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What is music? All sounds are comprised of sound waves. What distinguishes
music from other sound waves is the manner in which the sound waves vibrate and
decrease from loud to soft. Dropping a metal pan on the floor presents jarring,
erratic vibrations. Striking a note on a piano chord presents a softer more
uniform and smooth transition from loud to soft. Obviously, a musical note is
going to be much more pleasant to the ear.
There’s an old adage about how “music sooths the savage beast.” Not only is this
true, it is actually an understatement. Music plays such a profound part of our
lives, that we will barely scratch the surface here, but let’s give it an
overview.
All of us grew up with certain songs or instrumentals that strike a chord that
reverberates through our entire being. For example, when I hear “A Summer
Place,” it immediately carries me back to summer months in the fifties. The
experience is so profound that I can remember the feel of the sun on my face,
the smell of hot dogs cooked over an open fire and the laughter of friends and
family.
There is a theory that certain notes or chords resonate with a vibration that is
particularly harmonious to specific people. Have you ever heard a song that gave
you “goose bumps?” If so, then you give validation to this theory. When this
occurs, the music has a profound affect on the subconscious. Add intense emotion
to the equation and you have one powerful, indelible, blueprint on your
subconscious that will follow you the rest of your life.
For example, let’s say that you receive news of the death of a loved one while a
specific piece of music is playing on the radio. That particular music may have
a lasting impression. Years later, for no apparent reason, you may find yourself
immediately thrown into a state of depression upon hearing that same tune. The
same can be true of “positive” feelings as described in the story above.
The subliminal effect of music is a proven fact. How often do you find yourself
humming a fragment of a tune that you can’t identify only to discover that it’s
a new “commercial” message you heard on your television. The advertising
industry pays huge amounts of money to conduct research into why and how music
works on the subconscious mind. This is also the reason why you see the recent
trend by large companies to reconstitute classics originally performed by some
of the greats of stage and screen.
Just for fun, the next time you find yourself humming a tune, try and remember
when, where and under what circumstances you heard it for the very first time.
The exercise will probably help you to better understand how past events have
shaped your musical preferences. And, I’ll wager that the next time you hear “A
Summer Place,” you will remember reading this article.
Happy Listening!
Article Courtesy of The Guitar
Learner Website
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