Music has extraordinary power to move us, but how and why does it affect us? What is going on, emotionally, physically and cognitively when listeners have strong emotional responses to music? This is a highly readable, original and philosophically important book for anyone who has ever been moved by music.

Can music really arouse emotions? If so, what emotions, and how? Why do listeners respond with different emotions to the same piece of music? Are emotions to music different from other emotions? Why do we respond to fictional events in art as if they were real, even though we know they're not? What is it that makes a performance of music emotionally expressive? Based on ground-breaking research, Musical Emotions Explained explores how music expresses and arouses emotions, and how it becomes an object of aesthetic judgments. Within the book, Juslin demonstrates how psychological mechanisms from our ancient past engage with meanings in music at multiple levels of the brain to evoke a broad variety of affective states - from startle responses to profound aesthetic emotions. He also explores why these mechanisms respond to music. Written by one of the leading researchers in the field, the book is richly illustrated with music examples from everyday life, and explains with clarity and rigour the manifold ways in which music may engage our emotions.

'Why and how does music make us feel emotions?' The author offers unique perspectives in this collection of music essays and lectures, which should appeal to people who have music training such as music courses, piano lessons, school band, orchestra or chorus participation. The ability to read music notation will help, but any intellectually curious person who loves music and enjoys philosophical ideas will find value here.

As a lifelong music enthusiast, I've always been captivated by its power. A song can transport me, make me laugh or cry, or simply leave me lost in a world of beautiful sound. But the question always lingered: how does music work its magic? This book isn't some dry, academic text. It's my invitation to you on a thrilling adventure - a journey inside your own head to explore the fascinating world of the musical mind. Imagine music as a captivating conversation, with melodies and harmonies weaving a tapestry that transcends words. We'll crack the code together, learning how composers use these elements to evoke emotions, tell stories, and tap into the deepest parts of ourselves. From the heart-wrenching beauty of a symphony to the infectious energy of your favorite pop tune, we'll uncover the secrets behind how music moves us. But this exploration goes beyond the music itself. We'll delve into the exciting field of neuroscience, uncovering how music interacts with your brain in surprising ways. You'll discover how music can: Boost your brainpower: Learn how music can enhance learning, memory, and even focus. Unlock your inner zen: Discover the power of music to reduce stress, anxiety, and even alleviate symptoms of depression. Experience music in a whole new way: Explore the cutting-edge science of personalized music, designed to tap into your unique brainwaves and optimize your well-being. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a casual listener, or simply someone who's ever been moved by a song, this book is for you. Join me on this journey to: Unravel the mysteries of how we perceive music Explore the science behind your favorite songs Discover the profound impact of music on your mind and body Unlock your own musical potential Open this book and embark on a thrilling voyage through the musical mind. It's a celebration of creativity, a testament to the power of music, and a chance to rediscover the magic that surrounds you every time you hit play.

There is much music in our lives -yet we know little about its function. Music is one of man's most remarkable inventions - though possibly it may not be his invention at all: like his capacity for language his capacity for music may be a naturally evolved biologic .function. All cultures and societies have music. Music differs from the sounds of speech and from other sounds, but only now do we find ourselves at the threshold of being able to find out how our brain processes musical sounds differently from other sounds. We are going through an exciting time when these questions and the question of how music moves us are being seriously investigated for the first time from the perspective of the co-ordinated functioning of the organism: the perspective of brain function, motor function as well as perception and experience. There is so much we do not yet know. But the roads to that knowledge are being opened, and the coming years are likely to see much progress towards providing answers and raising new questions. These questions are different from those music theorists have asked themselves: they deal not with the structure of a musical score (although that knowledge is important and necessary) but with music in the flesh: music not outside of man to be looked at from written symbols, but music-man as a living entity or system.

Music and Emotion: Connecting Through Melody delves into the profound relationship between music and our emotional lives. This comprehensive exploration takes you through the fundamental elements of music—melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, and texture—and their powerful effects on our emotions. Discover how music influences emotional development, serves as a tool for healing, and shapes our experiences in media and culture. From the early pioneers of emotional music to the latest technological advancements, this book offers a deep dive into how music moves us. Whether you're a musician, therapist, or music lover, Music and Emotion: Connecting Through Melody provides valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your understanding of music's emotional power.

With the advent of modern cognitive neuroscience and new tools of studying the human brain "live," music as a highly complex, temporally ordered and rule-based sensory language quickly became a fascinating topic of study. The question of "how" music moves us, stimulates our thoughts, feelings, and kinesthetic sense, and how it can reach the human experience in profound ways is now measured with the advent of modern cognitive neuroscience. The goal of Rhythm, Music and the Brain is an attempt to bring the knowledge of the arts and the sciences and review our current state of study about the brain and music, specifically rhythm. The author provides a thorough examination of the current state of research, including the biomedical applications of neurological music therapy in sensorimotor speech and cognitive rehabilitation. This book will be of interest for the lay and professional reader in the sciences and arts as well as the professionals in the fields of neuroscientific research, medicine, and rehabilitation.