does music affect concentration?

Question

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Answer 1

Regarding the use of a stereo or radio, research shows that having background music on while studying can affect the amount of material that is learned. It is strongly recommended that you study without it.

Answer 2

My office doesn't allow radios now, but previously, I'd have the soft jazz station on all day. It was mostly instrumental and very soothing, not a distraction. I can't concentrate on reading or studying with voice noise. Just the people around me are a distraction, but I wear a big old-fashioned head set to block out background noise. When I'm cleaning house, I play Billy Joel. The tempo and beat are pretty fast, so it keeps me moving. When I'm having a party, I have my own little Billy Joel festival to cover the whole house. If I'm just reading a magazine or working on a craft project or something like that, I prefer the TV. I guess I like the company of the voices. That doesn't distract me at all from whatever I'm doing. But if I have to study something, really learn it, I need quiet and nobody else around.

Answer 3

Depends on the type of music playing. Loud, up beat
music can cause distractions. Music with people singing
will distract as well. Mellow music like classical can
actually aid concentration since it relaxes people so they are able to concentrate better. Some universities
require student teachers to play classical music while
teaching. Students are more attentive and learn better.
Keep the volume low. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I would say that that music affects your concentration depending on 1) what music you are listening to, and 2) what the task is. I found that if it was a topic is something that you have to rely on "internal" information, music helps you to remember and bring it to the fore. Subject like Maths and Chem, for instance, or topics that involved problem solving, i had to have peace and quiet to stop from being distracted.

Answer 5

I think it depends on what kind of person you are. And what type of music you're listening too. Some people have to have complete silence to consontrate, others can read a book in the middle of a noisy coffee house and never notice whats going on around them. If you're easily distracted I'd say no music. Me, I'm a graphic designer, I have to listen to music while working-BUT, I can only listen to slow music, not fast beats. Slow helps me stay relaxed and creative-fast makes me feel like rushing. Hope that helps.

Answer 6

Yes. But in what way and how much varies from person to person. Instrumental music such as classical music has been shown to enhance concentration in some people, however, music with lyrical content inhibits concentration.

Answer 7

When I'm doing my homework and it's quiet, I can't seem to find the right answer. But when I'm listening to music I finish my homework faster and the problems seem easier. I don't know why it is, I need noise to do my homework.

So it doesn't affect concentration for everyone.

Answer 8

It depends on the person. I am a person who is born to multi-task. I perform much better if I am doing multiple things at once and get them done quicker than if I were doing them all one at a time. Other people have to sit down and concentrate on one project at a time. I prefer to listen to music in all my activities.

Answer 9

For me, I believe that it does affect one's focus. There are people need music to keep them up or help them think deeper, but maybe it depends on the kind of music on every situation. Try it!

Answer 10

it makes your mood change. my music teacher said that listening to mozarts music can turn on a part of your brain that isn't always used. i can't work like that

I also heard that the smell of mint can help you concentrate