The effects of binaural beats stimulation compared to classical music on the memory of senior high school students: A randomized controlled trial

Jose Ronilo  G. Juangco,; Jeo Renzo  B. Cortez,; Sharmaine  S. Chua,; Miguel Jose  J. Cid,; Cesar Ian  T. Claro,; Jessica Regina  S. Claveria,; Chantelle Vianca  D. Cobarrubias,; Miguel Deo  G. Colasito,; Jan Angela  V. Conda,; Elliene Justine  R. Conejos,; Kristell Ann  L. Constantino,; Frances May  L. Coralde,; Charina Bianca  B. Cortez,

The effects of binaural beats stimulation compared to classical music on the memory of senior high school students: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract:

Introduction Several studies have suggested that music has a significant effect on memory. Classical music has been studied extensively. However, there are studies on other types of music like binaural beats which involve the introduction of tones of different frequencies. This study aimed to determine the effects of binaural beats stimulation compared to classical music on memory among high school students. Methods This was a randomized single-blind controlled trial among senior high school students in a selected private school assigned to listen to either binaural beats stimulation or classical music to determine their effect on memory as measured by the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS). Pre- and post-intervention RBANS scores were compared within and between the two study groups. Results RBANS scores in both classical music and binaural beats stimulation groups improved with an increase of 20.58 ± 10.33 and 20.26 ± 12.06, respectively. The difference between the increase in scores was not significant. Conclusion Exposure to either binaural beats stimulation or classical music provided statistically and clinically significant increases in memory. Binaural beats stimulation increased memory to the same degree as classical music.

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