Comments on: Focus Better by Listening to Music http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:04:27 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Corey http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-79088 Corey Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:14:43 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-79088 I'm a web programmer and I just happen to come across this post. I know it's old but I wanted to add my own personal experience. As a programmer, I have found that instrumental music such as electronica, techno, drum and bass help me concentrate while working. Grooveradio.com is personal favorite. I'm not sure if it's the beats or the numerical rhythms or what, but vocal music seems to hurt more than help. At least for me. I get distracted in the words of the songs and lose my train of thought. With a fast pace instrumental, I can create a rhythm and flow through the day. I find it also helps pass time while driving long distances. It can put me in a bit of a trance, like you said, where my subconscious takes over and I can block out all outside distractions. I’m a web programmer and I just happen to come across this post. I know it’s old but I wanted to add my own personal experience. As a programmer, I have found that instrumental music such as electronica, techno, drum and bass help me concentrate while working. Grooveradio.com is personal favorite. I’m not sure if it’s the beats or the numerical rhythms or what, but vocal music seems to hurt more than help. At least for me. I get distracted in the words of the songs and lose my train of thought. With a fast pace instrumental, I can create a rhythm and flow through the day. I find it also helps pass time while driving long distances. It can put me in a bit of a trance, like you said, where my subconscious takes over and I can block out all outside distractions.

]]> By: K.M.Antony Perera : If anyone can commen positively to say that instrumental music is far better than listening to vocal music as a relaxation method. http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-78743 K.M.Antony Perera : If anyone can commen positively to say that instrumental music is far better than listening to vocal music as a relaxation method. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:37:51 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-78743 If anyone can make a positive comment to say that listening to instrumental music is more beneficial than vocal music as a relaxation method. If you have any reference please provide If anyone can make a positive comment to say that listening to instrumental music is more beneficial than vocal music as a relaxation method. If you have any reference please provide

]]> By: Valentina http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-78716 Valentina Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:42:34 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-78716 I definitely agree with previous comments on the effects of music on how we function and feel. To me, studies showing the lasting beneficial effects of music and music training in early childhood are particular intriguing. According to scientific studies, children exposed to music training early in life tend to do better in school and are more creative in solving problems. Music is not just fun; it truly is a gift that keeps on giving! I definitely agree with previous comments on the effects of music on how we function and feel. To me, studies showing the lasting beneficial effects of music and music training in early childhood are particular intriguing. According to scientific studies, children exposed to music training early in life tend to do better in school and are more creative in solving problems. Music is not just fun; it truly is a gift that keeps on giving!

]]> By: Seth http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-78685 Seth Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:37:47 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-78685 I enjoy Classical music highly and regularly listen to it for enjoyment. Of course, my favorites aren't as good for concentration. If I were to listen to something bombastic, like a Chopin étude, or something loud and complex, like a Beethoven symphony, there's no way I'd be able to concentrate on a task. On the other hand, Mozart's beautiful simplicity always focuses me. I especially love the Adagio movement of his "Elvira Madigan" piano concerto (no.21)—it's gotten me through some tough writer's blocks. I enjoy Classical music highly and regularly listen to it for enjoyment. Of course, my favorites aren’t as good for concentration. If I were to listen to something bombastic, like a Chopin étude, or something loud and complex, like a Beethoven symphony, there’s no way I’d be able to concentrate on a task.

On the other hand, Mozart’s beautiful simplicity always focuses me. I especially love the Adagio movement of his “Elvira Madigan” piano concerto (no.21)—it’s gotten me through some tough writer’s blocks.

]]> By: dooshbag http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-78397 dooshbag Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:18:05 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-78397 heehee heehee

]]> By: Angie http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-76668 Angie Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:28:20 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-76668 I like to listen to George Winston, if i listen to music with singing while i work its to distracting. I like to listen to George Winston, if i listen to music with singing while i work its to distracting.

]]> By: John http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-74398 John Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:31:22 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-74398 I have ADHD and listening to music calms a lot of my thinking... If I cant hear something constant I get so side tracked and start thinking about a million other things that I never get my task done. I have ADHD and listening to music calms a lot of my thinking… If I cant hear something constant I get so side tracked and start thinking about a million other things that I never get my task done.

]]> By: Araelia http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-73667 Araelia Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:22:15 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-73667 So true! Music is quite the tool. I used to listen to music almost all of the time...until an accident last summer left me with a head injury, including inner ear damage. Enjoy your favorite music! I find it so hard living without music, yet listening to music drastically escalates symptoms. Music is food for the soul! So true! Music is quite the tool. I used to listen to music almost all of the time…until an accident last summer left me with a head injury, including inner ear damage.

Enjoy your favorite music! I find it so hard living without music, yet listening to music drastically escalates symptoms.

Music is food for the soul!

]]> By: gg http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-73464 gg Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:25:23 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-73464 oh my god... is this why i always want to have tv on in the background while i'm studying, even though i only ever glance up at it to change the station? i always wonder why i want to watch tv while i'm studying even though i never watch it at all... now it makes sense. it's the noises! it really does help you ignore distractions, because your brain is busy dealing with that distraction already. oh my god… is this why i always want to have tv on in the background while i’m studying, even though i only ever glance up at it to change the station? i always wonder why i want to watch tv while i’m studying even though i never watch it at all… now it makes sense. it’s the noises! it really does help you ignore distractions, because your brain is busy dealing with that distraction already.

]]> By: Charlie Jones http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/comment-page-2/#comment-72898 Charlie Jones Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:14:13 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/focus-better-by-listening-to-music/#comment-72898 Music really is very helpful in many ways. Not only entertains you but at the same time could use a few differently depending on your moods. Music really is very helpful in many ways. Not only entertains you but at the same time could use a few differently depending on your moods.

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