A Quasi experimental design Pre-test/Post-test Control Group was used. Elderly samples of 101 in experimental group and 100 in control group were selected.
Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the samples. Inclusion criteria were followed, as the samples that were able to hear the music by conducting whisper test.
The effect of music therapy on hypertension was assessed by using sphygmomanometer.
Pre test was done before the intervention of administration of music therapy.
It was administered to the participants who were included in listening to a predesigned instrumental music based on raga Malkauns, for the duration of 22 minutes at a specified time in the evening for a period of 30 days.
The collected data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
The study results revealed that, there is a significant relationship between the effect of music therapy and the increased level of blood pressure of the elderly; also showed a significant relationship between age and occupational status with the level of well being.
The study concludes that training in the field of geriatrics and gerontology for Para professionals in counseling the elderly including music therapy beneficial effects on the problems of the elderly.