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Mind, Body, Soul – Discover Why Music is

Good for Your Health

We all know that eating healthily, exercising regularly, and getting

enough sleep are the key to good mental and physical wellbeing.

What many of us don’t know is that music is actually pretty good for

us too. Whether you’re a musical maestro, or just enjoy all sorts of

music, playing an instrument and listening to music can benefit your

health.

Music is the one thing that can evoke a million emotions. It can

ignite a memory, make us laugh, make us cry, and make us angry.

We’ve all got our ‘driving’ playlists, full of rock and roll tracks to play

on full blast, ‘chill out’ playlists for relaxing, and even a playlist of

summer tunes. But as well as affecting us on an emotional level,

playing and listening to music can do so much more.

Musical therapy has taken the world by storm and has been used by

professionals for a plethora of reasons. Cancer patients to children

with ADD have already reaped the benefits of this health and

wellness therapy. Years of thorough research have also shown that

music can help keep depression at bay, reduce your blood pressure,

and even ease muscle tension and pain.

So whether you have a long term illness, mental health complaint or

not; it’s about time you discovered the health benefits of music.

Pick up that instrument you used to play – or always wanted to

learn – or turn the radio up:

Boost Your Brain

If you listen to music full of polyrhythms – that’s a number of

strong, varied beats and rhythms – you’re in luck. Research has

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shown that this can stimulate your brainwaves. Fast tempos can

increase your concentration, while slower ones chill us out and

promote a calm state of mind.

This may be something you’re already aware of if you regularly

listen to different genres of music. Another thing you may not be

aware of however, is that even once the music is finished, your

brain maintains these speeds on its own. Keeping your brain active

and stimulated is as important as keeping your body active.

State of Mind

Listening to music regularly, or picking up an instrument and

plugging away is great for your state of mind. Music is a great form

of escapism, and can take you anywhere in just a few bars. The

power of music in evoking memories and emotions is unlike

anything else, and keeps your brain active and healthy.

In the 21st century, our lives are plagued with stress and this has a

less than desirable effect on our bodies. Listening to, and playing

music can help elevate this stress and help keep depression and

anxiety at bay. This helps you to promote a healthy and happy state

of mind. And if you’re feeling good mentally, you’re in a much

better place to feel good physically.

New Skills

If you’ve already felt the benefits listening to a great tune can bring,

maybe it’s time you started playing something too? Learning a new

skill is a great way to keep your mind active, and can have a really

positive effect on your state of mind.

As you learn your new instrument, your confidence will grow which

is a natural self esteem boost. As we feel better about ourselves,

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our state of mind improves. The feeling of self pride that comes

with mastering a new skill is unlike anything else.

If you’re on a health kick, or you’re just looking to feel a bit better

about yourself, you should definitely add music on to your agenda.

Small percussion instruments are perfect for beginners or people

who don’t want to learn a complicated instrument like a guitar. So

improve your mental wellness and turn the music up.

Persuaded you to pick up a musical instrument? Why not visit

Djembe Drum Shop and choose from a great selection of

African percussion instruments such as djembe and cajon

drums.