We have all experienced the uplifting and mood-altering effect that music can have on us, however, its influence doesn’t stop there. According to a study, a good tune can speak to the heart, quite literally. It was found that the heartbeat synchronizes with the musical beat. As a matter of fact, researchers have found that selections with crescendos, led to an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. And on the other flip side, these measurements came down during decrescendos and silent periods.
