First published 2006
What makes a song catchy? Why do certain melodies trigger powerful emotions? Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin unpacks the mysteries of music, taking readers on a mind-bending exploration of how our brains process rhythm, pitch, and timbre. From the evolutionary origins of music to the latest findings in cognitive psychology, "This Is Your Brain on Music" unlocks the universal language that moves us all.
Genres: psychology, neuroscience, brain, non-fiction, music, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative-non-fiction, popular-science
352 pages · Paperback · Plume/Penguin