Five reasons why everyone should have music in their lives
Most of us come across music pretty much every day, whether that be on the radio, TV or a busker on the street. But why is it so important?
Music creates social cohesion, it speaks to all when words can fail, and wherever you go in the world, it is understood. Music is a universal gift and its power to connect people is without question. It is an art form with human interaction at its centre. Regardless of the geography and lack of verbal communication, people communicate, create and celebrate through sound and music.Music has the ability to bring people together by the instruments they play or a shared interest in a particular style of music. We all have been known to move our feet irresistibly to the rhythm of a drum beat or singing our hearts out to encourage our favourite sports team!
Music stimulates the brain which in turn helps with pain relief, reducing stress and memory. A study from Harvard has shown that relaxing music may lower blood pressure and heart rate after physical exertion. It can also improve mood and reduce anxiety and through bringing people together, can be an antidote to loneliness and social isolation.
In a digital age where many services and products are instantly available with the click of a button, learning a musical instrument provides a platform for people to achieve through discipline and perseverance. There are many skills required in order to learn how to play a musical instrument: technique; reading music; expression; listening; and as you continue to perfect these skills, you build resilience.
Similarly, as a member of an ensemble you will develop strong team work and leadership skills, and a real sense of achievement and pride when performing/mastering difficult passages of music, all of which come together to build confidence. These are not only skills required to learn music but important life skills that can also be used in employment and your wider social life.
It provides an opportunity for people from all social and cultural backgrounds to express themselves. Whether it’s to convey a political message, a particular emotion or just for the sheer joy, musicians have used sound and music since the dawn of primitive man as a way of expressing themselves and getting their voices heard.
The joy you can get from music will help lift your spirits and those of everybody else involved. Whether it’s learning your favourite tune, performing on stage or a good old sing-a-long with your mates, music brings fun!
Adapted from https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise/five-reasons-why-music-is-important/zv3krj6
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