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MUSIC Language of the Soul

MUSIC Language of the Soul. Raquel Kunzler. Music and Health. Medical practitioners have linked music to our general health. Listening to music has positive health effects on people of all ages. Music , as tool of healing, was recognized by Aristotle and Plato. . Music Therapy.

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MUSIC Language of the Soul

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  1. MUSICLanguage of the Soul Raquel Kunzler

  2. Music and Health Medical practitioners have linked music to our general health. Listening to music has positive health effects on people of all ages. Music, as tool of healing, was recognized by Aristotle and Plato.

  3. Music Therapy Therapeutic benefits of music are traced back to ancient times. Research supports its effectiveness in healthcare settings Music therapy can be designed to: express feelings enhance memory improve communication

  4. Music Studies • Dorothy Retallack’s Experiments • Plants that were exposed to classical music leaned toward the speakers and began to grow and flourish. • Plants exposed to Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin leaned 70 degrees away from the speakers. Their leaves became weak and their blossoms drooped.

  5. Music Studies • Tony Romano follow up experiment • Two tomato plants exposed Judas Priest • One played backwards and one forwards.

  6. Played Forward Played Backward

  7. Music Studies • 1950s Eugene Canby- Canada • Effects of violin music on wheat crops • Discovered wheat crops exposed to violin sonatas increased their yield by 66%

  8. 10 Benefits of Music Education 1. Helps develop brain areas involved in language & reasoning. 6. Require students to stretch their inner resources. 2. More successful on standardized tests. 7. The value of sustained effort to achieve excellence is learned. 8. Conquer fear and take risks 3. Learn to think creatively 9. Means of self-expression. 4. Higher grades in high school. 5. Link between music and spatial intelligence 10. Enhances teamwork skills and self discipline.

  9. Benefits of Listening to Music Can help promote a sound sleep Pain killer through release of endorphins Stress Reducer:soothing music Boostsexercise performance Spiritual Health: worship in a meaningfulway

  10. References • http://www.musictherapy.org/ • http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/12benefits.html • http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/10-benefits-of-listening-to-music-19402577#ixzz1BEGKQXyi • http://www.ehow.com/about_6361138_music-affects-plants-animals.html#ixzz1BEWeygev • http://www.dovesong.com/positive_music/plant_experiments.asp • http://pietmondriaan.com/tag/reversed/ • http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1929994,00.html • http://dreyloves.blogspot.com/2009/07/musics-effects-on-plants-no-kidding.html

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