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== Physical/Physiological Effects of Singing == | == Physical/Physiological Effects of Singing == | ||
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=== Cardiac Function and Heart Rate Variability === | === Cardiac Function and Heart Rate Variability === | ||
Studies have found that heart rate variability [HRV] is affected by singing, such that variability is increased during singing activities, and that singing produces slow, regular and deep respiration<ref>Cardiac and respiratory patterns synchronize between persons during choir singing. | Studies have found that heart rate variability [HRV] is affected by singing, such that variability is increased during singing activities, and that singing produces slow, regular and deep respiration<ref>Cardiac and respiratory patterns synchronize between persons during choir singing. | ||
Müller V, Lindenberger U | Müller V, Lindenberger U | ||
PLoS One. 2011; 6(9):e24893. | PLoS One. 2011; 6(9):e24893. | ||
</ref>. Coupling of heart rate variability (HRV) to respiration, known as Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia [RSA], is known be beneficial for cardiovascular function, and to have a subjective as well as a biologically soothing effect, which can result in lowering of blood pressure<ref>The effects of specific respiratory rates on heart rate and heart rate variability. | </ref>. Coupling of heart rate variability (HRV) to respiration, known as Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia [RSA], is known be beneficial for cardiovascular function, and to have a subjective as well as a biologically soothing effect, which can result in lowering of blood pressure<ref>The effects of specific respiratory rates on heart rate and heart rate variability. | ||
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== Psychobiological Effects of Singing == | == Psychobiological Effects of Singing == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Singing is found in all human cultures around the world; it often occurs in social settings such as religious ceremonies and even some sporting events such as football matches, and of course there are many dedicated communal singing groups/choirs in every country. Parents sing to their babies, people sing birthday greetings, the new year is often welcomed with a communal song, so there is no doubt that singing and music is embedded within all societies.
Physical/Physiological Effects of Singing[edit | edit source]
Brain Function[edit | edit source]
Respiratory Function[edit | edit source]
Posture[edit | edit source]
Muscle Tension[edit | edit source]
Cardiac Function and Heart Rate Variability[edit | edit source]
Studies have found that heart rate variability [HRV] is affected by singing, such that variability is increased during singing activities, and that singing produces slow, regular and deep respiration[1]. Coupling of heart rate variability (HRV) to respiration, known as Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia [RSA], is known be beneficial for cardiovascular function, and to have a subjective as well as a biologically soothing effect, which can result in lowering of blood pressure[2][3],
Immunological Effects[edit | edit source]
A number of studies have investigated the effects of singing on the immune system, and report that after singing the levels of salivary immunoglobulin A are increased[4][5].
Psychobiological Effects of Singing[edit | edit source]
Dementia[edit | edit source]
Effects of Mood[edit | edit source]
Self Confidence and Self Esteem[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Cardiac and respiratory patterns synchronize between persons during choir singing. Müller V, Lindenberger U PLoS One. 2011; 6(9):e24893.
- ↑ The effects of specific respiratory rates on heart rate and heart rate variability. Song HS, Lehrer PM Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2003 Mar; 28(1):13-23.
- ↑ RESPeRATE: nonpharmacological treatment of hypertension. Sharma M, Frishman WH, Gandhi K Cardiol Rev. 2011 Mar-Apr; 19(2):47-51.
- ↑ Beck, R. (2000). Choral Singing, Performance Perception, and Immune System Changes in Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Cortisol. UC Irvine: Center for Learning in the Arts, Sciences and Sustainability. Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1qf5f7bc
- ↑ Kreutz, G., Bongard, S., Rohrmann, S. et al. Effects of Choir Singing or Listening on Secretory Immunoglobulin A, Cortisol, and Emotional State. J Behav Med 27, 623–635 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-004-0006-9
