Have you ever listened to beautiful harp music or a flute instrumental? The chances are that you’re so used to listening to popular music with vocals that you find listening to instrumentals a little weird. But did you know that doing so can actually be beneficial? Instrumental music can positively impact your body, mind, and spirit.
In this article, Prayer Pray shares five amazing benefits of listening to instrumental music:
It Helps Speed Up Recovery
In recent times, more health care practitioners are incorporating music into their treatment plans to help their patients recover from their conditions or illnesses faster and help them stay healthy. Music and relaxation therapy have always been used together to help patients with heart disease lower their heart rate and blood pressure. Similarly, many migraine sufferers find that instrumental music and guided imagery help reduce their headaches’ intensity, duration, and frequency.
It Helps Reduce Stress and Improve Mood
Listening to instrumental music, especially those with a slow tempo and low pitch, can reduce stress in healthy people, those undergoing medical procedures (be it a dental procedure or a surgery), and those feeling ill. In fact, it can also help lessen anxiety! Some studies show that people with cancer who received standard care and listened to instrumental music regularly enjoyed reduced anxiety compared to those who only received standard care.
It Helps Improve Memory and Cognition
Did you know that listening to instrumental music with repetitive rhythm and melody helps the brain form patterns that are said to improve one’s memory? Even with stroke survivors, listening to music can help recover more verbal memory, lessen their confusion, and help them to focus their attention. People with Alzheimer’s can also enjoy cognitive benefits as instrumental music helps them maintain some of their mental abilities and recall some memories.
It Soothes People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who received music therapy showed significant improvement in their attention and communication skills, as well as their social responses. Instrumentals also help calm them down during tantrums and episodes.
Furthermore, music has long been used to provide comfort and help people cope with strong emotions like fear, anger, and loneliness. This is especially true in people who are dealing with serious illnesses, be it physical or mental.
It Can Help You Pray When It’s Difficult to Find the Words
When a person is overwhelmed with what’s going on in their lives, it might be difficult for them to find what to say in their prayers. Listening to some calm piano music can easily help your mind and emotions relax and allow you to say the things that you want to say in prayer to God. This is especially helpful if you are in a space where there is lots of noise and distractions. Popping in your earbuds and playing beautiful instrumental songs can take you to that state where you could be emotionally open for a sincere prayer.
Conclusion
At this point, you now know some of the benefits of instrumental music that you should not miss out on. Suppose you are suffering from an illness, recovering from surgery, or experiencing anxiety and stress because of what’s going on around you. In that case, you can listen to some Christian instrumental music and experience its benefits!
If you wish to download morning prayer music, Prayer Pray can help you find an excellent selection for you. Whether you want some heavenly harp, cello, violin, or instrumental piano music, we have links to great musical choices you can enjoy. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy our music on the platform!
