Since ancient times, scientists have known about the impact of music on humans. The music calmed and healed. But special attention to its effects on human brain activity arose at the end of the twentieth century. Studies by American scientist Don Campbell have determined that classical music can not only heal, but also enhance intellectual abilities. This effect was called the “Mozart effect,"
because the music of this composer has the most powerful influence.
Various studies were conducted that showed that even a ten-minute listening to Mozart's music increases the intelligence coefficient by 9 units. In addition, it improves memory, attention, mathematical abilities, and spatial thinking. This was tested on students whose test results improved after listening to her.
Why does this music have such an impact? The Mozart effect arises because this composer maintains volume intervals in the works corresponding to the biocurrents of the human brain. And the sound line of this music most closely matches the timbre of the voice. In addition, Mozart wrote mainly in major tones, so his works so attract listeners and facilitate the work of the brain.
For many years, experiments have been conducted on the effect of music on children. The effect of Mozart is that its smooth and charming music has a calming effect, improves mood and stimulates the creativity of the brain. When children under three years old often listen to this music, they develop better. It improves speech, learning abilities, coordination of movements and soothes with nervous excitement.
The Mozart effect for newborns is also proven. Listening to his music before
birth, children are born more calm, less irritable, they have more developed speech. It is easier to calm such children, and they are better trained. In addition, if you turn it on during childbirth, they flow much easier.
Scientists have conducted numerous studies on the effect of classical music on animals and plants. The Mozart effect extends to them. For example, plants yield greater yields, yields increase in cows, and laboratory rats show better results in tests for the level of thinking.
There are so many examples where listening to music has healed people from many diseases. For example, the Mozart effect helped Gerard
Depardieu recover from stuttering. Listening to this composer's sonatas can help patients with Alzheimer's disease and reduce the intensity of epileptic seizures.
Mozart's music is used in the treatment of neurological diseases, to improve coordination of movements and fine motor skills of the hands. It improves hearing, memory and speech, and also helps to cope with mental problems. What is the reason for this?
Scientists believe that Mozart’s music has this effect because it contains many high-frequency sounds. They resonate with the frequencies of the human brain and improve thinking. It is also proven that these sounds strengthen the muscles of the ear and improve memory.