Hearing

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​One of the most soothing things in the world is to put your tongue to the roof of your mouth right behind your teeth and sing la, la, la, la, la, la.  When we sing, not only do our vocal cords vibrate, but so do some of our bones.  Hum with your mouth closed, and the sound travels to your inner ear directly through the skull, not bothering with the eardrum.
​This was the opening paragraph to the section on music and emotion and it really caught my attention.  Personally, I don’t sing but I love listening to music and I believe it is the number one thing to calm me down in stressful situations.  I have noticed it have significant beneficial impacts in my life and have heard the same from many of my friends and family.  Many people listen to music in the shower, in the car, while they do homework, while they write/read, while they eat, etc.  Music is invested in many of our lives and we use it to express our feelings and emotions at times we don’t even consciously realize.
​Many psychologists have done research on the effects of music and results have shown it to have many therapeutic benefits.  Music has the ability to reduce stress levels and relax the mind.  Also, music is said to be extremely beneficial during a baby’s development.  For example, when songs are played while babies are playing games they become much more interactive.  Below is an article regarding the benefits of music lessons for young children and the impact it can have on the development of their brains.



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