Singing and Wellbeing: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Proof

Contents

• Part I . Singing in History, Cognition, and Parenting
• 1. The First Musical Instrument
• 2. Neural Mapping and Brain Chemistry: How Singing is Good for You
• 3. "Womb to Tomb": Singing, Science, and the Mother's Voice
• Part II . Singing for the Group, the Self, and the Soul
• 4. Singing Our Songs: Damon of Athens, the Blues, and Group Psychology
• 5. The Loss of Brain Function: How Singing Helps
• 6. Singing and Religion Timeline: Selected Timeline of Vocal Healing Milestones from Mythology and History