Discover the unexpected benefits of listening to relaxing piano music

soothing piano music to relax

People who listen to the works of Mozart and Beethoven know that piano music not only sounds beautiful, but also brings relaxation. But for others, classical music is just a tune they hear in the elevator. Whether you are familiar with classical piano music or not, listening to it has physical as well as emotional benefits.

Classical piano music is perfect if you want to relax or fall asleep. This is because the music has a calming effect on the brain and makes you calm. Some people compare the music to lullabies because of its rich harmony, mid-low frequencies and regular rhythm.

Listening to piano music has miraculous influences on your body and mind. For example, it helps reduce stress, depression and anxiety.

In addition to its calming effects, listening to piano music is also good for the mind. In fact, piano music can help improve memory function and endurance.

The benefits of listening to piano music

Listening to (classical) piano music has the following benefits:

1. Helps you fall asleep

If you listen to piano music for about 45 minutes before going to sleep, it can help you fall asleep faster. This is because piano music causes your brain to relax.

2. Reduces stress, depression and anxiety

Scientists say classical music can help reduce stress because it lowers cortisol levels in the body. Cortisol is the stress hormone produced by your body that can lead to a variety of health problems.

3. Reduces pain naturally

While listening to piano music, not only are you carried away by the melody, but according to research, it can also reduce chronic pain. There are a growing number of studies indicating that classical music can relieve pain, either by just listening to the music or by combining music with other forms of therapy.

Another 2012 study found that people suffering from physical pain, such as heart disease, can benefit from listening to classical music.

4. Improves mood

Listening to classical piano music can cause more dopamine to be released. This activates the reward and pleasure center in the brain making you feel better. This makes tasks like writing an essay or preparing for an important presentation a lot more enjoyable.

5. Improves productivity

Several studies have shown that listening to piano music improves productivity. Besides making you work more efficiently, repetitive tasks become more enjoyable to do when you listen to piano music.

Ways to listen to piano music

There are numerous situations in which it is nice to listen to piano music. Use piano music in the background for relaxation, such as while reading. Or put on piano music while studying for better focus.

Listen to piano music through the Meditation Moments app. In the "Relaxing piano" category, you will find 6 different tracks that can be played one after the other. This way you can enjoy the piano music uninterrupted. The app is available via your phone and your computer.

You will find the following tracks in the Meditation Moments app:

• Loving Hands
• Gentle Touch
• Inner Light
• Dream Away
• Laughing Hearts
• Joyful Tears