EFFECT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC (Rag Bilahari) ON REACTION TIME AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Meenakshi Sable; Sangeeta Dabhade; Umesh Lad; Shyamsunde Sable

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

EFFECT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC (Rag Bilahari) ON REACTION TIME AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Meenakshi Sable, Sangeeta Dabhade, Umesh Lad, Shyamsunde Sable

Abstract :

Aims &Objectives: The mechanism of the effects of music is still under scientific study and needs to be understood in a better way. We designed this study to see how music affects reaction time , concentration and blood pressure The aim of our study was to study the effect of classical music(Rag bilahari) on reaction time & blood pressure. Material and Methods: 40 healthy subjects were selected for the study. Baseline record of Visual online Reaction time test was taken. Online visual reaction time & Blood pressure were measured before listening to classical music & 4 wks after listening to classical music Results:The reaction time & blood pressure were decreased significantly p<0.01. 4 wks after listening to music. Conclusion: Listening to music at work area reduces distractions, helps increase concentration and delays fatigue. The present study shows that classical music decreases the reaction time & blood pressure after 4wks listening to music It can be used to heal tinnitus, as an educational tool to develop children with special needs, Alzheimers disease, to improve motor skills in Parkinsonism and help alleviate pain after surgery.(6)