The Power of Music: Impact on EEG Signals
Author Information
Author(s): El Sayed Basma Bahgat, Basheer Mye Ali, Shalaby Marwa Safwat, El Habashy Hala Rashad, Elkholy Saly Hasan
Primary Institution: Cairo University
Hypothesis
Listening to different types of music affects EEG signals and cognitive states.
Conclusion
Egyptian folk music significantly slows brain rhythm compared to classic music, indicating a momentary reduction in cognitive capacities.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed a significant increase in the power ratio index during folk music compared to silence.
- Classic music was associated with a relaxed state EEG.
- Folk music slowed brain rhythms more than classic music.
Takeaway
Listening to music can change how our brain works, and different types of music can make us feel different things.
Methodology
This cross-sectional interventional analytic study involved 76 normal subjects who listened to two types of music while their EEG was recorded.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported music preferences and the exclusion of certain demographics.
Limitations
Participants with hearing complaints or chronic illnesses were excluded, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 15 to 26, with a mean age of 16.73 years, and 72.37% were females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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