#UISPsyofMusic Ever get chills while listening to music? It could mean you have a sensory superpower! Check out this article: www.discovery.com/science/Gett...

How rhythm shapes our lives Rhythm plays an important role in how we perceive and connect with the world around us, even playing a role in our social lives and health.

#UISPsyofMusic This week, the topic of rhythm came up. When thinking about this in terms of music, I realized how important it is to the world around us. Check out this article by the BBC to learn more! bbc.com/future/artic...

About Noise and Reproductive Health How mothers can protect a developing baby from noise during pregnancy.

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Pregnant or know someone who is?
Sound can travel through a pregnant woman's body. Very loud noises may be able to damage a developing fetus's hearing. Read more here: www.cdc.gov/niosh/reprod...

This week we talked about our first experience with lyric-less music. Thinking about that was hard, but I am pretty sure it would have had to have been a Disney movie end-credit scene. I've always thought that lyric-less music strikes my emotions more. Anyone else feel this way?
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Relaxation by Alex Dean on Apple Music Playlist · 11 Songs

For this week's post, I thought I'd share a playlist I created for my #UISPsyofMusic course. This is one full of songs I love to listen to when I relax, and I plan on continuing to build upon it. Anyone using apple music feel free to follow! music.apple.com/us/playlist/...

The Evolution of Music: Human and Non-Human why do people make music? How did musical abilities evolve? Recent years have seen a revival in evolutionary explanations. There is debate concerning the g

A great read about music and how it came to be. This was the current topic in my Psychology of Music course. #UISPsyofMusic
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How Music Resonates in the Brain Scientists tune in to the brain’s emotional response to music

For my psychology of music course, I'll be sharing things about music as it relates to the course once per week!

This article is really interesting! I'd recommend anyone check it out: magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/how...

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