In Section 2 of Music and the Brain, C.D. Shelton continues to focus on the positive aspects of music to individuals, but he also emphasizes the role of music in societies. Shelton highlights music’s ability to create an appreciation for people of different cultures. By incorporating the studies of many researches, Shelton reports music’s capability to strengthen the academics of those who learn to play an instrument. Shelton points out that the majority of people who listen to music or play an instrument are better at problem solving, paying attention to detail, and often score higher on standardized tests than those who do not incorporate music into their lives. Shelton explores the never-ending benefits of music, and describes how music allows people to perceive the world accurately. Through evidence, Shelton states that children that study the art of music are granted an internal glimpse of other cultures. By observing these different cultures, Shelton contends that the they develop a compassion that provides a bridge across cultural gaps that lead to the respect of other races at an early age. Shelton concludes that music is a key factor in blending the diversity of cultures, and that by utilizing music’s ability to do so, societies may intertwine peacefully by changing the viewpoint of the young population towards an appreciation of others.
Shelton, C.D. Music and the Brain: How Music Changes the Brain. N.p.: Amazon Digital Services, 2013. Web.
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