Drowning in Melodies, Join through the Sonic Dental Journey- A Review Article on the Different Music Types for Children

Abstract

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything.” - Plato

Music makes a big difference to the baby brain. One study from the Institute of Learning and Brain Sciences detected that after babies listen to music, their auditory and prefrontal cortexes look different. These are the regions of the brains in charge of processing both music and speech. 

When young children interact with others, the positive effects of listening to music have been seen to extend to personality traits, like being helpful and cooperative. A 2016 study at the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute found that musical experiences in childhood can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills. According to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM Foundation), learning to play an instrument can improve mathematical learning and even increase SAT scores.

Academic achievement is not the only benefit of music education and exposure. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social- emotional motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them to learn the sounds and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills. In addition to the developmental benefits, music brings joy. The same joy is experienced while listening to a good song in the car with the window down on a beautiful day. This review paper throws light on the benefits of music among children emphasising its value in dental practise for effective behaviour management.