* Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha, Professor, ALNRMAMC, Koppa
*Corresponding Author: [email protected]
Received on: 19-10-2023 Accepted: 24-10-2023 Corrected: 15-11-2023
Abstract: Background:Music, a part of human activity is succession of ordered tones to produce a composition. It is systematically arranged rhythmic patterns of sound waves. The effects of these waves on human health are well studies by various researchers. Studies also highlight the system-wise specific effect. Biochemical and neurochemical changes are also reported with references to involvement of music. Different settings and types of music are used by therapists for desired actions in reference to cases.
Effects on Different Systems: Brain is important and prime organ involving all other organs directly or indirectly for effects of music. It is associated with cognitive functions, emotions, memory enhancements through various mode of actions. The type of released neurochemicals links these impacts on heart and respiratory system as heart rate and respiratory rate are directly connected with specific beats of music. Effects of music on enhacements of gastric and intestinal motility are also reported. Increasing estradiol levels are noted in separate study.
Biochemical and Neurochemical changes: Music directly affects the emotion and thinking. Specific types of emotions ad mood are related with release of cortisol, corticotropin, serotonin, dopamine and others. The effects are also noted in terms of decreasing reactive oxygen. Increase in â-endorphins in relation to pain managemnt is noted.
Conclusion: Music is frequently used in different clinical settings for release of pain, improving the mood and faster recovery from various surgery. Few studies have highlighted the mode of action or mechanism, still detailed researches are required to fin the effect of music at cellular and tissue level.
Keywords: Music, Raga, Brain, Heart, Biochemcial, Neurochemcial ……………………………..
