LEARNIG OBJECTIVES: 1. Recognize how music affects us.
The ancient sages said, "Music, it's the first sound, was born at the same time as the creation of the world.
Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.
Plato
Rhythm and harmony most of all insinuate themselves into the inmost part of the soul … they make a man graceful if he is correctly reared, if not, the opposite.” The purpose for music, Socrates says, is to encourage the development of a good soul.
Socrates
Music is mind, embodied in beautiful sounds.
Ivan Turgenev
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My name is Andrei Shcheglov and today we will speak about music. Pythagoras made music a subject of science in Italy - he founded the science of the "harmony of the spheres. The Pythagoreans used special melodies against anger and rage and taught mathematics to the sound of special melodies. Thus they noticed the beneficial effects of music on the intellect. Aristotle argued that using music could influence the human form and that music had an effect on the ethical side of the soul. Avicenna, the great healer of antiquity, argued that melody was a non-medicinal treatment, along with smells, laughter, and diet. "The universe sounds unaccustomed to human hearing with music. They are played by music, a reflection of cosmic harmony. Man can tune in to the sound of the beautiful melodies of the universe, gaining physical health and spiritual strength in the process," the ancient treatises state.
For our ancestors, music was, first of all, an active stimulant for the activities they performed, and only then a means of pleasant recreation and entertainment.
Do you want to create and maintain the perfect mood? Music is the answer! Before bed, put on some calming and soothing tunes to help reduce thoughts and promote relaxation. When you wake up, why not try some upbeat and energizing music to get you up and ready to start your day? And if you're feeling a bit down, why not listen to some cheerful and energizing music? Feel the rhythm and let it lift your spirits! I guarantee it will make you feel happier.
Many studies speak of the positive effects of Mozart's music on the human body. There is even such a concept as the "Mozart effect. In 1993, scientists from the University of California, Irvine reported the results of their experiment: volunteers who played the works of the great composer did better on tests of spatial reasoning.
Music not only affects the mood, but also helps to focus. 130 developers, who switched to a remote format of work because of the pandemic, were tested. As the survey showed, IT professionals felt more productive and creative if they worked while listening to music. Another positive effect is that music helps you not to be distracted by noise, which prevents you from focusing on work. And if there's a noisy road near you or it's noisy because of the neighbors, put on some music. But not all music helps you focus on your work. For example, music with lyrics makes us more distracted, so it's better to include classical instrumental compositions while working.
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