Music, defined by the Greeks as the “art of the muses”, is, according to the traditional definition of the term, the art of organizing in a sensitive and logical way a coherent combination of sounds and silences. Something that is done using the basic principles of melody, harmony and rhythm, through the intervention of complex psychoanalytic processes, of these latter processes is responsible for music therapy.
The rhythm, harmony and melody that make up the music have long been used in medical treatments, although it is true that music does not heal on its own, today many therapists bet on music therapy as a complement to the treatment for the benefits it brings. directly to the mood and when relieving symptoms of certain pathologies. Medical research shows its effects on blood pressure, heart rate and even oxygen saturation. Impressive, isn’t it?
“Music restores the destroyed spirits and relieves the works born of the spirit. -Miguel de Cervantes-
From recent research conducted by the Finnish University of Jyv-skyl, a method has been developed through which it is possible to study how the brain processes different aspects of music One of the most innovative discoveries of this research is that the areas of the The Limbic System of the Brain, which is associated with our emotions, is directly affected by rhythm and tone.
These same researchers also noted that patch treatment is associated with the activation of the so-called pre-established neurological network, a set of regions that may be responsible for the activity that develops the resting mind, and which is also related to hiking processes and creativity.
We could say that, as with other types of stimuli, when we listen to a song, it provokes in us answers of a very different kind, responses that remain a particular representation of what the notes we hear and of our own experience suggest.
Through our musical tastes we project our personality and can manifest, for example, how we are, how we feel at a given time, or our mood towards others.
“The art of music is the closest thing to tears and memories. -Oscar Wilde-
Have you ever wondered where this sense of well-being comes from when you listen to your favorite music?Music therapy has the answer. Activation of the accumbens nucleus, such as sexual attraction or any experience that gives us pleasure, causes our brain to release dopamine every time we listen to our favorite songs.
New research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology shows that participants’ mood has visibly improved in the short term and that their happiness has increased when they listen to positive or optimistic music for two weeks.
The study also indicates that sad songs have the opposite effect, emphasizing that personal happiness can be considered a task in the hands of the person, they found that people, instead of repeatedly evaluating how happy they are, focus on taking advantage of the positive situation. they were experimenting.
Research suggests that happiness is related to a higher likelihood of good social behavior, better physical health, better gains and greater satisfaction in a relationship.
“Anyone who listens to music feels their loneliness suddenly fill up. -Robert Browning-