How to study Classical Music. And How does Classical musical improves one's intelligence.?

Question

Please,I must improve myself when it comes to intelligence.
Music mainly classical gives a great function related to the the brain.

Can someone explain

I meant

How does study classical music improves one's intelligence.

Answer 1

You shouldn't force yourself to study Classical Music but to enjoy it and classical music has nothing to do with intelligence but to do with your memory system. Listening to classical music gives your brain good vibes to remember well. Its because most classical music has 60-120 beats per minute where our contemporary songs has more than 120-300 per minute which can temper with our memory system.

If you want to improve your intelligence as in your IQ sense do puzzles you know sudoku is a famous one but really classical music all I know is good for our memory and relief from stress.

Answer 2

First of all...before you actually study Classical Music, it would be wise to first get a basic understanding of Music Theory. Only when you understand the Theory, will you understand the music.

Also, Classical music helps one concentrate a bit better. Studies have shown that music triggers some parts of the brain, and helps us think. Now just because you listen to Classical Music doesn't mean you'll exactly improve over night, it takes time for your brain and body to react.

So my suggestion would be to grab a music theory book and read, while listening to classical music. Then grab some logic puzzles to exercise your brain.

Answer 3

I cannot do anything with music playing that requires the use of my MIND. No reading, studying, correcting quizzes - nothing. I can listen just fine if I am doing a mindless task like folding laundry, cleaning, etc. Not only that - but I go to sleep every night with headphones on - otherwise, whatever I was practicing that day, plays in my head and keeps me awake. Flute literature, what my HUSBAND was practicing, the odd alto part from a work I am conducting, things my private students are playing - anything. If I absolutely MUST get to sleep, then the best Auditory Soporific is Canadian News Radio (Today . . . . in Ottawa , , , the Prime Minister . . . . zzzzzzzzzzz.) If I catch the BBC news on NPR, that works almost as well - but it does not last as long. There is NO way I can fall asleep to music - and when getting a massage, I tell them to turn the New Age stuff OFF - I will just get tense.

Answer 4

B*ll*cks to all this : the careful study of macramé, of *anything* will improve your intelligence. Classical music is an art form, hard to master, but so is plastering. If plastering is your instinctive craft, then that will probably improve your mental skills. I'm a classically trained, performing, professional musician. I'm also a classically French trained professional chef. All that that knowledge will tell you is that I am/have been a glutton for punishment. :-/

If, as you say, you must improve yourself, get cracking. Choose your discipline(s) and apply yourself. Don't make music your scapegoat nor your icon.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Classical Music does not exactly improve one's intellect , but rather , its intricate sound patterns present a flurry of responses from the brain which somehow increases understanding of similarities between stimuli . This is a theory from scientists and is not fully supported by scientific truth , rather , it is simply a hypothesis . As to studying classical music , it is also effective though not exactly needed when one learns about the lives of the composers when one listens to their compositions to get a better grasp of the emotions expressed in the pieces and the history of their composition .

Answer 6

First of all, the only composer proven to help with intelligence is Mozart. Try listening to his works, if you want to improve brain power, especially if you're studying something else at the time. The reason it has to be Mozart is because his music is so mathematically precise, yet so emotive, that it stimulates both sides of the brain.

If you want to actually study music, start with a music appreciation course or anthology (text book), then go from there.

Answer 7

I'm of the belief that the STUDY of any music increases your brain power. Music is a language. Chords, progressions, scales, theory - classical music is wonderful - but you can apply the theory to any musical form.

The study of anything improves one's intelligence - art, history, music, math, science, economics.. never stop learning and exploring new things!

Answer 8

I don't know if it will make you smarter, but classical music is rich, wonderful, spiritual, fulfilling, diverse, and any one of a dozen other positive adjectives.

There are a lot of good starter classical books. The best composers to start with are

Beethoven
Bach
Mozart
Hayden
Brahms

There are hundreds more. The more you explore the more you discover.

FP

Answer 9

Start by just listening to it. It's like literature: start by just reading it. If you can get a teacher or friend to guide your development, then that'll help 300% (I'm speaking here of literature but it applies equally to music.)

Here's what I'd suggest you do, for music as well as improving intelligence and acquiring good culture:


Start by clicking "thumbs up" by CubCur's answer.

Next, find a classical music radio station in your area. The local one here in Detroit is 90.9 FM WRCJ (classical during the day, jazz at night; I love it!) and they're really, really good at putting together lineups that are enjoyable, accessible, and sufficiently substantial for you to grow. Tune your vehicle and home radios into it; it's a great way to start the day with your alarm clock radio. When cooking, driving, playing with your dog, working out, or doing chores- turn on the radio.

I've actually met people who live in Boston who listen to WRCJ via their web site: www.wrcj909fm.org rather than astute local stations because they like it better. It's a really good station and you can listen on the web site =)

When I first started listening to classical music (earlier this year) I didn't even know what melody was. I'm still not too technically versed, but running commentary from radio announcers and/or friends will start to make things come together for you in your mind.

I recommend a good classical radio choice so highly that it supercedes even mentioning buying any music. Anyway, finally onto the next step.

Interlude: Simon Schama's Power of Art is currently airing on PBS. As music starts to soften your coarse, carnal nature and you feel like you enjoy it, take a gander at visual art. I wouldnt' mention this so early except it will probably only be on TV for another month. You'll probably want the DVD's though. This is one fantastic series, and a good introduction along with music as part of a culture-acquisition plan.

Next, when you hear something you really like or that captures your interest on that radio, make a note of it and ask your friend, teacher, or Wikipedia about it.

Two web sites will help you a lot: YouTube and WikiPedia. When you really like something a composer has put together, look up that composer on Wikipedia. Most composer who aren't monolithic like Brahms have fairly short-ish entries that are quick to read, like Kalinnikov. Looking up specific terms about music or individual pieces can also be fruitful on wikipedia, but be prepared not to understand the terms you encounter. You can learn them bit by bit- the best way is looking them up as you come across them, and learning new ones until you don't feel like it anymore. Youtube has an impressive collection of performances archived, mostly for major works and notable historic pieces of music (especially great violinists like Jascha Heifitz) which you can watch for free without any limits. ClassicalArchives.com will also allow you to hear new music for free, but with many annoying constraints and a surprisingly poor selection of surprisingly poor recordings. Some of it's quite good, though; enough of it to be worth signing up for free. Don't become a premium paying subscriber, though- the recordings aren't consistent enough for that.

Next, ATTEND A PERFORMANCE. Go to a local university and attend someone's recital for an instrument you like. Also, if you come across someone carrying an instrument case or get gutsy and start asking around, do everything you can to view a chamber music performance up-close in person. This will change the way you look at music, I swear to you- especially if it's a string trio.

You can probably attend a great number of performances for free. Once you start looking for them, you'll find a surprising number of free concerts at the local theaters, from brass band clubs and marching bands (not my thing) to full-on symphonies.

Next, change gears and spend a day off at the best art museum within driving distance. You probably won't come back the same person. You may opt to drive home in pensive silence rather than listening to the classical music station.

Answer 10

more thought was put into writing classical music than most contemporary music! the scale modes, timbre, themes, etc