| Feature of the Month: "Does music have an effect on our thinking?" |
A recent study of medical student applicants revealed that 66% of all music majors who applied to medical school were admitted, as compared to44% of Bio-Chemistry majors…..
For the past several years, it is more common to see an expectant mother playing classical music to her unborn child. What effects does music have on mother and infant?
Some articles suggest that music may enhance the speed of neurotransmitters in the brain, thus increasing speed and capacity for learning.
To find out more about this topic, visit:
Expectant mothers ŕ www.babiesfirst.com/mozart.html
Effects on Special Education ŕ www.auburn.edu/~baxtekel
What types of music effect our learning? Do you need some suggestions? Would you like to sample different types of music before buying a few tunes?
Below are some music sites that will provide you with listening pleasure:
- www.childrensmusic.org/index.html
- www.siriusradio.com
- www.research.ibm.com/research/demos/morphdemo.html
- www.childrensmusic.org(fridge.html)
Are you looking for activities to encourage your child to get more involved in music?
- www.hannaian.com/reese.htm
- www.island.net/~musicbox/musiclinks.htm
- www.playmusic.org
- www.tutoringtunes.com/
To find other fun ideas or read about the music world, check out the other sites mentioned below:
Are you in the mood to be rocked? Click on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: www.rockhall.com
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