The Psychology of Music

The Psychology of Everything

by Susan Hallam

This book covers key concepts relating to the psychology of music including the evolutionary purpose of music, the processing of music, musical ability, and musical skills. It also examines the impact music has on everyday life and on health and well-being, and the benefits of music to intellectual functioning. It covers the way in which music enriches humanity, how it relates to religion and spirituality, and how it used to enhance and manipulate people. This is the ideal introductory resource for students on a range of courses who are exploring music in relation to psychology, as well as general readers interested in this topic.

Genres: Music, Psychology

132 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 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.