Topic > How Music Affects the Brain - 1519

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, charm and joy to life and everything." The Greek philosopher Plato, already in the years BC, knew the effect of music not only on society, but also on ourselves as individuals. Life without music is like a silent film, obviously something is missing. Of course, you can enjoy the movie in some way, but when played with sound or music, the movie is instantly enhanced and easier to view. This also applies to our daily life. In addition to improving our daily lives, music also improves our body and brain. No matter what genre of music you listen to, it will affect your brain in numerous ways. Music is a key factor for positive brain growth, as it positively affects our mood and health. First, music can surprisingly influence one's intelligence. Some may think that this fact is absurd and not true, but according to studies, music can positively influence spatial intelligence. Spatial intelligence can be defined as the ability to perceive the world accurately and form mental images of objects. Spatial intelligence helps students solve algebra problems and put items in their backpacks for school every day. Studies show that students who study music tend to get better scores on SATs than students who do not participate in musical activities. They also get higher grades in school than students who don't study the arts. Not only do music students excel on tests, but they also learn more about other cultures and languages. This is because not all music comes from America or American roots and if the musician wants to fully understand a song, he or she may need to know more about its heritage. Students who study music also solve problems much more easily and quickly by imagining different solutions and rejecting them