Psychology of Music

The Psychology of Everything

by Susan Hallam

How does music affect our moods?

What is the best way to develop musical skills?

How does the definition of music vary between cultures?

The Psychology of Music explores the important impact music has on our everyday lives, and its influence on society, groups and individual people. It demonstrates how music can benefit our intellectual functioning, and health and well-being, and examines musical ability as both a gift and something that can be developed through learning and practice.

Music can enhance our understanding of humanity and modern life and The Psychology of Music shows us the significance of music, and the power it can have over our behaviour.

Genres: Music, Psychology

124 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2018

Reviews

[Jb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite bland and dry, except for a very few mention of the author own research

[Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do you like music and psychology? This book addresses both. The subjects are intertwined in an informative way. Going through these pages, readers will learn about things like mood and music, musical skills (Is talent natural or developed?), perfect pitch versus relative pitch, music defined in different parts of the world (What constitutes music?), how does music affect learning in other fields, and much more.

This book is enlightening and entertaining. Some of its contents will seem to offer intrinsic knowledge, but some will offer surprises.

This is a great way to see music in a different light but also to see humanity in one as well. Music is a strong presence in life, so this book will give something valuable to readers.

[S A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scientifically explained why music encourages many positive activities in a body and the spirit.

[Alethea · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an enjoyable read. The language is a bit too academic. I would have preferred it if it were written in more layman terms.