and find an emotional response. Therefore, they observed that patients who received music therapy were more attentive to their problem than those who used other active methods of therapy. (Press 5) Additionally, many studies show how music therapy helps people with depression. People suffering from depression can benefit from music therapy by listening to music, performing songs, and meditating on musical rewards. Tempo (speed of the song) affects the listener's mood. If a song is sad, the tempo is often slower, and if the song is happy, the tempo is fast and light. The activity of singing is therapeutic in itself. Specifically, singing in a group can have a positive effect on well-being and increase sociability, which can reduce levels of depression. According to an article in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, listening to music can help people reduce their levels of depression. A group of doctors conducted a study to determine the effect of music on depressed people. (Chan