♫ In the 21st century, many children have been introduced to the art of music at a very tender age, and research shows that music at an early age may actually improve brain function. Music is a gratifying activity which calms many people when they are stressed and also boosts mental abilities. Researchers at the Institute for Music and the Mind at McMaster University organized a test which would compare preschoolers who had taken music lessons with those who had not. According to this expirament, musical training at an early age seemed to help the brain's aauditory cortex. They also say that changes in memory and learning ability were witnessed.
Research continued in Ohio State University showed that music does not necessarily have to improve IQ and test scores; however, their research does support the fact that music stimulates responses in the auditory cortex of the brain. This subject could bring up controversy because there are many factors which affects a childs learning ability. However, there is no doubt that music does stimulate the brain and has positive affects regarding judgment, and reasoning.♫
Research continued in Ohio State University showed that music does not necessarily have to improve IQ and test scores; however, their research does support the fact that music stimulates responses in the auditory cortex of the brain. This subject could bring up controversy because there are many factors which affects a childs learning ability. However, there is no doubt that music does stimulate the brain and has positive affects regarding judgment, and reasoning.♫
♫My thoughts on the matter...♫
As a child who was braught up drowned in music, I find that music is always a place to escape and find peace. I started singing at the age of three and play the piano, flute, and harmonium. Most children in our district are given the choice of playing an instrument and most children do. Over the years, I do feel like music has helped me conentrate and focus. When we play in band, we have to listen to other instruments so we dont overplay, and in choir we have to blend our voice with those around us. Without noticing we are doing so many things at once. We are reading the music, analyzing it, playing it on our instrument, focusing on what the teacher is conducting, and listen to the intruments around us. All of this trains our minds and stimulates brain activity. I also noticed that even though early morning band required us to wake early, I felt more attentive throughout the day. However this may only affect me personally, but you never know!♫
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