PSY 3001W Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Autonomic Nervous System, Psy, Gregorian Chant
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The main message of the article written by don campbell claims that music has healing qualities that are proven to be successful as seen throughout history and within different cultures. In the first few paragraphs, campbell summarizes different cultures and how they perceive music as having similar characteristics to herbal medicine or being used for medical purposes (1). Later on, campbell discusses possible explanations as to why music heals. He covers topics such as vibrations, energy fields of resonance and movement, personal preference, and the autonomic nervous system. Towards the end, campbell talks about music creating harmony and stability to the body, mind, and emotions, comparing mozart"s music to a balanced musical meal that everyone can appreciate (4). Throughout the article, campbell includes evidence to support the healing effect of music and its success. Unfortunately, there appears to be a lack of sources needed to track down the original data of the research.
