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Brain SymphonyWhat is Brain Symphony Music?The benefits of listening to music in improving mood, attention, and stress reduction have been scientifically validated by numerous studies. We introduce special combinations of almost 'unnoticeable' sound effects to a person's chosen music. The listener typically doesn't notice the effects, but the brain 'perceives' them (this is easily measured by an electroencephalogram). The sound effects carry specially arranged multiple frequencies resonating with target brain oscillating networks. The goal of the special effects is to activate the whole brain to work more harmoniously and efficiently for a target task.
If you are interested in more science and medical research information. Main Outcomes and BenefitsListening to the brain symphony music enables you to use your whole brain and to become more effective, efficient and productive. By experiencing (listening) your choice of the brain symphony music repetitively, your brain becomes more balanced and efficient and healthier as the new patterns of activation and communication become ingrained in one's brain (habituated, learned; neuroplasticity). A more balanced and healthier brain reflects a more balanced and healthier person. ApplicationsWe all face such a challenging world, changing and evolving at an ever increasing pace. Such demands of the world take great toll on us physically and psychologically. The following are common problems all of us have regardless of cultures and ages:
The brain symphony music can improve a variety of mental and physical conditions and the above are just some of its potential applications. We are constantly expanding its applications to relieve 'The Pain' we face living in this exciting but demanding world. Science BehindBrain EntrainmentBrain entrainment is a method to induce one's brain state to resonate or respond according to specially formulated external stimulations. The idea of brain entrainment has been in use throughout our history as well as our daily living. Listening to music, watching a movie, dancing, playing sports, meditation, reading, drinking coffee or alcohol, or enjoying a hobby, etc., are some examples that we use to change our brain state. Brain entrainment includes not only mental changes, but also physiological changes in the brain; evidenced in electroencephalogram or fMRI. In other words, there are physical changes in microscopic dimensions such as forming new communication connections among brain cells and effecting the release of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides and hormones. Therefore, brain entrainment has a great potential in improving the human condition if it is developed and used by responsible and competent hands. Brain State/ActivityThe human brain is a very complex system in its anatomical and functional interactions. A brain state in relaxation or learning, for example, is a resultant global brain function from activation of appropriately combined various 'core brain functions'. The core brain functions include arousal, attention, emotion, memory, cognition, and abstraction as well as sensory and motor systems. Each core brain function has its unique neuronal networks comprised of anatomical-functional connections of different parts of brain. For example, reading an article requires a proper degree of arousal, proper type of attention, proper type of emotion, activation of long and short term memory systems, activation of visual cortex and its association cortex, and proper activation of abstraction and rewarding system, etc. The degree of activation in each core brain function varies according to a task at hand. Brain WavesThe anatomical and functional connections and communication among specific parts of the brain manifest as 'signature- oscillations' in the brain. Each brain network has its "natural" frequency or frequencies, and communicates with other networks mostly by "rhythmic oscillations". The brain waves captured by electroencephalogram (EEG) or electrocorticogram (ECG) show these rhythmic oscillations and can be divided by certain frequency ranges (rate of oscillation; cycles per sec): delta, theta, alpha, sensory-motor rhythm (SMR), beta, gamma, high gamma, etc. Each band has its unique sets of oscillator-networks generated by specific anatomical and functional connections among various brain structures. Each band also renders its unique brain function, and certain tasks such as reading or relaxation, etc. require balanced, harmonized activations and cooperation among the different brainwaves. Brainwaves are typically broken up into ranges, each range being associated with different mental states. The five common brainwave ranges are listed below.
Science incorporated into making of Brain SymphonyEvery brain symphony music uses the U.S. patented brain entrainment technology. The patented technology is based on forefront scientific knowledge; nonlinear dynamics, stochastic resonance, music effects on human, deterministic chaos, neuronal network model, neuronal oscillator, harmonics, biomimicry, cross frequency coupling of brain wave, frequency maxima of brain structures, neuropsychology, synchronization, EEG power spectrum, coherence, phase lag, Golden Ratio, hologram, brain waves, and entrainment. We are constantly updating our knowledge base to make the brain symphony better than today's best. Brain StructuresThe core brain functions are generated by activation of anatomical and functional brain connections among specific structures within the brain (brain stem, thalamus, limbic brain, cerebellum and hemispheres). (Pictures)    The brain is split into the left and right hemispheres by the longitudinal fissure. The different brain areas are segmented by deep grooves, called sucli, and by functional aspects. The largest part of the human brain is the cerebral cortex (cortex means bark in latin). This is an appropriate name, because the brain does its computation only on the six surface layers.  This inside view of the brain shows the Limbic Lobe, which is not visible from outside the brain. The Limbic Lobe has been implicated in sexual and emotional behavior as well as the encoding of some memories.  This is a dissection of the very oldest portion of the brain, the part of the brain that sits on top of the spinal cord.  As we begin to talk about brain scans and locations of lesions, we need a common way of describing directions in the brain. The scanners that we use typically take slices, or planes, through the brain, and the major slices are given names. Behavioral NeuroanatomyFunctions, Problems, Conditions and Treatment for Each Part of the Brain
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EEG Changes by Listening to a sample of the Brain Symphony Music:Brain Symphony Scientific validationEach line of tracing represents EEG recording on a scalp location, total of 17 recording locations on the scalp. For example, "F7-A1" represents left anterior temporal area and "F8-A2" for right anterior temporal area. "Wavy line" (ups and downs) reflects dynamical changes of electrical potential (in micro voltages) which is generated by brain activities along timeline (in seconds). Height of the wave represents amount of electrical potential ("power") generated by brain network responsible for the wave. Width of the wave reflects 'speed' of oscillation (vibration) of the wave, frequency (cycles per sec), so the narrower the width is, the higher the frequency is; the wider the width is, the lower the frequency is. There are well known frequency ranges in the human brain: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Each frequency range has its unique functions and sources in the brain. If you look at the wave patterns, height and wave forms, you should see the significant difference among EEGs before, during, and after listening to brain symphony music samples. On raw EEG tracing, changes in Alpha frequencies is easiest to notice since Alpha waves have regular sinusoidal wave form, high amplitude, and higher tendency to synchronize. Changes in the frequencies other than Alpha range are better studied by quantitative EEG analysis of power spectrum and their connective measures. Case1. 78 year old female with 'forgetfulness':Music: All the Way (Celine Dion & Frank Sinatra), The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion), Sogno (Dream) (Andrea Bocelli), Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti), You're Still You (Josh Groban). Entrainment Frequencies embedded in the music: specially combined Eight entrainment frequencies from alpha, theta, beta, and gamma frequency bands were used. Sample Music: All the Way (Celine Dion & Frank Sinatra) Before  Figure 1-1. EEG before listening to the brain symphony music.This is typical EEG pattern for normal resting condition. During  Figure 1-2. EEG during listening to the brain symphony music. There were 'bursts' of higher powered alpha waves, reflecting subject's brain responding to the embedded entrainment frequencies. After  Figure 1-3. EEG obtained five minutes after listening to the brain symphony music. As you see, there were obvious enhancements of the EEG power and Alpha waves, and Alpha synchronization. These findings are strong indications of increased whole brain activation and increased synchronization within whole brain. Case2. 28 year old female, working as RN, with no medical problem:Music: Sogno (Dream) (Andrea Bocelli), My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion), The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion), Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti). Entrain Frequencies embedded in the music: one frequency from alpha band was used. Sample Music: Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti) Before  Figure 2-1. EEG before the brain symphony music.Again, this is typical EEG pattern for resting condition. Of note, her EEG has lower amplitude than the first case and this is not uncommon since there is individual variability of EEG in the normal people. During 1  Figure 2-2. EEG during the brain symphony music.Bursts of Alpha waves were starting to show up, indicating response from the entrainment frequencies. During 2  Figure 2-3. EEG during the brain symphony music.Higher powered and more synchronized wave patterns were more pronounced as the subject listened longer to the brain symphony music sample. After  Figure 2-4. EEG after the brain symphony music.As you see again, there were obvious enhancements of the EEG power and Alpha waves, and Alpha synchronization, indicating increased whole brain activation and increased synchronization within whole brain. IQ changes after listening to the brain symphony music: We calculated estimate of this person's IQ scores by using Brain Performance Index program (appliedneuroscience.com). The scores obtained were statistical estimate of subject's IQ scores based on multivariable analysis of QEEG variables. Please refer to following peer reviewed article for details of the analysis: Thatcher RW, Northa D, Bivera C. EEG and intelligence: Relations between EEG coherence, EEG phase delay and power. Clinical Neurophysiology 116 (2005) 2129-2141. Case3. 17 year old girl, high school senior:Music: All the Way (Celine Dion & Frank Sinatra), The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion), Sogno (Dream) (Andrea Bocelli), Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti), You're Still You (Josh Groban). Entrainment Frequencies embedded in the music: specially combined Eight entrainment frequencies from alpha, theta, beta, and gamma frequency bands were used. Sample Music: Sogno (Andrea Bocelli) Before  Figure 3-1. EEG before the brain symphony music. After  Figure 3-2. EEG after the brain symphony music.As you see again, there were obvious enhancements of the EEG power and Alpha waves, and Alpha synchronization, indicating increased whole brain activation and increased synchronization within whole brain. IQ changes after listening to the brain symphony music: Predicted Neuropsychological ScoresFull Scale I.Q Predicted Cognitive Performance
Predicted Z-Score Achievement and Neuropsychological Measures with 95% Confidence Intervals Table 3-1. IQ before the brain symphony (17 year old girl).Predicted full, verbal, and performance IQ scores were 103.64, 108.14, and 98.62, respectively before listening. Predicted Neuropsychological ScoresFull Scale I.Q Predicted Cognitive Performance
Predicted Z-Score Achievement and Neuropsychological Measures with 95% Confidence Intervals Table 3-2. IQ after the brain symphony music (17 year old girl).Predicted full, verbal, and performance IQ scores were 107.30 (+3.66), 113.71 (+5.57), and 99.77 (+1.15), respectively after listening to the brain symphony music sample. Case4. 17 year old boy, high school senior:Music: 05-To Where You Are (Josh Groban), 09-Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti), 03-You're Still You (Josh Groban). Entrain Frequencies embedded in the music: specially combined Five entrainment frequencies from alpha, theta, beta, and gamma frequency bands were used. Sample Music: You're Still You (Josh Groban) Before  Figure 4-1. EEG before the brain symphony music. After  Figure 4-2. EEG after the brain symphony music.As you see again, there were obvious enhancements of the EEG power and Alpha waves, and Alpha synchronization, indicating increased whole brain activation and increased synchronization within whole brain. IQ changes after listening to the brain symphony music: Predicted Neuropsychological ScoresFull Scale I.Q Predicted Cognitive Performance
Predicted Z-Score Achievement and Neuropsychological Measures with 95% Confidence Intervals Table 4-1. IQ before the brain symphony music (17 year old boy).Predicted full, verbal, and performance IQ scores were 117.93, 116.35, and 115.87, respectively before listening. Predicted Neuropsychological ScoresFull Scale I.Q Predicted Cognitive Performance
Predicted Z-Score Achievement and Neuropsychological Measures with 95% Confidence Intervals Table 4-2. IQ after the brain symphony music (17 year old boy).Predicted full, verbal, and performance IQ scores were 126.26 (+8.33), 121.69 (+5.34), and 126.14 (+10.27), respectively after listening to the brain symphony music sample. IQ Study with My brain symphony musicIQ changes after listening to the brain symphony music: We calculated estimate of this person's IQ scores by using Brain Performance Index program (appliedneuroscience.com). The scores obtained were statistical estimate of subject's IQ scores based on multivariable analysis of QEEG variables. Please refer to following peer reviewed article for details of the analysis: Thatcher RW, Northa D, Bivera C. EEG and intelligence: Relations between EEG coherence, EEG phase delay and power. Clinical Neurophysiology 116 (2005) 2129-2141. Case1. 17 year old girl, high school senior:Music: All the Way (Celine Dion & Frank Sinatra), The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion), Sogno (Dream) (Andrea Bocelli), Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti), You're Still You (Josh Groban). Entrain Frequencies embedded in the music: specially combined Eight entrainment frequencies from alpha, theta, beta, and gamma frequency bands were used. Sample Music: Sogno (Andrea Bocelli) Predicted Neuropsychological Scores
Full Scale I.Q
  Predicted Cognitive Performance
Case2. 17 year old boy, high school senior:Music: 05-To Where You Are (Josh Groban), 09-Nel Cuore Lei (Andrea Bocelli & Eros Ramazzotti), 03-You're Still You (Josh Groban). Entrain Frequencies embedded in the music: specially combined Five entrainment frequencies from alpha, theta, beta, and gamma frequency bands were used. Sample Music: You're Still You (Josh Groban) Predicted Neuropsychological Scores
Full Scale I.Q
  Predicted Cognitive Performance
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