Music in Learning

Muhammad sutalim

Reference: DePorrter Bobbi, dkk.2005.Quantum teaching.Bandung: Kaifa.

       Music influence on teachers and students. As a teacher, the teacher can use music to set the mood, change the mental state of students, and supportive learning environment. Music helps students work better and remember more. Music stimulates the rejuvenating and strengthening the learning, both consciously and unconsciously. Besides, many students do like the music.

      You may ask, "Why music? I have a lot to think about "the rhythm, beats, and harmony of music affects the human physiology, particularly the brain waves and heartbeat, as well as evoke feelings and memories (Lasanov, 1979). Music can help students get into an optimal learning situation. Music also allows teachers to build relationships with students through music.
 
      Music strong influence on the learning environment. Research shows that learning is easier and faster if the student is in relaxed and receptive. Heart rate of people in this state is 60 to 80 times a minute. Most of baroque music in accordance with the human heartbeat, relaxed in an optimal learning conditions (Schuster and Gritton, 1986).