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#BenefitsOfSinging - Curated research database
Updated and completed in November 2024
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Our vision, as the European Choral Association is a world where everybody experiences the benefits of collective singing.
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Updated 12-23
Benefits of singing | Physical
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1hearts align through songMusic structure determines heart rate variability of singersVickhoff, Björn; Malmgren, Helge; Aström, Rickard; Nyberg, Gunnar; Ekström, Seth-Reino; Engwall, Mathias et al. (2013): Music structure determines heart rate variability of singers. In: Frontiers in psychology 4, S. 334. In: Frontiers in psychology 4English-> Linkhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00334/full
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2heart rates balance themselves outCardiorespiratory optimization during improvised singing and toningBernardi, N. F.; Snow, S.; Peretz, I.; Orozco Perez, H. D.; Sabet-Kassouf, N.; Lehmann, A. (2017): Cardiorespiratory optimization during improvised singing and toning. In: Scientific reports 7 (1), S. 8113. In: Scientific reports 7 (1)English-> Linkhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-07171-2
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3improved cardiac functionCardiac and respiratory patterns synchronize between persons during choir singingMüller, Viktor; Lindenberger, Ulman (2011): Cardiac and respiratory patterns synchronize between persons during choir singing. In: PloS one 6 (9), e24893.In: PloS one 6 (9)English-> Linkhttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0024893
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4improved brain functioningTowards a neural basis of music perception. In: Trends in cognitive sciencesKoelsch, Stefan; Siebel, Walter A. (2005): Towards a neural basis of music perception. In: Trends in cognitive sciences 9 (12), S. 578–584. In: Trends in cognitive sciences 9 (12)German-> Linkhttps://stefan-koelsch.de/papers/MU_koelsch_04_05_30.11.2005.pdf
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5improving immunological systemEffects of choir singing or listening on secretory immunoglobulin A, cortisol, and emotional stateKreutz, Gunter; Bongard, Stephan; Rohrmann, Sonja; Hodapp, Volker; Grebe, Dorothee (2004): Effects of choir singing or listening on secretory immunoglobulin A, cortisol, and emotional state. In: Journal of behavioral medicine 27 (6), S. 623–635.In: Journal of behaviroral medicine 27 (6)English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/8063178_Effects_of_Choir_Singing_or_Listening_on_Secretory_Immunoglobulin_A_Cortisol_and_Emotional_State
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6aimproved respiratory functioningSinging for respiratory health: theory, evidence and challenges. In: Health promotion internationalGick, Mary L.; Nicol, Jennifer J. (2016): Singing for respiratory health: theory, evidence and challenges. In: Health promotion international 31 (3), S. 725–734.In: Health promotion international 31 (3)English-> Linkhttps://academic.oup.com/heapro/article/31/3/725/1749879
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6bimproved respiratory functioningSinging for Lung Health: A systematic review of the literature and consensus statementLewis, Adam; Cave, Phoene; Stern, Myra; Welch, Lindsay; Taylor, Karen; Russell, Juliet et al. (2016): Singing for Lung Health-a systematic review of the literature and consensus statement. In: NPJ primary care respiratory medicine 26, S. 16080. DOI: 10.1038/npjpcrm.2016.80. In: NPJ primary care respiratory medicine 26, p. 16080. DOI: 10.1038/npjpcrm.2016.80.English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/311333798_Singing_for_Lung_Health_-_A_systematic_review_of_the_literature_and_consensus_statement
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6cimproved respiratory functioningUse of Singing for Lung Health as an alternative training modality within pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD: a randomised controlled trialKaasgaard, Mette; Rasmussen, Daniel Bech; Andreasson, Karen Hjerrild; Hilberg, Ole; Løkke, Anders; Vuust, Peter; Bodtger, Uffe (2022): Use of Singing for Lung Health as an alternative training modality within pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD: a randomised controlled trial. In: The European respiratory journal 59 (5). DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01142-2021. In: The European respiratory journal 59 (5). DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01142-2021.English-> Linkhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34625480/
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6dimproved respiratory functioningAn online breathing and wellbeing programme for people with persistent symptoms following COVID-1Keir E. J. Philip u. a. An online breathing and wellbeing programme (ENO Breathe) for people with persistent symptoms following COVID-19: a parallel-group, single-blind, randomised controlled trial”. In: The Lancet (2022). In: The Lancet (2022).English
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7generalExploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir. An international cross-sectional mixed-methods studyMoss, Hilary; Lynch, Julie; O'Donoghue, Jessica (2018): Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir. An international cross-sectional mixed-methods study. In: Perspectives in public health 138 (3), S. 160–168. DOI: 10.1177/1757913917739652.In: Perspectives in public health 138 (3), S. 160–168. DOI: 10.1177/1757913917739652.English-> Linkhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29137545/
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New 8general - rehabilitation in relation to ageing-related neurological disordersSinging For RehabilitationSärkämö, Teppo (2020): Singing For Rehabilitation.In: Rachel Heydon, Daisy Fancourt, Annabel J. Cohen und Annabel J. Cohen (Hg.): The Routledge Companion to Interdisciplinary Studies in Singing: Routledge, S. 98–108. English-> Linkhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315162546-8/singing-rehabilitation-teppo-s%C3%A4rk%C3%A4m%C3%B6
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Benefits of singing | Psychological
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1inter - and intra-personal communicationSinging as Inter- and Intra-personal CommunicationWelch, Graham F.; Preti, Costanza (2019): Singing as Inter- and Intra-personal Communication. In: Graham F. Welch, David M. Howard, John Nix und Costanza Preti (Hg.): The Oxford Handbook of Singing: Oxford University Press, S. 368–392.Oxford Universirty PressEnglish-> Linkhttps://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199660773.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199660773-e-73
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2adevelopment of individual identity through musicAdolescent perceptions of singing: exploring gendered differences in musical confidence, identity and ambitionOrton, Alice; Pitts, Stephanie E. (2019): Adolescent perceptions of singing: exploring gendered differences in musical confidence, identity and ambition. In: Music Education Research 21 (1), S. 40–51. In: Music Education Research 21 (1)English-> Linkhttps://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Adolescent-perceptions-of-singing%3A-exploring-in-and-Orton-Pitts/0ba5a42e3d76efe04538937fe081162ed6f075eb
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2bdevelopment of individual identity through musicThe psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general publicJudd, Marianne; Pooley, Julie Ann (2013): The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public. In: Psychology of Music 42 (2), S. 269–283.
DOI: 10.1177/0305735612471237.		In: Psychology of Music 42 (2), p. 269–283.
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3asinging is an outlet for our feelingsThe Effects of Group Singing on MoodUnwin, Margaret M.; Kenny, Dianna T.; Davis, Pamela J. (2016): The Effects of Group Singing on Mood. In: Psychology of Music 30 (2), S. 175–185. In: Psychology of Music 30 (2)English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/223995102_The_Effects_of_Group_Singing_on_Mood
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3bsinging is an outlet for our feelingsMusical Activity and Well-beingKrause, Amanda E.; Davidson, Jane W.; North, Adrian C. (2018): Musical Activity and Well-being. In: MUSIC PERCEPT 35 (4), S. 454–474. DOI: 10.1525/mp.2018.35.4.454. In: MUSIC PERCEPT 35 (4), p. 454–474. DOI: 10.1525/mp.2018.35.4.454.English-> Linkhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0305735612471237
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4general Are the psychological benefits of choral singing unique to choirs?Adam J Lonsdale und Evelyn R Day. Are the psychological benefits of choral singing unique to choirs? A comparison of six activity groups. In: Psychology of Music 49.5 (2021), Seiten 1179–1198. doi: 10.1177/0305735620940019In: Psychology of Music 49.5 (2021), p.1179–1198. doi: 10.1177/0305735620940019English-> Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0305735620940019
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New 5general - mental health and well-beingSinging to promote mental health and well-being.Plumb, Laura; Stickley, Theodore (2017):
Singing to promote mental health and well-being.		In: Mental Health Practice 20 (8), S. 31–36. DOI: 10.7748/mhp.2017.e1182. English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/316866238_Singing_to_promote_mental_health_and_well-being
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Benefits of singing | Social
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1enhanced sense of social inclusionSinging and social inclusionWelch, Graham F.; Himonides, Evangelos; Saunders, Jo; Papageorgi, Ioulia; Sarazin, Marc (2014): Singing and social inclusion. In: Frontiers in psychology 5, S. 803. In: Frontiers in psychology 5English-> Linkhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00803/full
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2aimproved social skillsThe ice-breaker effect: singing mediates fast social bondingPearce, Eiluned; Launay, Jacques; Dunbar, Robin I. M. (2015): The ice-breaker effect: singing mediates fast social bonding. In: Royal Society open science 2 (10), S. 150221. In: Royal Society open science 2 (10)English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/283635795_The_ice-breaker_effect_Singing_mediates_fast_social_bonding
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2bimproved social skillsBenefits of choral singing for social and mental wellbeing. Qualitative findings from a cross‐national survey of choir members.Livesey, Laetitia; Morrison, Ian; Clift, Stephen; Camic, Paul (2012): Benefits of choral singing for social and mental wellbeing. Qualitative findings from a cross‐national survey of choir members. In: J of Public Mental Health 11 (1), S. 10–26. DOI: 10.1108/17465721211207275.In: J of Public Mental Health 11 (1), p. 10–26.
DOI: 10.1108/17465721211207275.		English-> Linkhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0305735620940019
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3benefits for older adultsThe SingWell project protocol: the road to understanding the benefits of group singing in older adultsArla Good, Gunter Kreutz, Becky Choma, Alexandra Fiocco und Frank Russo. The SingWell project protocol: the road to understanding the benefits of group singing in older adults. In: PUBLIC HEALTH PANAROMA 6.1 (2020), Seiten 142–210In: PUBLIC HEALTH PANAROMA 6.1 (2020),
p. 142–210		English -> Linkhttps://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/331578?show=full
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New 4benefits for disadvantaged adults ‘To be heard’: The social and mental health benefits of choir singing for disadvantaged adults. Dingle, Genevieve A.; Brander, Christopher; Ballantyne, Julie; Baker, Felicity A. (2013): ‘To be heard’: The social and mental health benefits of choir singing for disadvantaged adults. In: Psychology of Music 41 (4), S. 405–421. DOI: 10.1177/0305735611430081.English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/231169791_To_Be_Heard_the_social_and_mental_health_benefits_of_choir_singing_for_disadvantaged_adults
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1improved reading skillsThe Impact of Singing-Integrated Reading Instruction on the Oral Reading Fluency and Motivation of Elementary Students in an Out-of-School Time ProgramMoorehead-Carter, Yvette (2015): The Impact of Singing-Integrated Reading Instruction on the Oral Reading Fluency and Motivation of Elementary Students in an Out-of-School Time Program. VCU Libraries.VCU LibrariesEnglish-> Linkhttps://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4933&context=etd
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2Intellectual engagement with musicThe power of music: Its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young peopleHallam, Susan (2010): The power of music: Its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people. In: International Journal of Music Education 28 (3), S. 269–289. In: International Journal of Music Education 28 (3)English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/242560857_The_power_of_music_Its_impact_on_the_intellectual_social_and_personal_development_of_children_and_young_people
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3realisation of musical potentialMusical potentialHallam, Susan; Cross, Ian; Thaut, Michael; McPherson, Gary (2012): Musical potential: Oxford University Press (1).Oxford University PressEnglish-> Linkhttps://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199298457.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199298457-e-024
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4singing will make you more competent in your own language, including an improvement in reading skills.Using Singing and Movement to Teach Pre-reading Skills and Word Reading to Kindergarten Children: An Exploratory StudyWalton, Patrick (2014): Using Singing and Movement to Teach Pre-reading Skills and Word Reading to Kindergarten Children: An Exploratory Study. In: L & L 16 (3), S. 54. In: L&L 16 (3)English-> Linkhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/268804254_Using_Singing_and_Movement_to_Teach_Pre-reading_Skills_and_Word_Reading_to_Kindergarten_Children_An_Exploratory_Study
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5reading lyrics and music are processed in the same neurocortical regions for symbol decodingSong and speech: brain regions involved with perception and covert productionCallan, Daniel E.; Tsytsarev, Vassiliy; Hanakawa, Takashi; Callan, Akiko M.; Katsuhara, Maya; Fukuyama, Hidenao; Turner, Robert (2006): Song and speech: brain regions involved with perception and covert production. In: NeuroImage 31 (3), S. 1327–1342. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2006.01.036.In: NeuroImage 31 (3)English-> Linkhttps://www.academia.edu/6670691/Song_and_speech_Brain_regions_involved_with_perception_and_covert_production
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