Specialists from the Royal College of London conducted a study that identified an accessible way to regulate blood pressure without drugs. Published in Scientific Reports, the study revealed that music can influence cardiovascular function, with blood pressure adapting to the structures of musical compositions.

The experiment involved 92 volunteers around 42 years old. Researchers continuously measured participants’ blood pressure while they listened to classical pieces performed by renowned pianists, reports Planet Today. The recordings were played on a special piano to simulate a live performance.

The greatest effect was observed during Harold Bauer’s performance of Schubert’s transcription by Liszt. Scientists noted that blood pressure responded more strongly to volume than to tempo. The maximum effect occurred when listening to pieces with predictable phrasing structures, which induced the clearest synchronization of biological rhythms in general and blood pressure in particular.

The authors hope these findings will form the basis for music therapy for individuals with hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. They envision that, in the near future, music could become part of personalized medicine, helping regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease without medication.