So much for that idea. Well, to the absolute shock of many (ok, maybe not), the so-called Mozart Effect, which thought that kids could be made smarter by listening to classical music, can be explained by other, non-mystical factors.
And here I just bought a compilation of Mozart cd's a couple of months ago. Looks like I'm beyond their help too.
Key and tempo matter, even with a cheerful Mozart piece. A fast tempo makes listeners feel more energetic, and they score higher on spatial tests; slower tempo has the reverse effect. Music in a major key lifts mood, improving test performance; a minor key puts listeners in a worse mood and lowers their scores.
Well, that should make Stretch Arm Strong fans about the happiest people around.
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