Interesting facts about music

Whenever you go to a bar or a disco, the music is really loud, but there is actually a very interesting reason why. The louder the music gets, the more people start drinking. Studies have shown that most people finish their drinks faster when the music is playing above normal levels.

You’ve probably heard that plants have feelings; well this might actually be true. Studies have shown that plants can respond to sound; they can grow at a more accelerated rate when they are exposed to music. If you’d like your plants to grow faster, you can play classical music.

Most of us have a favorite song and we constantly repeat the music we like, because of the sense of anticipation we get when we’re listening to a song we know. Another interesting fact is that our favorite song often makes us remember an important event in our lives.

Experts say that listening to music when you are stressed can have a relaxing effect on our mind and bodies. You’ll get better results if you listen to quiet classical music; it can act as a good distraction that lets you explore your emotions.

When we can’t find the right words to express our feelings, music can be very useful. It’s amazing how we can relate to certain songs; Charles Darwin stated that musical skills often helped people find a mate, so music has definitely influenced human civilization in many ways.

Your music taste can determine many of your personality traits. Those who like complex music tend to be more open to new experiences while those who like country music tend to be more conservative and honest. The most intelligent people often listen to classical music such as Beethoven or Mozart.

Music can have many different effects on people; according to a research made by Frontier in Psychology, people who were listening to their favorite relaxing music gave more money to others, while those who were listening to music they didn’t like, gave significantly less money.

Contrary to popular belief, the guitar is not the best-selling instrument in the world, but the harmonica. Many people choose this instrument because it is easier to carry and play. Harmonicas originated in Europe during the early 1800s and they became more popular in the U.S. until the 1920s.

Studies have shown that once you turn up the volume, it can help increase exercise endurance and performance. The rhythm of the music can stimulate the motor area of the brain so it makes you want to move. If you struggle while you’re at the gym, listening to music is a great idea!

Happiness and music are closely related because our brains interpret and react emotionally to music. When you listen to “happy music” you start breathing faster and you start feeling more motivated. According to researchers at the Cal State University, hospitalized children were happier during music therapy.

According to a study published in 2010, 90% of people feel shivers down the spine when listening to music because it stimulates a pathway in the brain that releases dopamine. Sad music often makes you feel more chills than happy music, even though any genre can make you feel chills.

You have probably heard of the “Mozart effect” which states that music can make you smarter, relieve stress, improve communication and increase efficiency. If you’re having trouble at work, listening to classical music can help you concentrate and get your workload done.

If you listen to music on a regular basis your brain structure can be altered. Studies have shown that changes associated with learning can happen at the connections between neurons. Musicians tend to be smarter because musical instruments engage every area of the brain at once.

Music can have a direct impact on our ability to connect with other people because it activates many areas of your brain, including the ones that in charge of thinking and feeling. Studies have shown that people often affiliate musical taste with certain values, so what you think of someone might be influenced by their music taste.

Musical training can improve your memory and spatial learning. Studies have shown that musicians tend to learn in a more effective way because music can also boost people’s numeracy and literally skills.

Experts say that listening to music or playing an instrument in old age can help your brain stay healthy. It can also help people who have had brain damage by regaining partial or full access to memories.

Some of the common problems that interfere with sleep are stress and anxiety. Since listening to relaxing music can help you release all the anxiety, research has shown that listening to music at certain times promotes sleep quality.

As we mentioned before, listening to music can be a “good distraction”. Music can also help those who suffer from anxiety, many hospitals have tried music therapy with their patients and they have had satisfying results.