Recently, a study conducted by the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico revealed the influence that music can have on heart patterns in different ways.
The research examined variations in heart rate after playing two classical pieces of music. The method used by the researchers was non-linear recurrence quantification analysis, which observed oscillations in heart rate patterns before and after playing the pieces.
Dr. José Javier Reyes-Lagos , co-author of the study, explains: “To verify whether rhythmic or cultural variations provoke distinct cardiac responses, we intend to increase the size of our sample and expand our investigation to include a variety of musical styles beyond classical pieces.” (via 89FM ).
The study observed the influence of music on heart rate patterns in two tracks , "The Swan" and "Arpa de Oro." Both had satisfactory results, but "Arpa de Oro" stood out because it showed a greater variation.
University professor Eric Alonso Abarca-Castro also commented: “When contrasting 'The Swan' with 'Arpa de Oro', we noticed some significant differences. In particular, the second piece seemed to have a stronger impact on some measures, indicating that it produced more predictable and regular heart patterns. Factors such as rhythmic characteristics, melodic structure, or cultural familiarity may be linked to this differentiation.”
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