When you listen to Baroque music, does it really help you memorize things? Such as vocabulary?

Question

I've been trying to find new ways to 'revise' my studying habits, and I want to know if Baroque music really actually boosts one's memory.

Answer 1

I have heard that classical music does help your memory because of the complex mathematical musical scores. You have to understand the beats the times as well as the notes.

Answer 2

When I was told this in High school I thought it was a really stupid idea, but I've since learned that the two sides of our brains control different things. When we listen to music without words we only use one side, when it has words we use both because words are governed by the opposite side. Baroque music is best, but I've found when I was in University that ANY music without words will do, that gives you alot more choice from the classics.

Listening to the radio will distract you from what you are studying because that music has words and the words are occupying the side of your brain you're trying to fill with new information.

You might also try chewing mint when studying, it clears your sinus'. You can chew mint candy or gum, they will work too.

Answer 3

I did try Baroque music some time back but it just put me to sleep, did little to help me improve my vocabulary or memory!

I recently came across Scrabulous.com and play Scrabble online there. Trust me, it is an EXCELLENT source to improve your vocabulary. If you play Scrabble at Scrabulous you will learn many new Scrabble words and you can even observe games of good players. You should give it a try.

Answer 4

I put mines on audio tape and slept with it playing in my ear on repeat. I would memorize them over night in my sleep. It worked for me..