A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Music on Human Brainwaves shows that listening to live violin music may help in improving a person with left- hand side dominance to increase their right-hand side dominance by increasing balance between both brain hemispheres[19].  Brain waves are relevant to mental health, as abnormalities in brain functioning can influence the development of certain conditions. For example, when certain areas of the brain are over-aroused, an individual may experience anxiety, nightmares or other sleep problems, impulsivity, and aggression. Meditation can increase Theta and Alpha waves which are very important in learning and empathy. Furthermore, research is needed to exactly know which type of Music is beneficial to a certain person for increasing his/her brainwaves.

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