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Since we were little, when we were babies, we were introduced to various types or genres of music. Maybe not as much as now, but at least from us little we are already acquainted with music.
You would agree that listening to music can make a difference mood and more coloring your days while on the move, whether at home, school, campus, office, or place hangout, maybe. Especially now that it is easier for us to listen to music or watch music festivals, because technological developments have made it possible for us to listen to music in various ways gadget wherever we are.
Scientists from the University of Missouri found that it is true that music influences mood people listening to it.
“The results of your research support what many people have been doing: listening to music to improve mood them, ”wrote lead scientist and author Yuna Ferguson in a press release as quoted from HealthLine.com.
Based on research by Ferguson, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, people can be more successful improving mood them and increased their overall happiness in just 2 weeks, by listening to music.
In his study, research participants were asked to listen to music to improve mood them, but this only works when they listen to music with beat faster than Copeland, and less successful with little music mellow from Stravinsky. The other participants, who were asked to listen to music without the intention of changing mood, did not report an increase in happiness.
"People can focus more on enjoying their experiences on the journey to happiness, and not be fixated on their goals," said Ferguson.
15 genres of music that can influence your mood
Based on what is published on Mamiverse.com, researchers from McGill University in Montreal, United States, say that listening to music makes mood we are affected because music makes the body produce dopamine. Increased dopamine in the brain that responds to music proves that humans get pleasure after listening to music.
There are 15 genres or types of music you can listen to and all of them will influence mood You. Depends on what kind of condition or mood how you feel right now, but when you listen to all of these genres or just a few of them, mood You will fit more precisely the way you want. Enjoy!
- Blues
If you're feeling a little nervous or anxious, you might want to listen to blues. The rhythm of the music can slow your heart rate down a bit and calm you down.
- Rock & punk
This one music is indeed energetic and can push the level mood You. If you enjoy rock and punk music, your adrenaline and energy boost will go a long way. The taste makes you want to nod and jump around!
- Reggae
This genre or type of music is suitable for those of you whose emotions are often explosive. Reggae is a genre of music that can calm you down. Some people say that the reggae genre has a music rhythm that is healthy for the human heart, especially when listening to it while resting.
- Mainstream pop / rock
Listening to that music mainstream in the market, such as on TV, radio, internet, be it pop or rock can help you when you want to exercise after work, but you feel lazy to do it. The soothing tempo and easy to digest rhythm (including the lyrics) keep your heart rate normal and breathing consistent.
- Classic love song
Listening to this song is suitable when you have fun just getting a partner. But if you just broke up? Better not listen to romantic songs. If you watch Bridget Jones' Diary and remember the song part All By Myself, don't do the same!
- Dance
Genre song dance will make you feel better quickly. Its fast tempo and high energy level will make you sway.
- Classical music
This music genre can improve mood someone at once calming down. This type of music is also said to affect the level of the brain's ability, that's why classical music is often used in schools and also in hospitals. Plus, classical songs can make you (and your kids, of course) sleep better at night.
- Rap & hip-hop
This type of music can change mood Depending on the lyrics of the song, the tempo of the music, and the overall message contained in the song itself, you may in some way. Raps often carry messages about anger, arrogance, and violence, but some say rap makes them relax. Maybe avoid 'gangsta rap' and choose something that makes the lyrics more sensible and easy to understand, and is better at the same time.
- Heavy metal
Aggressive lyrics and melodies can sway you with a certain negative effect on mood You. As with rap and hip hop, everyone is different and some may argue that people who listen to heavy metal have higher self-esteem.
- Country
Music country associated with depression and even suicide. If you are depressed or down don't listen to this song!
- New Age
New Age is filled more with instruments and a variety of sounds. Using this genre of music brings you calm and is appropriate for meditation and relaxation.
- Broadway
Listen to songs from soundtrack theater and musicals can be very motivating. This music provides inspiration and sensitivity about creativity.
- Latino
Latin music is energy boosting. Whether it's a tough day at the office or you're totally exhausted, Latin music can make you feel more energized by relieving the symptoms of fatigue!
- Disco
No matter how slow this music genre is played, disco music from year to year can get you carried away and get ready to start a new, better day. Don't forget to dance while listening to it!
- Meditation
Maybe what is included in this music genre are songs that have calming nuances, such as acoustic or folk songs. By listening to this song that seems to make you "meditate", you can reduce your stress and anxiety levels while increasing your sense of calm and relaxation.
