Darnez StokesDr. Hughey-RaslerLearning and CognitionMay 13, 2013Music and the BrainMusic is a wonderful thing. I can listen to it when I get up, when I need to sleep, when I want to escape. I can listen to him when I say it, or angry to make me happy. I can remember things when it comes to my favorite music. One thing I've always wondered is how music can be such a multifaceted factor in making me feel such different ways and remember the way I do. How does my brain contribute to all of this too? Since music is an important and constant variable in today's society, in this article I will discuss these things and how music affects the brain when it comes to certain things; long and short term memory, how does it affect our mood, how is our day going, our health and rehabilitation and even therapy for mental illnesses? This includes listening, performing, composing, reading, writing and any other activities such as expressing yourself through music. First let's look at what happens when you listen to music. Here is a diagram that shows and explains what happens when you listen to music. External ea...