Music Therapy: Understanding the Science of Sound

Sound and music function as a central, binding force that connects nearly every facet of our life experience in this three dimensional universe: cultural evolution, consciousness, cognition, mathematics, perception, biology, physiology, and much, much more.

Cultures around the world have used sound and music to heal and communicate with the divine for tens of thousands of years. Anthropological evidence suggests music has been a part of the human experience since the Paleolithic Age, and some anthropologists speculate our Neanderthal ancestors may have made music as well.

Current medical and scientific technology show that music and sound may be some of the most effective tools for patient recovery from surgery, trauma, and mental or physical disorders. But you don't have to be ill to benefit from music. Music is helpful for maintaining personal well-being throughout life.

This book explores the role of sound and music in mind-body mechanisms, consciousness, communication, and emotion through a wide range of notable mathematical, scientific, and experiential theories.

This guide illustrates the power of sound and music to improve quality of life through historical accounts, clinical evidence, personal stories, and convincing research.