For years people have believed that musical training and listening has the ability to increase IQ, but some recent studies have inconsistent results. Many people also question whether listening to modern music has the same effects and benefits as classical music. Exposure to music, that includes both listening and lessons through childhood and teenage years, has been proven to increase IQ and other similarly based skills. There have been many studies but the most well known is the controversial Mozart Effect. Mozart Effect Theory was created in 1993 by Frances Rauscher, claiming that listening to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos could benefit the listener's performance for up to two hours after exposure. ("Jenkins, 2001") The experiment showed
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One study showed that the genre of the music did not matter. ("Ellis, 2014). The results revealed that as long as the listener enjoyed the music it positively affected cognitive function, although if they do not enjoy the selection, it ends up being more of a distraction. ("Ellis, 2014") The effects of classical music were slightly greater than those of modern music. Scientist are still unsure as to why one is more beneficial than the other. In this experiment, two groups were tested. One group was exposed to classical music, while the others listened to modern music and then both took an IQ test. Those individuals exposed to classical music had significantly better results. Based on these tests, classical music has been used to increase academic performance and in special cases, it has also seemed to have the ability to stimulate subconscious memories. That is why in recent experiments, classical music training and therapy has been used on those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's in hope of bringing these subconscious memories back. ("Ellis, 2014") Listening to the same song while studying and testing has also proven to increase performance through enhancing memory capacity. ("Music …show more content…
Different forms of music have different benefits. Keyboard, voice, drama, and instrumental lessons have all shown significant increases in IQ, however, some experts found the drama scores were inconsistent. ("Bergland, 2014") All categories, however, showed improvements in perceptual organization, comprehension, and processing speed skills. ("Munsey, 2006") The correlation between music lessons and IQ increases with intensity and training, as well as performance experience. ("Dewar, 2008") This means that those who perform tend to have greater benefits than those who just play for their own enjoyment and who are not trying to perfect a piece. Knowledge of music can also enhance language development by increasing your natural ability to decode and repeat sounds. ("Brown, 2012") This is why speech therapists often use music when working with younger children struggling with linguistic skills. ("Dewar, 2008") Musical exposure can also help develop social skills in those who have a harder time communicating with others. Musical students tend to consistently test and perform better. In elementary schools, students with musical training performed twenty-two percent higher in English and twenty percent in math on standardized tests. Some scientists believe that playing an instrument enhances your ability to recall basic memories and concentrate and then in turn, do
One study showed that the genre of the music did not matter. ("Ellis, 2014). The results revealed that as long as the listener enjoyed the music it positively affected cognitive function, although if they do not enjoy the selection, it ends up being more of a distraction. ("Ellis, 2014") The effects of classical music were slightly greater than those of modern music. Scientist are still unsure as to why one is more beneficial than the other. In this experiment, two groups were tested. One group was exposed to classical music, while the others listened to modern music and then both took an IQ test. Those individuals exposed to classical music had significantly better results. Based on these tests, classical music has been used to increase academic performance and in special cases, it has also seemed to have the ability to stimulate subconscious memories. That is why in recent experiments, classical music training and therapy has been used on those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's in hope of bringing these subconscious memories back. ("Ellis, 2014") Listening to the same song while studying and testing has also proven to increase performance through enhancing memory capacity. ("Music …show more content…
Different forms of music have different benefits. Keyboard, voice, drama, and instrumental lessons have all shown significant increases in IQ, however, some experts found the drama scores were inconsistent. ("Bergland, 2014") All categories, however, showed improvements in perceptual organization, comprehension, and processing speed skills. ("Munsey, 2006") The correlation between music lessons and IQ increases with intensity and training, as well as performance experience. ("Dewar, 2008") This means that those who perform tend to have greater benefits than those who just play for their own enjoyment and who are not trying to perfect a piece. Knowledge of music can also enhance language development by increasing your natural ability to decode and repeat sounds. ("Brown, 2012") This is why speech therapists often use music when working with younger children struggling with linguistic skills. ("Dewar, 2008") Musical exposure can also help develop social skills in those who have a harder time communicating with others. Musical students tend to consistently test and perform better. In elementary schools, students with musical training performed twenty-two percent higher in English and twenty percent in math on standardized tests. Some scientists believe that playing an instrument enhances your ability to recall basic memories and concentrate and then in turn, do