The effect of classical Turkish musics on the autonomic nervous system

In this study, the effects of two different forms of classical Turkish music (huseyni and saba) on the autonomous nerves system (ANS) are investigated. During listening these music forms, the electrocardiogram (ECG) and respiration records were made from two seperated subjects groups which are age and gender matched. These records have three periods: first period is before the listening, second is listening and third is after the listening. Heart rate variability (HRV) signal are obtained form record and power spectral densities (PSD) of HRV are estimated. According to the results of calculated parameters, both of two forms of Turkish music is cause significant differences on the very low frequency (VLF) power that is effected by hormonal and thermal control or vasomotor aktivities. The high frequency (HF) power of HRV PSD´s is increase at listening the form of saba Turkish music and sympatho-vagal balance (LF/HF ratio) is shifted in dominance of parasympathetic activities.