Music Between Your Ears : How Musical Engagement Powers the Human Brain

Explores the profound power of music to influence brain function and well-being. Why does music influence how we feel so deeply-and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon?In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function.Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal role that music plays in human survival and procreation.From communication and caregiving to social bonding and partner selection, music has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways. This book combines insights from neuroscience and psychology with helpful drawings and vivid examples to present compelling evidence for music's life-enhancing potential.Dr. Markind highlights the brain's instinctive capacity for music: from newborns' natural affinity for rhythm and melody to the effect that music has on brain development throughout the lifespan.Music also helps people learn at any age and in any con