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Raymond MacDonald is Professor of Music Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in improvisation and music therapy.
Known for: Music, Health, and Wellbeing
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Music, Health, and Wellbeing
Music, Health, and Wellbeing explores the relationship between music and health, presenting research and practical insights into how musical engagement can enhance physical and mental wellbeing. The book brings together contributions from experts in psychology, neuroscience, and music therapy, offering evidence-based perspectives for practitioners, researchers, and anyone interested in the therapeutic potential of music.
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Historical and Theoretical Foundations
Our exploration begins with history, because the healing power of music is ancient. Across civilizations — from the shamanic chants of indigenous peoples to the philosophical writings of Plato and Confucius — music was never separated from the idea of moral, spiritual, or bodily balance. Healing cer...
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Psychological Mechanisms
Music affects the mind through emotional and cognitive pathways that define wellbeing itself. Listening and performing both involve active psychological processes: perception, memory, expectation, and reward. When we listen to a song, our brains predict, anticipate, and adjust — this dynamic engagem...
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About Raymond MacDonald
Raymond MacDonald is Professor of Music Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in improvisation and music therapy.
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