ENGLISH LANGUAGE SBA

Name of Candidate: Orane Grant

Candidate Number:

Name of School: Prospect Collage

Subject: English Language

Teacher: Mrs. Brown Bailey

Year of Examination: 2021

Table of content

 Plan of investigation 3

 Reflection Entry 1 4

 Reflection Entry 2 5

 Reflection Entry 3 6

 Group/Written Report 7

 Participation Measure

 Plan of the Oral Presentation

 Appendix

 Materials 1 – Article (HealthLine)

2 – Article (AIMM)

3 – Video

 Bibliography
 PLAN OF INFESTIGATION

In this SBA we will be focusing on “Music”. The main area I would like to focus on is “how

music affects our emotions and our mood”. My reason for choosing this topic is simply to find

out the influence music has on our day to day life and how exactly I can use this information to

improve my life. I hope to gain the knowledge that certain music has that can uplift my work

ethic, make me focus more and how I can introduce persons to different music to help them

improve their way life. Two articles that will aid me with this endeavor will be an article by

“AIMM” on this same subject, and another article that was done by “The Health Care”. These

articles will provide supporting information on this topic and a video which will further

summarizes the effects that music has on the mind. Both written articles have scientific research

and facts supporting the goal of this SBA, the video also gives a further perspective on it. As we

take an analytic approach to this topic, we must remember to keep an open mind as music is a

very subjective thing.

REFLECTION 1

The first article by “Healthline” was quite an eye opener as to the research that has been put into

the study of music and how it affects our moods and emotions. The article tells about how much

music can affect our lives by lifting our moods or how music can give us some comfort when we

are sad.

The “How does music affect us” by AIMM dives deeper into the research that has been put into

finding out how music affects us. It gave me information about the different research conducted

to find if music can really impact our moods. It also talks about different persons using music

and how it either improve their work ethic, help them to focus and even boost their confidence.

The research from this article gave a more in-depth information that is educational and factual.

Lastly the video provided on YouTube by “Chillhop” shows how music can affect your moods

and emotions. The video is one hour of relaxing music aimed at putting your mind at ease. Even

though words are not present in the video the instruments used to create the music are mixed in

with natural sounds of nature. The video also provides images drawn in a simple colorful style

with anamorphic characters created by artist Jeoffrey Magellan.

Reflection 2

HEALTH LIFE in their article uses research evidence to support the information they presented

on the effects of music on individuals. The research also made mention of sad music as well as

the effects they have on the individual. It is suggested that sad music as well as other kinds of

music can lifts a person’s mood and that music on a whole is very therapeutic. For example, they

refer to studies such as: one that was conducted by the Durham University in the United

Kingdom and the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland to provide specific examples of the adverse

effects of music on people. These researchers stated that sad music can have adverse effects on

people especially when grieving. This makes their information more reliable as it provides

evidence and is more factual of the effects of music on an individual and is not based on myths.

This also establishes that the information is more objective and reliable.

The AIMM article was quite research heavy, it has information from Journal of Positive

Psychology, Bournemouth University, Dementia Institute and other researchers from the UK

making the article very informative and factual. AIMM used many different sources to give the

requisite information about music and the many ways it affects our moods. One of the sources

suggested that people prefer to listen to upbeat music. The research states the upbeat music lifts

people’s mood and bring a sense of happiness. The U.K. research posited that orchestral music is

very beneficial for persons with dementia as it improves their mood and builds self-confidence.

Evidence of orchestral music was done using other individuals and showed that this type of

music was life changing in a positive way. The writing in the article is very easy to understand,

even though the writer references many institutions and their findings it keeps the article simple

and straight forward which makes it uncomplicated and easy to understand.

The Chillhop music video did not need words to portray a relaxing atmosphere and relax the

mind. The video used a mixture of music and sound of nature to bring the mind to a relaxing

state. It also used colorful pictures and simple shapes to give the effect of a carefree space. The

instruments used in the video are known for making some of the most melodic sounds in music

and are the ones used mostly to capture the listener’s attention and pierce their emotions with the

music being played. The Chillhop YouTube video uses these instruments well to relax the mind,

while also mixing in sounds of nature to bring the mind in a further state of ease. The music

played proves the point of music being a strong influencer of the moods and emotions of

persons.
Reflection 3

After careful study of the Article, I have been inspired to find out how different music affects me

as an individual. As is said in the research by HEALTH LIFE, music can be used to lift your

mood or to give comfort, this has helped me in the selection of music that will help to put my

mind at ease or that will help make my work more efficient.

The research from “AIMM” article has showed me that I can use different music to help me

through different things throughout the day. Using upbeat music when I am working on a project

or using calming music to help me focus. The article has given useful information to help better

my daily life activities.

The video provided by “Chillhop” YouTube channel created and very relaxing atmosphere for

me. The music in the video helped my group members and I focus on our individual works and

boosted our moral which gave us the drive we need to put a lot of time thinking and energy into

completing our works.

 Written Report

As a group we decided to investigate the effects of music as music is one of the most popular and

influence aspects of our daily life. We decided to examine two questions based on the topic

which are:

1. The positive effects of reggae music

2. How does music affect our moods and emotions?

In order to respond to these questions, our group members used related articles to the topic to

further discuss the effects of music.

Participation measure
 Plan for oral presentation

The form that this oral presentation will take is one of a speech and will go into depth about how

music affects us and the many different influences it has on individuals. Music is an integral part

of my life and as a person who knows the impact, music has on me, I was inspired to find out the

effects it has on other persons as well. The articles have all aided in the research into how music

affects us and gave the necessary insight into how influential music can be on moods and

emotions of individuals. The presentation will take a formal manor and will stay as such

throughout the presentation. The presentation will be under the guise of “Music” and will lit the

cover of “Music and how it affects our moods and emotions”. Under this topic I have learnt

about the different influences’ music has on us, how it a part of our daily lives and the many

ways I can use music to improve my overall life. I hope to share how music can affect your

mood and hopefully mold the readers into thinking more about the type of music they listen to

and if that particular music can affect their lives in a good or bad way.
 Appendix

Material 1 - Article
ARTICLE BY HEALTHLIFE
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-listening-to-music-lifts-or-reinforces-

mood-051713#:~:text=New%20research%20shows%20that%20even,boost%20happiness

%20and%20reduce%20anxiety.

New research shows that even sad music can lift your mood, while other studies suggest music

can boost happiness and reduce anxiety. From the drumbeats of our ancient ancestors to today’s

unlimited streaming services, music is an integral part of the human experience. Researchers

have pondered the possible therapeutic and mood boosting benefits of music for centuries. Even

sad music brings most listeners pleasure and comfort, according to recent research from Durham

University in the United Kingdom and the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, published

in Source. Conversely, the study found that for some people, sad music can cause negative

feelings of profound grief. The research involved three surveys of more than 2,400 people in the

United Kingdom and Finland, focusing on the emotions and memorable experiences associated

with listening to sad songs. Most experiences reported by participants were positive. An earlier

study, published in the Journal of Consumer Research, found that people tend to prefer sad music

when they are experiencing a deep interpersonal loss, like the end of a relationship. The authors

of that study suggested that sad music provides a substitute for the lost relationship. They

compared it to the preference most people have for an empathic friend — someone who truly

understands what you are going through.

Material 2 - Article

ARTICLE BY AIMM
https://www.aimm.edu/blog/how-does-music-affect-your-mood

How Does Music Affect Us?

The Journal of Positive Psychology conducted a study in 2013 that discovered that individuals

who listened to music that could be classified as happy and upbeat were able to improve their

mood and overall happiness in just a few weeks.

Throughout the study, participants were encouraged to try to improve their mood, but they were

only able to find success when they listened to happier music. The music options that were

offered were Copland (upbeat) compared to the gloomier Stravinsky.

Feeling good about yourself is great, but there are larger implications at play.

Did you know that a better overall mood and demeanor are linked to the following?

 Better physical health

 Higher income

 Greater relationship satisfaction

That is excited news and definitely an incentive to start scrolling to that upbeat song on your next

playlist.

Music Boosts Our Moods

Researchers from the U. K. found that a unique orchestra for people with dementia helped

improve their mood and boost their self-confidence.

The orchestra is one of several research projects done by the Bournemouth University Dementia

Institute that demonstrate that people with dementia can still have fun and learn new skills.

The study involved eight individuals with dementia, students, professional musicians, and a

handful of caregivers.

The results were amazing. The orchestra was positively life-changing for all involved. Whether

you are playing music or just listening and bobbing your head, the health benefits are

remarkable.

You know that chill sensation you get when you listen to music you really like? It was

discovered that music can release dopamine in two main places in the brain, the dorsal and

ventral striatum. When you are having a pleasurable experience, such as listening to your

favorite song, these areas of the brain light up

Material 3 – Video

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-fo_bGnQs
Bibliography

 Boothby, Suzanne “Does Music Affect your Mood”. Healthline , April 13,2017

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-listening-to-music-lifts-or-

reinforces-mood-051713#:~:text=New%20research%20shows%20that

%20even,boost%20happiness%20and%20reduce%20anxiety.

 Eerole, Tuomas “How does music affect your mood”. AIMM , Aug2, 2019 7:30:00 PM

https://www.aimm.edu/blog/how-does-music-affect-your-mood

 Leeuwen, Bas van “ Chillhop Essensicals 2019 ”. Chillhop”, Mar 20, 2019

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-fo_bGnQs