methods can be proud of. Deep listening promotes a healthy state of mind where it actually forgets about the problems of the world at large, and gets wholly involved in the music piece. This helps the listener to ease off after a hard day’s work and helps him to rewind.

Discipline:

Music also poses several challenges that can help an
individual stay focused and clear about his goals. When a person learns to play music he is actually going up a steep slope of learning where both his mind and body are actively involved. This helps in brain development.