Tuesday 11 December 2012

Music and Emotions - Adwina Daulin



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Every human being experiences joy, sadness, anger, and other such feelings.  We all are host to scores of emotions which control what we say and how we act.  Many times outside events or people are what trigger our emotions.  Music is one of these these things.
              
               The specific song you are listening to can affect how you feel.  Different types of music may make you cry, laugh, or even feel anger.  Music from composers Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninov are often found to be very moving.  Some compositions, such as Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' and Vaughan Williams 'Fantasia on a Theme at Thomas Tollins', renew your oneness with God by getting through your outer layers and connection with your heart and soul.  Music can also help you release your emotions.  Battling up your feeling can lead to an unhealthy emotional state.  You need to express your emotions, not repress them.
              

               Different types of music affect different parts of your body.  The emotional body is most influenced by woodwinds and string instruments.  Certain songs also cause feeling to emerge.  Beethoven's 'Emperor Concerto' is known to motivate, strenthen will power, and give courage.  Marches focus you on the task at hand, which is probably why the ary uses them.  National anthems unify the people of a country.  The are written to inspire loyalty and patriotism. 
              
               Listeners are often moved to great emotion by classical composers especially.  Such compositions usually contain a myth, story or is an "ode to God".  The music of the modern era is not as conclusive because your emotions are affected by the lyrics.  Even if the music is high pitched and in a major key you may be sad if it is about suicide. 
              
               Certain types of sounds and music create feelings of relaxation, balance and healing.  These usually include lyrical, flowing melodies and chord arrangements.  Particular chord arrangements can create an atmosphere of openness and peace.  The pitch of notes also has an effect.  Deep sounds (which have slow frequencies) sooth, relax, and heal.  High sounds (which have fast frequencies) refresh and recharge the brain.  Another factor is the key.  Major keys generally have a happy, uplifting feel, while minor keys are more mysterious and sad. 




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