The Music Effect: Music Physiology and Clinical Applications

Explains what "music" is, how it is processed by and affects the body, and how it can be applied in a range of physiological and psychological conditions. This book explores rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, and form, and their effects on the body. It is useful for music therapists, clinicians, educators and those interested in holistic therapy. Music is well known to have a significant effect on physiology and is widely used as an effective therapeutic tool in stress and pain management, rehabilitation, and behavior modification, but its effects are not well understood.