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Article: Music, especially by Bach, helps reduce stress
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
- Article date:
- April 29, 2004
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Music, particularly classical compositions by Bach, relieves stress, says a University of Hawaii music professor.
"Of all the music we tested in medical school with patients, colleagues and others, Bach's music consistently made the brain work in a balanced way better than any other genre," said Arthur Harvey, who is also an internationally known neuromusicologist.
Loudness, speed or tempo of music, the degree of dissonance and tone quality are primary elements of music that can affect health, behavior and emotions, Harvey said.
He created a recording called "Bach for the Morning," intended for nursing home and hospital patients who "didn't wake up very nicely. ... Each piece gets a teeny ...