Does music affect your memory?

Question

and how? it sure would help me for my class. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes. It does. Listen to Baroque while studyting

Answer 2

Can Music Affect Your Memory

Answer 3

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Yes, music affects our memory. There are several theories and all of them are plausible. Basically, what it comes down to is that we are hardwired neurologically with the ability to 'hear'. We don't have to learn to do it, it just happens. It is also true that our neural pathways are formed by thought, which when it comes down to is is nothing more than electrical impulses. These impulses, when fired in the same pattern repeatedly over time create what we call 'habits', hence the term, 'force of habit'.

So how does it tie in? When you hear a particular sound it causes the neural network to react in the pattern that we interpret as sound. Hearing it repeatedly causes the pattern to be reinforced. Think of it like walking in the forest in a particular place, and only that place. Eventually, you'll wear a pattern into the shrubbery and ground. Now, if you diverge from that path a little (to account for a variety of musical types) you'll still know where you are, because the area around the path is familiar.

Lots of people are saying that it doesn't help with studying. If that's what you're asking, I apologize for not getting that in the first place. But, music can help you while studying. The trick is to *not* listen to it vey loud. If it's too loud, you'll get a sensory overload and you won't be able to concentrate on what you're studying. Have it loud enough that you can hear it and make out the lyrics (so you are't driven crazy) but keep it low enough that you can still hear your own thoughts. Try to avoid using headphones.

To continue with the path in the forest analogy, if the music equals the surroundings, imagine trying to concentrate on the path but being distracted by all the stuff in the surroundings. You have to find the balance between paying attention to what you're doing, but still taking in your surroundings.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Yes. I learned this in general psych class. While listening to music while studying for example you either a) recall what you studied when listening to the music or b) concentrate and focus on the material, which improves memory. However, you have to listen to classical music like Mozart or soft music. Nothing hard rock or really loud music, because that will distract you from your studies.

Answer 5

Yes it can help you, but it depends on what you are talking about. I can remember the year an event happened by what music was out at the time...and I study with music on....also, if you find a tune that you like and sing things that you are trying to remember to the tune and do that more than a few times the repetition can help with your remembering the data later.

Answer 6

Some music such as classicalstimulates our brains to concentrate. Other music, usually non-classical with words or without distracts because we are keeping time to it with out feet and/or hands and the words keep going through our heads!
I find that some baroque music is especially calming and condusive to study otherwise quiet is OK too. A good pair of noise-keeping-out earphones with or without music can help those of us from large noisy families or extended families.

Answer 7

Lots of research shows that music is an aid to memory, and it's pretty easy to see for yourself. Think about how easily you remember song lyrics, for example, that you really like. The melody is an aid to memory.

For thousands of years, history and culture was shared through the "oral tradition." The stories were quite frequently shared - and memorized - through song and dance.

Answer 8

Depending on what's your preference or taste.

Personally, I'm on an intellectual high when I list to hard rock or heavy metal while doing my work. When I was i college, I used to study while listening to classic rock (i.e. Stepphenwolf, Credence Clearwater, etc.).

As long as it doesn't distract you and gives you more focus. It's okay to listen to music. Just don't turn up the volume too loud or use earphones.

Peace.

Answer 9

I think so. Because when I listen to a song I like a couple times on the radio, I memorize all the words to the song pretty fast and can sing along with it. So, in that sense listening to music is sharpening my memorization skills.

But if you mean will listening to music while you are studying help - I doubt it. I think that would be a big distraction.

Answer 10

well if you create a song to help memorize somethign then yes it helps with memory. When something has a tune to it, it's always easier to remember it. As a singer one is required to memorize they're music and that probably strengthens memory.

Answer 11

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