Had you ever felt a sudden rush of joy because a favorite song came on the radio? Then you know that music can have a strong effect on your emotions.“You should try to take this power of music. It can help you beat a bad mood or maintain in a good one," says Alicia Ann Clair, a professor a the University of Kansas.“Music can also help you relax and feel rejuvenated (有精神的).”
To cheer up, listen to pop music or anything with a fast rhythm ( 节奏). When you want to relax after a busy day, music with a slower rhythm can calm you down.“Listen to calming music before you start stressful activities," advises Dr. Clair. “Once you are in a good state of mind, it's easier to maintain. And to reduce stress at work, put on relaxing tunes(曲调) only when you really need them. If you listen to them all day long, you'll stop noticing them," Dr. Clair explains.“Then the music won't have any effect.”
You can change your mood by switching from one kind of music to another. To feel energetic, start with something peaceful and relaxing, and then increase the speed and beat. For example, play some nice slow songs,and then listen to something more energetic. Again, when you want to calm down after a busy week at work, just do the opposite.
Some scientists believe that music can affect the way you behave. For example, loud, fast music makes you eat faster. People usually chew (咀嚼) their food faster when the music gets faster. And it is a fact that students learn better when they are relaxed.
Summary
Music can have a strong effect on people's
