Analyzing the Health and Cognitive Benefits of Bel Canto Singing Technique in Music Performance through Bio cognitive Science

Yan Jia
School of Music and Dance, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750021, China.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb1967

Abstract:

The exploration of vocal techniques such as Bel Canto and their impact on listeners' experiences extends far beyond mere aesthetic appreciation, touching upon significant aspects of health sciences through biocognitive processes. This study utilizes a cognitive neuroaesthetics framework to analyze how Bel Canto singing techniques influence the cognitive and emotional health of listeners. By classifying neurons, exploring their abstract functions, and their connections to aesthetic experiences, we delineate how neurotransmitters play specialized roles in forming cognitive aesthetic representations.This research constructs a comprehensive model of the aesthetic process in music listening based on neurocognitive foundations. It particularly focuses on how Bel Canto techniques can improve mental health and cognitive function by enhancing sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social experiences during musical performances. Using the classical aria "Raising the Heads of Life and Death" from the national opera "Orchid Flower," we compare and analyze the varying musical experiences provided to audiences by singers employing the Bel Canto technique. The integration of voice and rhythm through Bel Canto not only effectively enhances the beauty of the song but also allows the audience to deeply engage with the music through a holistic sensory and emotional journey. The results highlight the potential of Bel Canto singing to foster emotional resonance and cognitive engagement between the singer and the audience, showcasing its relevance and application in health sciences, particularly in therapeutic and rehabilitative settings.