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Listening to music whilst studying.
« on: March 14, 2011, 03:04:07 pm »
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Just wondering what effects music has whilst one is studying.

Is it detrimental to the quality of study? Less information is absorbed?

Personally I can focus a lot better when studying w/music. I can get distracted really easily when people are talking outside or with the sounds of the TV.

Been told that the study area and the way you study should be a mock up of exam conditions (cant listen to music whilst in an exam).
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2011, 03:08:15 pm »
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Well, it depends on what type of study you do. So if it in intense and requires concentration then I'd say don't listen, because it does have an effect. And even if you say you can still focus and whatnot, it's still better to because you'll make your self used to it and it would be harder for you in exam conditions.


If it's light study and doesn't require the above, then I think it's okay.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2011, 03:23:00 pm »
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Some guy gave us a presentation at camp that said that baroque music was supposed to be good for concentration and half my year level has jumped on that bandwagon... But It doesn't realy work for me. Also, i'm prety sure there was another thread about this.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2011, 03:27:24 pm »
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I often listen to starcraft commentaries while studying. Trust me that shit doesn't work.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2011, 03:30:06 pm »
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Yes Baroque is good. However, I like having a mix of madvillain too.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2011, 03:40:15 pm »
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music is on always, i always listen to music while doing work
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 06:42:53 pm by TrueTears »
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2011, 03:50:27 pm »
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I've heard that listening to mozart's sonata D-major or something is especially good whilst studying
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2011, 04:00:23 pm »
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I usually listen to classical or soundtracks when I'm studying. Sometimes I put on some hip hop if I'm in the mood.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2011, 04:03:51 pm »
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might sound cliche but IDM does the trick for me
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2011, 04:24:59 pm »
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Listening to Radiohead and getting ready for a context SAC tomorrow as we speak.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2011, 04:26:13 pm »
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Quote from: Ghost! on March 14, 2011, 04:24:59 pm
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2011, 05:27:43 pm »
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I don't when I'm studying for my written subjects. Sometimes I'll play rainymood if I'm feeling stressed though.
www.rainymood.com

However as an art student I can blast my FulLy SiCk BeAtZ whenever I want in prac.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2011, 06:24:41 pm »
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Maybe listening to some music before studying, like for 5 minutes to clear your mind.
I can't have music and concentrate on work at the same time.
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2011, 06:42:39 pm »
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Yes, I agree with listening to music before you start studying, just to get pumped up and so the oxygen starts flowing to your brain.

Being a humanities student, I can't concentrate on reading/writing if I'm listening to music with lyrics, but I do like studying with background music (with no lyrics).

I shall try rainymood. It looks awesome. :D

Having a snack (nuts/sultanas) or a drink (tea works best for me) while you study also helps. :)
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Re: Listening to music whilst studying.
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2011, 06:44:32 pm »
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I listen to this if I'm ever studying on Friday nights, just so I get into the groove.
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