Feel the Beat, Save a Life: CPR Awareness Through Music
CPR saves lives — and rhythm matters. The ideal rate for chest compressions is 100–120 beats per minute, which happens to match the tempo of many popular songs. Practicing CPR to music can help with the correct pace and build confidence in your ability to respond during a cardiac emergency.
October 16 is World Restart a Heart Day – a day to raise awareness about the importance of CPR and encourage people to learn this life-saving skill.
🎶 Why music? Research shows that using music during CPR practice improves technique and helps you remember the correct rhythm. Songs like Stayin’ Alive, Uptown Funk or Crazy in Love have the perfect beat to guide effective compressions.
💡 Quick CPR Tips:
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
- Aim for 100–120 compressions per minute
- Use music to help maintain rhythm
- Call 911 and use an AED if available
Whether you're learning CPR for the first time or refreshing your skills, adding music to your practice is a simple way to stay prepared — and potentially save a life.
Visit york.ca/CPR to learn more.
