Y'see, I can't get myself to turn the volume down.

My findings on studying with music by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-12 15:50:00 UTC Reply

As many of you know, thanks to the Internet, my music tastes are all over the place. I just finished letting the recommended videos take me through meme edits, Vangelis, the Crypt of the NecroDancer soundtrack, the Just Shapes and Beats soundtrack, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Focus, and more. I love music a lot, and now that the end of the semester is approaching, I find myself studying more and more, with music, of course. Here are a few things I've found out through experience (these may partially just be me, but who knows):

- Don't play it so loud that you have hearing damage. We all know that. But also don't play so loud that the music takes over your thoughts. You need to be able to focus on studying.
- Ideally, listen to something that's relatively fast (it makes you move faster), but not too fast or too hyper, or else you're getting yourself way hyped up.
- Don't listen to songs you haven't heard before. You'll spend too many mental cycles reacting to the song.
- Don't listen to songs with lyrics, or else you'll focus on the lyrics.
- Don't listen to songs that you strongly associate with visual imagery (AMVs, games with synchronized animation, Christmas lights displays, etc.) or else you'll get that image stuck in your head.

So far, "Echoes" by Vangelis has been the best for studying in this particular run-through.

What are your thoughts about studying with music? Do you do it? What do you like to listen to for studying? Any study tips in general? I'd love to hear them!

-Twistey

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I'm a bit different by Shade on 2018-12-13 07:32:00 UTC Reply

In that I generally have songs with lyrics to study, but with the volume fairly low.

But I will leave it up if I'm already focused, it acts to block out anything else. Just me, the work, and music.

My music is also over the place, my playlist goes from Eminem to Shinedown and Kasey Chambers.

I've got nothing in tips, I've got to learn more myself!

Actually, I'm helping my teacher set up a small board up for the class next year. To compile information and discuss stuff, maybe having something like that with peers?

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I just put songs on loop by Willis64 on 2018-12-15 01:36:00 UTC Reply

I always listen to music (especially rock and roll) when I'm trying to focus on something. For me, one of the best ways to do that is to play something that I listen to all the time, since that way my brain isn't distracted from my work by trying to listen to the song. I'll also just put one song that I really like on loop for around 30 minutes straight.

*remembers the comment you made earlier about Handclap* by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-16 23:43:00 UTC Reply

*Snrk*

-Twistey

Y'see, I can't get myself to turn the volume down. by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-15 00:16:00 UTC Reply

That's probably why I have to listen to calmer music to keep myself focused.

-Twistey

Update: Syrsa's music is good for this purpose. by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-12 20:09:00 UTC Reply

A lot of it has little to no melodic interest, and there's a good deal of it that's rather peaceful in nature. And it's cool music in general. Check Syrsa out on YouTube. Please?

-Twistey, who's been a fan of the channel for a while

I've listened to some of that guy's music. by 61516 on 2018-12-13 01:04:00 UTC Reply

I also play his game (Zerahypt).

Ooh cool! How's Zerahypt? by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-15 00:13:00 UTC Reply

I've been curious about it for a while! Also, what's your favorite song by Syrsa?

-Twistey

I'm bad at remembering songs, but Zerahypt's fun. by 61516 on 2018-12-15 00:26:00 UTC Reply

Also, he insists it's not a game. He says games have goals, which Zerahypt does not. He calls it a Fictional Universe Simulator (FUS).

I shall check it out, then. (nm) by twistedwindowpane on 2018-12-18 16:44:00 UTC Reply

Just be prepared to be confused. by 61516 on 2018-12-18 23:42:00 UTC Reply

It takes some getting used to.