Can Music Have A Specific Purpose? Music has played an integral part in the day-to-day events‚ ceremonial functions‚ and private lives of individuals and communities. Consider‚ for example‚ the stately majesty of a march on Graduation Day or a lullaby sung to soothe an anxious baby. An extension of human emotion‚ music is often used for utilitarian purposes‚ to celebrate‚ inspire‚ or comfort. This type of music is known as utility music. Music may also be used for religious purposes‚ entertainment
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Music is an abstract form of human expression‚ and can mean different things to different people‚ but it has been a part of every culture on this planet‚ now or anytime in recorded history (Scheck & Berger‚ 2006). Whether it is individual listening‚ a concert‚ party‚ a dance‚ or a rite of passage‚ music contributes to a big part of many adolescents ’ lives across the globe. It has been estimated that from seventh to 12 th grade‚ the average adolescent spends over two hours per day listening
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listeners. Clapton’s multiple bands increased his popularity and the music played created a new sound that was profitable. Their struggles and addictions changed blues and rock and inspired the new musicians that played too. Eric Clapton was imprinted in music history with his awards‚ blues music‚ and rock music which have been inspired from his tragedies and struggles in his solo career‚ bands‚ and life. Clapton was inspired to follow music from the events in his life. Clapton started playing the guitar
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Merriam Webster defines music as sounds that are sung by voices or played on musical instruments‚ written or printed symbols showing how music should be played or sung‚ and the art or skill of creating or performing music. Merriam Webster also defines Therapy as the treatment of physical or mental illnesses. When these two activities are brought together we create music therapy. This is defined as therapy based on engagement in musical activities: the therapeutic use of music (as to reduce anxiety
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Music Education: A Source For Brain Power In today ’s society‚ people are constantly looking for new ways to have students produce more from their public education. Some argue that more funding is the answer‚ while others say that better learning facilities will help. Studies recently conducted show that a simple change in the curriculum will produce the outcome that people are searching for. The simple change is music education. Music education has been shown to improve general academic skills
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listen to music that uplifts us. When words and music are combined‚ I believe they express our deepest thoughts and feelings. What we can’t understand in words‚ we can understand in music. Words alone‚ many times‚ can’t express the true feelings that are meant‚ but music and words put together can touch the hearts and souls of people." Music is one of the few things that can help you escape your reality. No matter how bad things are‚ music has the potential to make you forget all about it. Music can spark
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How does politics affect music makers and users? The connection between politics and music can sometimes be rather discreet‚ and a lot of songwriters today include many messages in their song lyrics which would appear subliminal until analysed. Political issues are expressed in music and I believe this is because music is one of the most effective ways to reach out to people‚ as not everyone watches the news or picks up a newspaper. Because popular musicians have such a large fan base and a
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Psychology of Music http://pom.sagepub.com Music listening‚ coping‚ peer affiliation and depression in adolescence Dave Miranda and Michel Claes Psychology of Music 2009; 37; 215 originally published online Mar 10‚ 2009; DOI: 10.1177/0305735608097245 The online version of this article can be found at: http://pom.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/37/2/215 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Society for Education‚ Music and Psychology Research Additional services
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Live Music vs. Recorded Music As Mark Morris addresses the people at the Midwest Arts Conference in 1998‚ he explains how deeply he feels about the importance of live performances as opposed to recorded performances. He feels that each time tickets are sold and a performance takes place it is a true miracle. In today’s world live performances are separating farther away from society and recorded performances are taking control. This needs to change. Live performances and recorded performances are
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The Influence of Electronics in Music Production. The purpose of this essay is to provide an account of the metamorphosis of distortion and how it has impacted music‚ music culture and the world. Electronics have played a massive part in the transformation of music over the years. There are many devices that we use today that have influenced music in some form or another. One that could be the most influential is the Distortion Pedal‚ or Stompbox and distortion therein. This one concept is responsible
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