Positive Effects of Music: How can something intangible be so powerful?

Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. You turn on your favorite song, and you automatically start humming or singing. Music instantly improves our mood and mind state. If we are upset with something and hear some soothing music, how quickly do we feel better? It doesn’t happen without any reason. Research has found that when we listen to music, it triggers a release of Dopamine – a naturally occurring happy chemical to the brain. Now Dopamine is not only released during peak musical moments but also when we anticipate those moments.

The human brain and nervous system are hard-wired to distinguish music from noise and respond to rhythm and repetition, tones and tunes. How can something intangible be so powerful?

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