Effects Of Music On Memory And Studying

Music, one of the many factors that enhance our lives, has been a widely ranged field. From Classical music to Hip Hop, there are listeners of all ages, each having their own preference of music. Through research, it has been discovered that memory can be affected by many different factors, including music. Music has been found to stimulate parts of the brain, alleviating stress and depression. Additional research also shows that music, especially Classical, enhances the storage and recall of memory. Therefore we decided to test the effect of music on memory to evaluate the changes and differences.

This literature review will discuss the different ways in which music can affect the brain and its functions. Firstly, the effects that music can have in a school environment will be discussed and how they can affect the school environment. A correlation between musical knowledge and different aspects of learning will be made, while also discussing the importance of the concrete operational mental phase that the brain goes through. Following that, the connection between reading music and reading books in school will be shown, while also giving an example of how music helps your brain learn a secondary language and mathematical ability. After that, there will be an example of a study that was conducted that disproved that music provides any sort of academic advantages, and instead offers more benefits to building self-esteem. The effectiveness of background music will be discussed following that section, and examples of studies will be given in which background music had helped reduce bullying in a school, and how incorrectly played background music would impair the musicians’ ability to take certain tests effectively. Music therapy will be discussed after that. The description of what it is, how effective it is and how it can affect the clients who wish to participate in musical therapy.

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This study attempts to prove that certain music can be used to improve attention, elicit good mood, which will in turn enhance study environment.

It can be proven, through literary research and personal experiences, that music has a positive effect on learning and memory. It can be concluded that these positive effects have an impact on patients with Alzheimer’s, on the motor skills and auditory memory of mentally disabled children, on students attempting to remember subject manner that they are learning, and on the affectivity of advertisements. On a personal note, music has facilitated my ability to remember things, both positive and negative, a number of times. For example, in high school I memorized the days of the week in French by singing them along with a tune that was already familiar to me. I have also had multiple experiences in which I remember things that I do not want

Overall music can be an empowering studying device. One must just know when it is appropriate to help them and when it is actually helping them because even though music is great, some people simply don’t do better with music. So the next time you are struggling with working slow as molasses in January, consider plugging in to your device and see if it works for you to focus and block out the world around you.

Practicing music affects human brains by improving intellectual and emotional skills. When a person plays an instrument, certain parts of the brain which are involved in controlling memory, hearing and motor skills are activated. In training music, a huge load of memory is required because a brain has to receive complicated auditory input. Therefore, the capacity to memorize expands and increases effectively (Spray, 2015). Songs don 't only help kids memorize alphabets or learn new words, but also aid adult 's ability to remember. A study from Ried School of Music, University of Edinburgh found that adults can remember a new foreign language better if they sing instead of speak the words (2014). The explanation is because rhythm, rhyme and alliteration in music put new words in a pattern and organize them. Thus, when one sings a song, the pattern comes out of their mind in sequence. It helps them recall the words quickly (Roediger). Music acts in the same function as visual image which is to illustrate abstract concepts into more concrete pictures.

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Have you ever felt as though listening to music helped you focus when learning? Have you felt it increased your brain activity and made you work better and faster? Music is a fascinating element used by many people from different cultures to express themselves and learn. An argument at large with the use of music is, can music truly further and express learning and cognitive development? Like most debates, this topic has two opposing sides, as to whether it can or cannot affect the brain. On one side, it has been said that music has a positive effect on learning, development and brain activity and on the other hand, it has been said to have little to no effect. From the research and studies conducted, music has a positive effect on cognitive development, recall and learning. When working, listening to music can

Whether you play a musical instrument, or listen to it, it can have great influence in how a person can learn like a song to help them learn a certain order of words for a test. Mary points out that learning how to play music isn’t easy. However, after a student learns how to play, it usually brings joy to the individual and the people around them. Some tests have shown that students who have music in their lives do better academically. Students once again apply the elements of self-control and discipline into other classes. Music can affect a student’s social stand point as well. Music connects individuals, groups and even also connects countries. There are organizations that take students worldwide to share music. In sum music plays a key role not only in education, but in strengthening soul and emotional bonds amongst people in general. Music has integrated itself into the human life so much that it is imperative for us to survive because of the mind-set, relief it brings, and the spiritual side to it.

It is often questioned whether listening to or not listening to music is more beneficial when completing tasks; examples of tasks include studying, completing work assignments and projects, reading, etc. This inquiry is significant because many individuals enjoy listening to music while engaging in other activities, but would probably not do so if they knew that it was counterproductive to their performance. When performing such tasks, a specific type of memory called working memory is utilized and is defined as immediate conscious processing (Ries, Hamilton, & Grossmann, 2010). This form of memory processing is relevant because it is often questioned whether music or no music is more conducive to immediate conscious processing, such as memorization.

In this article, the author is linking music with academics. He gives various details about the current education system. He gives a suggestion about solving problems; one must give full attention to the problem continuously and work on it until a solution is found.According to Dana foundation research, high level of music practice can lead to better engagement of cognitive control processes and can reduce post error interference. The author also mentions that there are no B+ averages in music

The article “The effects of music on achievement, attitude and retention in primary school English lessons” by Koksal, Yagisan, and Cekic show the impact music has in the classroom. The Article claims “best learning environment is one that includes music” (Köksal, et al. 1897). Meaning music activates different parts of the brain that coincide with memory. Through an experimental study mentioned in the article shows music has a “increased achievement in English vocabulary learning” (Köksal, et al. 1899). Memory channels are activated and students are able to retain what is being taught through the use of music. Therefore the article suggests music is a method that can be used in primary schools to exercise the mind helping students hold onto what they learn for longer periods of time. The authors argue music brings out a different level of intelligence in the classroom. However the article fails to briefly describe traditional methods, other possible methods, and possible defaults of a music learning environment jeopardizing a overall well conducted study of music used as a source of education.

With allusion to the previous set of questions (Figures 1 & 2), slightly more than half of the students have answered that they have felt more productive when studying with music, which may reinforce the high retention rate. This may be the contributing factor via the creation of a comfortable environment, thus making it easier for the student to

In recent years it’s become noticeable that students are using all different forms of music to help them while studying or doing homework. When listening to music one may notice how that person may tap their foot or drum their fingers, even though they appear to be focused on the task in front of them. The rhythm of the piece, whether it is fast or slow, causes the listener’s heartbeat to synch with it (How Music Affects Our Mood, 2014). The question however is which music to listen to. In some studies, test subjects show that the louder the music the more distracted the subjects became (Manthei, 2014). Doctor Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist in Britain, says, “If you choose the right music for the topic you are