The Effect of Classical Music on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Mood

Cureus. 2022 Jul 27;14(7):e27348. doi: 10.7759/cureus.27348. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Anxiety and depression have deleterious effects on health. Numerous studies have demonstrated the negative impact of emotions such as stress and anxiety on heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and heart disease. These mood states have been linked to stroke, heart failure, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems, and drug abuse. Negative emotions can affect the HR and BP through the link between the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Our study demonstrates the positive effect of classical music on HR, BP parameters, and mood states.

Keywords: autonomic nervous system; blood pressure variability; classical music; heart rate recovery; mood and anxiety.