This Is Your Brain on Music
This Is Your Brain on Music
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
This Is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin explores how music affects the human brain, blending neuroscience with musical analysis. The book delves into rhythm, melody, and harmony, explaining how the brain processes these elements and their impact on emotions and cognition. Levitin emphasizes the biological and universal aspects of musical experience.
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Daniel J. Levitin's This Is Your Brain on Music offers an insightful blend of neuroscience and music theory, engagingly demystifying how music affects our brains. Critics praise its clear explanations and compelling narrative. Some, however, find the technical details occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's a captivating read for both music enthusiasts and science buffs alike.
Who Should Read This Is Your Brain on Music?
Ideal for those fascinated by the intersection of music, neuroscience, and psychology, This Is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin will appeal to fans of Oliver Sacks' Musicophilia and Steven Pinker's How the Mind Works. It’s perfect for readers curious about how our brains interpret and are influenced by music.
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Book • Nonfiction
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