A. Scientifically, music can help us become in a better mood.
1. Our hearts actually begin to sync with the rhythm of the music that’s being played. (Best Binaural, 2012)
2. The diastolic pressure from the beat of our heart can help relate what we are feeling. A fast beat can help bring excitement, while a dream beat can help bring the feeling of love. (Best Binaural, 2012)
B. Music has been able to affect our moods since before we were born.
1. Moms sing happy songs to the children in the womb to help relate the child’s mind to happy and soothing noises. (Healthy Children, 2015)
2. Being exposed to soothing and upbeat music can have a positive impact …show more content…
II. Music is able to help us get through tough times in our lives.
A. Songs have emotions poured in them that allow us as listeners to relate to on a very personal level
1.Whether you failed a test or just had a bad day, there are songs that can help us know everything is going to be okay.
2. Listening to lyrics helps us relate to what the singer is saying and how we can get through whatever is causing us pain.
B. As well as emotional tough times, Music has the ability to help people through times that are physically difficult.
1. According to the University of Alberta “Children who listen to music while getting an IV report less pain and distress than when not listening to music”. (Cohen, J. 2013)
2. The music is able to take the children’s mind off of what is happening and let their mind roam somewhere else so that they are not focus on getting an IV. (Cohen, J. 2013)
Transition: Music has also had the ability to motivate us.
III. Music has the ability to motivate us and get us to perform tasks that we are nervous for or that are difficult for us to