Good vibrations : unlocking the healing power of music / Stefan Koelsch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koelsch, Stefan, author.

Series:

Cambridge fundamentals of neuroscience in psychology.

Cambridge fundamentals of neuroscience in psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music therapy.

Music--Psychological aspects.

Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 336 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Though used as a healing practice for centuries, only recently have we begun to unravel the science behind music's profound impact on the mind and body. In this book, neuroscientist Stefan Koelsch explores the groundbreaking research behind music's influence on human wellbeing: emotional, physical, and psychological. Beginning with an account of the human brain's innate capacity for music, Koelsch explains music's potential to evoke emotions and change our moods, soothe anxiety and alleviate pain. Featuring case studies, he documents the potential of music therapy for a wide range of conditions like depression, stroke recovery, and Alzheimer's. Filled with fascinating science and concrete tips and strategies, this book encourages anyone to harness the power of music for personal growth, healing, and joy.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Series information

Title page

Imprints page

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: Effects of Music on Health

Part One A World without Music Would Be a World without Humans

Chapter 1 Why Humans Would Not Have Survived Evolution without Music

Music and Language Have Intertwined Evolutionary Roots

The Emotional Impact of the Voice

The Human Preference for Rhythm over Chaos

Chapter 2 Our Innate Sense of Music: Even Non-musicians Are Musical

Toddlers Already Recognize Unusual Chords

Chapter 3 Music and Language in the Brain

Children's Perception of Language as Music

The Music-Language Network in the Brain

Using Music to Enhance Language Skills

Chapter 4 Our Engagement Shapes Our Brain

'It's a Long Way to the Top'

Could Exceptional Skills Originate from Epigenetic Changes?

The Positive Impact of Unconditional Self-Acceptance

Promoting Our Inner Good Vibrations Also Shapes the Brain

Part Two Music and Emotions: A Life with Music Is a Longer Life

Chapter 5 How Does Music Evoke Emotions?

Fewer Negative Evaluations Lead to a More Positive Life

Emotional Resonance

Musical Memories: Darling, They Are Playing Our Tune!

The Symphony of Predictions

Fantasy and Imagination

Understanding and the Pleasure of 'Aha' Experiences

The Experience Is the Result: Social Functions of Music

Chapter 6 Dance of the Hormones to the Beat of the Music

Autonomic Nervous System

Hormones

The Immune System

Chapter 7 Music versus Obstructing Our Natural Healing Powers

Placebo Effects

Nocebo Effects

Using Music to Facilitate Natural Healing Processes

Individual Well-Being Requires a Healthy Society

How Music Has Healing Effects

Cultivating Resilience

Part Three What Happens in the Brain when Music Evokes Emotions?.

Chapter 8 Emotions in the Brain: How Music Truly Affects Us

The Vitalization System

The Pleasure, Pain, and Craving System

The Happiness System: Soul within the Brain

The Subconscious: Blame and Shame in the Brain

Chapter 9 What Is an Emotion?

Four Biological Components Contribute to Our Feelings

Where in the Brain Do We Feel Our Feelings?

When Music Is Worth a Thousand Words

Mixed Emotions

Emotions and Consciousness

Chapter 10 Morning Dance

Part Four How Music Helps with Illness

Chapter 11 Stroke

During the Acute Phase

Aphasia: Patients Who Sing Even when They Can No Longer Speak

Hemiparesis: Music's Therapeutic Effects on Paralysis

Chapter 12 Alzheimer's Dementia: Pioneering Neural Therapy

The Resilience of Musical Memory in Alzheimer's Patients

Music as a Catalyst for Episodic Memory Retrieval

The Enigmatic Emotion-Memory Tunnel

How Can Music Help?

Harnessing Music for Cognitive Resilience

Chapter 13 Parkinson's Disease: Shall We Dance?

How Can Music Assist?

Chapter 14 Autism

Musical Strengths of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Harnessing Musical Abilities for Therapy

The Power of Music in Autism

Chapter 15 Chronic Pain

Chapter 16 Addiction: Music over Chocolate

The Harmonic Antidote to Addiction

Pleasure, Pain, and Addiction in the Brain

Chapter 17 Non-organic Sleep Disorders

Chapter 18 Depression

Music's Therapeutic Role in Managing Depression

Music Therapy in Managing Depression

Music Therapy across Depression Types

Empowering Your Resilience against Depression

Chapter 19 How This Book Led Me to a Music Recipe for Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder

Part Five In Conclusion: At a Glance

Chapter 20 Music Meditation

Chapter 21 Engaging in Physical Activity with Music

Chapter 22 Negative Side Effects of Music.

Chapter 23 Emergency Help for Negative Emotions and Moods

Step 1: Start with Music

Step 2: Breathe, Relax, Let It Flow

Step 3: Find Something Positive

Step 4: Think Clearly

Step 5: See Your Strengths

Step 6: Focus

Step 7: Talk to Others

Chapter 24 Concluding Remarks

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-009-36672-6

1-009-36676-9

1-009-36675-0

OCLC:

1519593248