Look for the reason why some people get goose bumps when listening to music, others don't

Goose bumps when listening to music are a common reaction. But there are people who experience, people do not. Why so?

Have you ever experienced the cold sensation of your back, chicken skin, hair upside down when listening to a classic, with the melody going to your heart?

That feeling is called " frission ," and music is also the most common cause of this feeling. According to many studies, up to two-thirds of the world's population have experienced goose bumps when listening to music.

However, the question is why is the same music that has goosebumps, people? Dr. Amani El-Alayli, of the University of East Washington (USA), decided to do research to understand this.

Up to two-thirds of the world's population have experienced goose bumps when listening to music.

Why are we goosebumps?

The direct cause of shivers and goose bumps is still controversial. But much of the research in recent decades suggests that we get goose bumps because of the emotional response to environmental hormones.

A good piece of music often goes with unpredictable melodies, sudden changes in volume, leading to a feeling of shudder in the listener.

But scientists are still not satisfied, but want to learn more about the reason why when shivering, the body again goosebumps.

Some scientists believe that goosebumps are remnants of evolution , suggesting that human ancestors were hairy creatures. This coat builds up when exposed to cold air, forming an insulating layer, preventing body warmth from escaping.

A person who is immersed in a good music is more likely to get goose bumps.

But since the invention of clothing, the thick coat will become excessive and lose. However, the "hairless" mechanism is still there, and it exists in most of us.

And what does it have to do with music?

Experts believe that a person who is immersed in a good song is more likely to get goose bumps. At the same time, this will be related to his personality.

To test this hypothesis, the experts conducted an experiment, in which the candidates will hear 5 of Chopan's timeless songs, Bach, Air Supply . During the listening, the experts Will monitor the reaction on their skin.

Many previous studies have shown that every piece has "genius" moments - once activated the shudder.

In addition, the candidates are then asked to perform a personality test. And by comparing data, experts will conclude why some people are more likely to feel shudder than normal people.

The reason is because of personality?

Research results show that people who often feel shudder when listening to music also get high scores in personality tests.

People who are really immersed in music tend to get more goose bumps.

More specifically, people who are really immersed in music are more likely to get goose bumps. And according to the personality test, the person often has a rich imagination, a soul that loves beauty and nature, always looking forward to new experiences, being more emotional, and enjoying many things in life.

The rest are not necessarily not in love with beauty. It's just that they live more rationally, and seldom see sublimation emotions when enjoying a good song.

The study was published in the journal Psychology of Music.