Effects of Music on Studying

Often, people think that listening to music can be distracting and makes you lose focus of what you are doing, but it all depends on the type of music being played. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to listen to a popular upbeat song and have the level of focus to solve your algebra problem, but did you know certain music can boost focus, reduce stress, and improve your overall focus? 

According to the National University, this type of music should follow the following rules: 

• Consider the tempo; try not to pick anything too fast or climactic. 

• Avoid lyrics that tempt you to sing along and get distracted. 

• The volume of your music is very important; don't drown out your thoughts.

• Find something that makes you feel good and is something you like. This will help you be more invested in what you are studying or working on.

Some options for studying include: 

• Classical music 

• Spa music: relaxing ambiance 

• Nature sounds 

• Lofi hip hop 

• Jazz 

• Ambiance playlists (can be found on Spotify or Pandora) 

• An instrumental version of a lo-fi song  

As stated by the Valley Cultural Foundation, here are some other fun facts about music! 

• Singing in a group boosts moods 

• Unfortunately, some people do not feel any emotion while listening to music

• Music beats can keep your heartbeat healthy 

• Music is good for plants too 

• Music has the power to help people recall memories after an accident or injury 

• Babies can listen to music in the womb 

Overall, music has a significant amount of benefits for the people listening to it. 

Sources:

https://www.nu.edu/blog/can-music-help-you-study-and-focus/

https://www.fnu.edu/benefits-studying-music/

https://valleycultural.org/news/some-silly-facts-of-music-pt-1/

https://www.vedantu.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-music