From time immemorial, music has played a profound role in human experience and behaviour. We all tend to have our favourite music, as well as music we like less. Sometimes we choose music to match our mood, or even to change it. We might choose lively music for a workout, peaceful music to help us relax, or romantic music to play over dinner. Psychological research on the influence of music has shown that different styles of music can affect everything from the purchasing choices we make in shops to how long we spend over lunch. Even your coffee break can be influenced by the power of music. Recent research published in the Journal of Sensory Studies suggeststhat music can influence how many cups of coffee we drink to the length of time we take for our break. How is your music management? Why not listen to some
Heavenly music today?