Editing Hypnosis (section)

=== Music ===
The idea of music as hypnosis developed from the work of [[Franz Mesmer]]. Instruments such as pianos, violins, harps and, especially, [[Glass harmonica|the ''glass harmonica'']] often featured in Mesmer's treatments; and were considered to contribute to Mesmer's success.<ref>Polter 1934, p. 15. See also Franklin 1785, p. 23. Gallo and Finger 2000; Hadlock 2000a; Hyatt King 1945.</ref>

Hypnotic music became an important part in the development of a 'physiological psychology' that regarded the hypnotic state as an 'automatic' phenomenon that links to physical reflex. In their experiments with sound hypnosis, [[Jean-Martin Charcot]] used gongs and tuning forks, and [[Ivan Pavlov]] used bells. The intention behind their experiments was to prove that physiological response to sound could be automatic, bypassing the conscious mind.<ref>Pavlov 1928; Todes 2002.</ref>