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- Do you choose to play music that matches your mood? I don’t really play music that much, but I do like to listen to music on the way to work. If I am stressed, I can sing a rock song and feel a bit better.
- Do you ever use music to change your mood? No, but certain songs make me smile.
- Do you use music to relax or to fall asleep? No, I tend to have complete silence to fall asleep.
- When do you like music with lyrics versus instrumental music? I prefer music with lyrics, because I connect to it more.
- Does music distract you if you are trying to concentrate? No, I find it soothing.
- Do you like percussion arrangements with no other instrumentation? It depends on the music.
- Do you listen to classical music? No.
- Do upbeat rhythms make you want to get up and dance? I loved dancing when I was in my twenties, so I like rock, pop, and anything with a good beat.
- What music grates on your nerves? Acid music.
- Neuroscientists from the UK deemed this song the most relaxing song tested to date. It is said to reduce anxiety by 65%. What do you think? Some songs make me cry, some make me laugh, so yes, I agree it can reduce anxiety. When there are patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s, which help them gain back memories of their children, which they could have forgotten.
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