Old Sounds in Modern Research – The effect of monochord sounds in music therapy across the lifespan

Annkathrin Pöpel; Sarah Lebeck-Jobe; Diandra Russo; Peter Färber; Sandra Lutz Hochreutener

doi:10.3205/26isfam076

June 12, 2026Open Access

Old Sounds in Modern Research – The effect of monochord sounds in music therapy across the lifespan

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This research aims to explore the effects of monochord sounds in music therapy on various age groups.
Receptive music therapy intervention using the monochord instrument
Focus on the vibroacoustic properties and influence on the autonomic nervous system
Participants spanning different ages across the lifespan.
Monochord sounds demonstrated positive regulatory effects on the autonomic nervous system.
Participants across different ages reported enhanced relaxation and emotional regulation.

Implication

Investigates effects of monochord sounds in music therapy, suggesting benefits across age groups.

Abstract

Background: A receptive music therapy intervention using the monochord, an ancient instrument rooted in harmonic principles, has gained renewed scientific interest due to its gentle vibroacoustic properties and regulatory influence on the autonomic nervous system. Research across the lifespan suggests [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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Pöpel et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Old Sounds in Modern Research – The effect of monochord sounds in music therapy across the lifespan

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