lawrencekill Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Well I couldn't find anything on search so I made this. I have found several studies where music is a distraction to studying because of multi-tasking. This decreases the depth of which material is analyzed and comprehended. However, other studies show music prolongs the attention span of which people will continuing studying, by using music as a pleasure device. So do you think studying with music is better or without? Outside information is welcomed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglowery Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Studying with music is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Post got deleted by internet connection. Forgot to copy before hitting submit >_>. Oi. Summary: Experiences match up with studies: I work faster without music, but have less drive to continue working for extended periods of time when I don't have distractions. Only when it is physically impossible for me to find [electronic] distractions, like if I stay after school to finish some homework, do I find that I have enough drive to finish my homework at a good pace. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flametrooper Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It really depends on the type of music as well, and the volume at which it is played. Playing Korn while trying to do your math homework for instance is probably not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfdude3 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 depends. My math teacher quietly plays ambient, light, or classical music while she's teaching the lesson. Its actually pretty cool, once she played the lord of the rings soundtrack. And its not distracting at all. But then if I try to study with music that has lyrics, or is overly heavy and loud, or just too catchy, it can be distracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Putter Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Yup, music with lyrics is bad because, even if only in your head, you will be singing along. I have no first hand experience with this, but I hear classical instrumental type music is good for studying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's a conflicting study because of today's culture. When someone listens to music now, it will be either pop, rock, country, screamo, or any thing else with repetitive beats or lyrics. What you want to study with is light music that has a changing rhythm, almost next to no lyrics, and if possible, classical music :P Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbfgraphx14 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Anything light and without alot of lyrics is fine to me. And if it does have that I set it further away from me :) Always having something like heating or a fan running in the background helps cool me down O:) Tbfgraphx14Happy to find I'm not the only one who eats glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Alex85 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 For studying, I like to play instrumental stuff. Steve Vai, or some other virtuoso. I used to have playlists based off things like that. ;P But any music's generally good. Just not too loud, of course. It really has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 For each test I study for, I listen to a different album on loop, not too loud. Then on the evening and morning before the test, I listen to that album again. It may just be superstition, but I guess it could be a limited form of Pavlovian conditioning... My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's a win-lose situation for me. I get motivated to study when I listen to music because I've conditioned myself that music is associated with hard work. However I can't remember jack unless my music is switched off. I've deferred for 12 months anyway so meh. The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Listining to music when studying for me is a MUST. Otherwise i just go off track and go and do something completely different and end up forgetting what i was supposed to be doing in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_m23 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It really depends on the person. If you can concentrate, then go ahead. It really does take the edge off study. Pity i can't concentrate :cry:. P.s. Don't listen to it too loud. Apparently it will damage your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I got into the habit of putting on some Andy Mckee (instrumental acoustic guitar) everytime I was doing homework. Might look into some Sunn O)))) for my next lot :D . Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's a great study tool - when used correctly. In my opinion, that's when you're having a break/reflection period. To put it this way, I like to work for 45 minutes with no music, then a 15 minute break with music to replenish me and get ready again. It does wonders, you know, on the rare occassion I actually do work :oops: This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meb Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 180 bpm and max volume is how I like my music, so I never study while listening music. Retired 2146 overall - 136 combat - 6 skillcapes Plus I think the whole teenage girl thing will end soon (hopefully), because my girlfriend is absolutely in love with him(she is 18), and im beginning to feel threatened by his [Justin Bieber] dashing looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 For each test I study for, I listen to a different album on loop, not too loud. Then on the evening and morning before the test, I listen to that album again. It may just be superstition, but I guess it could be a limited form of Pavlovian conditioning... Thats actually a good idea. The problem with music and studying is that your brain takes in both, so amongst all the music in your brain is where your homework is stored as well. By listening to that album the morning before, you help yourself remember. Thats awesome! Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 For each test I study for, I listen to a different album on loop, not too loud. Then on the evening and morning before the test, I listen to that album again. It may just be superstition, but I guess it could be a limited form of Pavlovian conditioning... Thats actually a good idea. The problem with music and studying is that your brain takes in both, so amongst all the music in your brain is where your homework is stored as well. By listening to that album the morning before, you help yourself remember. Thats awesome! Reminds me of that episode in The Chipmunks when Alvin and Simon make Theodore eat all his favourite food while teaching him stuff. General Custard! This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I actually study better with music playing. Without it I get bored and end up just doodling on my papers during class or putting my homework away and not doing it. When I move out on my own, I'm honestly thinking of wiring speakers into every room of my house so I always have music playing.. Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilperson Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 As everyone else already said, music with lyrics = distracting I find classical/instrumental music works wonders though. Everybody lovin' it, but ain't no body touchin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echofish Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Music is a must-have for me. Any will do, as long as it's has a nice rythm and feel to it (John Mayer, my fave study artist) If I were to be put in a library without my mp3 player you'd probably hear me singing instead : My Textiles teacher always puts in music in class. I find it very helpful as it's a laid-back lesson and I always draw (or sow) in beat with music :D Ultra Unholy,Hearted Machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk803 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 i study far better if im listening to blink 182 sum 41 zerbrahead and some other punk bands and im not distracted even a little bit :) In the time of peace prepare for war-General PattonDsk805 lvl 139 6* mageBlink182lover lvl 100 7* mageFounder and Current clan leader of: PunkRock Lovers(rank#4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 i study far better if im listening to blink 182 sum 41 zerbrahead and some other punk bands and im not distracted even a little bit :) I find that hard to believe. Studying longer and studying more efficiently are two different things. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan18 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I can't take in info while listening to music with lyrics. Aka, i study history, vocab, eng stuff without music. I can't read with music either. Its like reading and following a conversation at the same time. But music is fine for me for calc, chem, physics, etc... since im not taking in info... Wasn't there a study on this? They concluded that music w/o lyrics helped concentration, which further proved that classical music was good while studying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctp080188 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Classical music all the way. A little Debussy, Vivaldi and Beethoven goes a long way when I study. However I no longer have tests so it's a dancehall ting. SHH HUT YUH MUH. DERKHED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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