[VeipaCray]

+1 Jazz.

 

[ZepFloyd]

this sucks...gotta write a 5 pg paper. due tommorow, but its the first day back from spring break...holy crap is it hard to get focused right now. i'm sure i'll be waiting until around 12 or 1 to even start..damn procrastination

 

[Bon]

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Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif this sucks...gotta write a 5 pg paper. due tommorow, but its the first day back from spring break...holy crap is it hard to get focused right now. i'm sure i'll be waiting until around 12 or 1 to even start..damn procrastination

Try some 'classical' or 'anything non-vocal'

 

[thelast]

Post-rock definitely helps me when reading or writing.

 

[Apocalypsee]

I can't do any sort of study if I listen to music. I wonder, if I the only one who doesn't like hearing music when I'm studying

 

[Assorted]

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Originally Posted by goober-george /img/forum/go_quote.gif Theres been research showing that classical improves studying more often then rock music.

Mozart effect, Bach effect... I personally find the Bach/Fugue effect more effective in studying. A quiet organ piece, a warm harpsichord piece, Brandenburgs on a warm sounding speaker, anything would do to get the effect.

The harpsichord is like the symbol of academia. Everytime there is a scene that involves college/university in an animated sitcom, there's always a harpsichord accompaniment to the theme.

 

[The Legend]

Classical helps sometimes, but soft rock such as Modest Mouse or The Shins really helps.

Alternative music like Boards of Canada is also very peaceful.

 

[MusicallySilent]

I like classical, along with instrumentals for studying, im not sure what category to place it in but I enjoy listening to Enya also.

 

[TheAnomaly]

i typically listen to Handel or Bach.

 

[weste47]

you should add new age or world.

 

[shellylh]

I voted "dance" by which I mean electronica/techno/house/etc. I feel that it get my mind racing! If I am reading/grading something then I sometimes listen to classical.

 

[flohmann]

Another vote for downtempo electronica (Kruder & Dorfmeister, Thievery Corporation, and the like). And, if vocals don't bother you, Cowboy Junkies, which I've been studying/working to for half my life.

 

[mew1838]

I can never study with vocals, I always end up singing along to it....Classical for me, Beethoven's piano sonatas.

 

[davisac]

i prefer classical music but personally i can listen to anything while im working and not have any prob. listen to it and then when i need to think i can just tune it right out. or other things lol

 

[shomie911]

Circa Survive.

All you have to do is turn them on and you'll get lost in whatever you're doing, be it homework, chores around the house, or anything you have to focus on.

They just have this mellow, calming power in their music.

It's basically a drug for the musically inclined.