Erbil, Friday (May 8, 2026)
Yesterday, Thursday, Asst. Lecturer Idris Hakim Abdulrahman delivered a scientific seminar entitled “The Frequencies of Musical Instruments in the Treatment of Psychological and Physical Disorders,” shedding light on the scientific role of sound and rhythm in improving human health and strengthening the connection between the body and the brain.
The seminar highlighted that each musical instrument has its own unique effect, and that listening to different instruments can strengthen the connection between the body and the brain.
In another section, the seminar focused on brainwave frequencies and their types, including Delta waves for deep sleep, Theta waves for meditation, Alpha waves for relaxation, and Beta waves for thinking and activity. It was explained how sound frequencies interact with these brainwaves to influence and regulate human psychological states.
The seminar also discussed the specific therapeutic characteristics of several musical instruments:
Its soothing sound is used to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.
It contributes to improving memory, activating both sides of the brain (logic and imagination), and assisting in the treatment of traumatic conditions such as .
Due to its airy frequency characteristics, it is effective in reducing anxiety, regulating heart rhythm, and increasing concentration.
At the conclusion, the seminar emphasized that integrating music therapy into the general healthcare system is an important step for the future, as it has significant potential in supporting recovery from various conditions and improving the quality of life for individuals and society.
