I’m skipping the gym tonight, and trying to finish up my last readings. I youtubed ‘Study music’ stuff, but it’s too new-age, need something more baroque or similar.
I just cracked up open a six pack of bud too because it’s pathetic how the market tries to magnetize towards a ‘new high print’, even if it’s for one second, and then back down.
Usually I go to gym around now, review some sessions on exercise bike. Then after weights and speedbag, I end up going to nearby pubs and people watch. Today, I just didn’t have the strength to go to gym. And I save money with cheap bud light from store. Problem is, being inside all day, no office to go to since October, I don’t have much human contact. Thus can’t people watch. But I guess one night is fine.
No music for me. You can’t have it on the test, so why get used to it?
95% of the music I listen to is Classical, and studies have shown that listening to it raises test scores. (The other 5% is hard rock/metal, which I listen to while working out.)
If you want classical music, then Amazon sells some called 99 Most Essential [insert something here]. I was just listening to 99 Most Essential Classical Pieces for your Mind. I also have 99 Most Essential Relaxing Classics.
There is no shortage of “classical music for your brain” CD’s out there. Like Mozart for your Mind, Beethoven for your Brain, etc.
I’ll also put on something classical (or at the very least no lyrics) if I must have music playing while studying, but usually I like to just sit in silence with the clock ticking.
Could try looking for someone like chilly gonzalez or something on grooveshark/8tracks
What green said…no music while studying. I listen to jazz and funk on the commute…and reggaeton while working out…it’s been working so far, 2 for 2…maybe 3 for 3 on April 22, of course with observation numbers this low I cant conclude or even imply anything.
Sigur Ros, the album called () is best, but they’re all good. Perfect for studying. But as others have said, I usually study without music, I feel by keeping ear plugs in I can get more done.
I’ll do you one better than the generic recommendation for “classical” music:
Arthur Rubinstein - Chopin: Nocturnes (entire album)
The next items you can find on the album “The 100 Most Essential Pieces of Classical Music,” but I’ve narrowed it down to the ones I particularly like to study to:
Suite Bergamasque L 75: Claire de Lune
Gymnopedie No. 1
The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March
Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
Xerxes, HWV 40: “Ombra mai fu” (Largo)
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”: II. Largo
Also, “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair” is a track found on many compilation albums, including the very good “Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World” series.
In general, I would say stick to piano and slow-paced, thoughtful music and away from big, parade-level stuff while studying (i.e., no “1812 Overture” type music).
