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This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science Of A Human Obsession
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In This Groundbreaking Union Of Art And Science, Rockerturnedneuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin Explores The Connection Between Musicits Performance, Its Composition, How We Listen To It, Why We Enjoy Itand The Human Brain.Taking On Prominent Thinkers Who Argue That Music Is Nothing More Than An Evolutionary Accident, Levitin Poses That Music Is Fundamental To Our Species, Perhaps Even More So Than Language. Drawing On The Latest Research And On Musical Examples Ranging From Mozart To Duke Ellington To Van Halen, He Reveals:? How Composers Produce Some Of The Most Pleasurable Effects Of Listening To Music By Exploiting The Way Our Brains Make Sense Of The World? Why We Are So Emotionally Attached To The Music We Listened To As Teenagers, Whether It Was Fleetwood Mac, U2, Or Dr. Dre? That Practice, Rather Than Talent, Is The Driving Force Behind Musical Expertise? How Those Insidious Little Jingles (Called Earworms) Get Stuck In Our Heada Los Angeles Times Book Award Finalist, This Is Your Brain On Music Will Attract Readers Of Oliver Sacks And David Byrne, As It Is An Unprecedented, Eyeopening Investigation Into An Obsession At The Heart Of Human Nature.
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- Q: What is 'This Is Your Brain on Music' about? A: The book explores the connection between music and the human brain, discussing why music is fundamental to our species and how it affects our emotions and experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel J. Levitin, a rocker-turned-neuroscientist known for his expertise in the intersection of music and neuroscience.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the psychological and neurological aspects of music, including how it influences emotions, the role of practice in musical expertise, and why certain songs resonate with us.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in science? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that appeals to a broad audience, including those without a scientific background.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint that was published on August 28, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 322 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Theory.
- Q: When was 'This Is Your Brain on Music' first published? A: The book was first published on August 28, 2007.
- Q: Is there any specific musical content covered in the book? A: Yes, the book covers musical examples from various artists, including Mozart, Duke Ellington, and Van Halen, to illustrate its concepts.