LONDON, Jan 24 — “Music has charms to soothe the savage breast,” goes a famous line from a play by 17th century writer William Congreve, but the line doesn’t say how long it takes. Recently researchers at the British Academy of Sound Therapy have determined that you need to listen to it for 13 minutes to feel the beneficial effects on your mood.
The researchers surveyed 7,581 people about their relationship with music. One in nine respondents said that the music of their favourite artists is essential to their health and well-being. As a result, many of them use it to help them relax and combat the stresses of everyday life. But it’s not enough to listen to one song to see all your worries magically vanish. Instead, you should listen to four songs, each longer than three minutes. Researchers at the British Academy of Sound Therapy say that listening to music for 13 minutes can help reduce muscle tension, banish negative thoughts and even help you sleep better at night. To experience these relaxing effects, however, be sure to choose instrumental pieces with a slow tempo.
For several years now, the scientific community has been in agreement regarding the many benefits music can bring to our mental health and mood. But what about our productivity? Music can also be effective in a professional context. More than 90 per cent of people surveyed by the British Academy of Sound Therapy felt they could do their work better after listening to music for 13 minutes. A good reason to funk up your day at the office.
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