Abstract
A pilot study was done to measure quantitative EEG (qEEG) brainwave frequencies and behavioral indices of five women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer, before and after listening to specific music (The Magic Mirror-Inspired Reflections solo harp CD written, performed and recorded by Amy Camie) once a day for ten days. Following treatments, the EEG profile for all five participants improved and subjective reports from daily questionnaires confirmed a positive effect of the music.
Highlights
Scientific research into the effects of music increases with the ability to accurately measure the physiology of the listener
In the second pilot study, involving seven healthy individuals from the first study and two guest participants, we studied the duration of The Magic Mirror music effect on biomarkers
The sample size was small, this study points to a possible adjunct treatment for cancer patients experiencing chemo brain symptoms and stress
Summary
Scientific research into the effects of music increases with the ability to accurately measure the physiology of the listener. Researchers have indicated that music without lyrics is effective for pain management, [1] listening to yoga music at bedtime is good for the heart, [2] and music, regardless of the listener’s personal preference, can be sensed at an unconscious level affecting autonomic cardiovascular responses [3]. Musical selections used in research are often generalized into genres such as classical or relaxing without due consideration of the performer or the intent of the composer. Musicians are able to express and communicate their intentions to listeners through variables that collective-. Accepted: December 29, 2018; Published: December 31, 2018
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