Music's Affect on Moods

     Have you ever listened to music and have become more depressed, happy, sad, or angry, because of that music? Music changes the moods of humans because music is proven to relieve stress and help people relax. Music is also used for motivation and there is such a thing these days known as musical therapy. Music is a great elevation of one’s mood because it also alters one’s brain waves so then the mood becomes happier even after the person is finished listening to the music. I think that also what type of music listened to helps with moods. For example, screamo music helps with anger, while orchestral music is soothing. Plus the perception of the music playing, I feel also, affects one’s mood. I can make this conjecture because if someone is listening to music that they don’t like, then it’s going to put them in a bad mood because they are bored and dislike the music. The opposite will also occur. I just believe that music can be uplifting for one’s mood based off of that person’s perception of the taste of the music.