The sound of the viola, a musical instrument resembling a violin, slows down the brain waves of epilepsy patients, making them feel better. This conclusion was made by American scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago. To work published In the scientific journal Frontiers in Neurology.
People with epilepsy have to temporarily stop taking their medications during routine examinations at the hospital. Some patients find it difficult to refuse the drug due to nervous excitement and anxiety.
Researchers tried an alternative method to help these patients. During the experiment, 21 participants listened to a 40-minute viola performance, while experts recorded their brain activity using an encephalogram.
Alto was chosen for the study because of its two mid-octave range. This interval is used in lullabies.
As tests showed, the sounds of a stringed instrument slowed the volunteers’ brain waves to a state in which people are usually meditative. Patients also reported a reduction in feelings of stress and anxiety after listening to music.
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