Patrick Hameon
Sep 6, 2018 · 2 min read

It feels like there is a lot of research about sound/music and its effects on the brain, though there is not a lot of implementation of ideas in reference to this. I am not sure which specific direction I would like to head in but I know that there is just so much information and possibilities to do with this. If for example as stated in https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327126766_Dyadic_Drum_Playing_and_Social_Skills_Implications_for_Rhythm-Mediated_Intervention_for_Children_with_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder?_sg=krjFFW9afVTV_xlNFArDMJBpQ5EPmWZyqmkYdvskTOsynvhRViOE7QWPGSAE-6eczhpKRIn5StSBJeo

Dyanic drumming (2 people synchronized drumming) can help build a social relationship before words are even spoken, this could benefit so many people in so many industries. New teams are being built all the time and the hardest aspect is to get them to connect on a deeper level as fast as possible so the team can work at full capacity. With these findings it shows that using this rhythm-based exercise, the subjects are able to subconsciously work out the rhythm in which the other speaks and thinks at (to a certain extent) therefore creating a deeper level of understanding.

Sound//music and health also have extensive research about how music and even certain frequencies, can help the body heal. One study showed that using sound or music to calm the patient and put them in a state of relaxation actually helps their physical wounds heal faster and more effectively. Why is that not already being implemented or trailed? It seems like such an easy thing to implement as well. Now, this is a tool using the mind to help the body, so using this method to help mental disorders is obviously going to be beneficial.

Sound therapy is an area where there is a lot of research and tools but I am not sure yet if it is being implemented or used to its potential. Things like tuning at 432Hz (thought to be the human centred A note, rather than 440Hz), Binaural beats and different harmonic frequencies to help positive thoughts are all in out in the world but almost seems like is thought of as witchcraft. I believe with the introduction of acoustics with these sorts of tones it could be much more effective.
There are lots of studies about how humans hear the same tone played in 2 different acoustically treated areas and it makes them feel completely different. Bigger rooms, for example, can induce intimidation whereas a small room seems to induce a sense of safety. It is also shown that music with a high degree of acoustic variation tends to inhibit performance on serial recall tasks. Acoustics has a huge role to play on how we interpret music and sound, it can boost or diminish the desired feelings. So to think about music therapy as an easy and transportable remedy is foolish and counterproductive to the field. I guess that sort of answers my question about why it isn’t already being implemented. There is always headphones though…Nuraphone