Studying while listening to music

Philippines
April 16, 2012 5:03am CST
I have always been puzzled by some people, especially my friends. When we were still students, they always tell me that they always listen to their iPod or mp3 player while studying. They say that they remember what they're studying better when they're listening to music than not at all. I tried it but it doesn't work for me. I lose my focus and my concentration. How about you?
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21 responses
• India
17 Apr 12
Hello,i too study by listening to music..it give me a sensation of something and i am able to study better..i don't know how does it do..Simply Music inspires me to study hard..But i think this experience will be only with those who are music lovers..Do you love music??
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@shskumbla (3338)
• India
18 Apr 12
Hello friend..! Your user name is Musicloverfriend know..? I love music. But I don't play it while reading or writing. it irritates me. And my concentration goes away.
@schulzie (4061)
• United States
18 Apr 12
When I was going to school I would always do my homework or study while watching tv. I had no problems whatsoever taking the tests or getting A's on my homework that was done with the tv going on in the background. As a matter of fact I do better with that background noise than if it is completely silent. I think it just depends on the person. I know that my husband has to have complete silence when he is reading or studying something. I guess it's just the way a person is wired. Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
18 Apr 12
Hello.. Welcome to myLot family.. I don't have such habit. I like to hear music. But I don't like to hear it, when I am reading. It irritates me. I don't like it. And my concentration goes away. I listen songs when I am traveling or I have holiday. Good discussion. Thanks for starting..
• India
18 Apr 12
Hello friend, I do my math homework by listening tha songs. Have a nice day.
• India
18 Apr 12
Hello friend, I do my math homework with listening songs. I like it. Have a nice day.
• Denmark
18 Apr 12
Tamosree1993, I completely agree with you! Math homework is the only kind of study where I can tolerate (and enjoy) listening to music. Glad to see I'm not the only one :) Greetings
@yrallih (147)
16 Apr 12
because it simply depends upon the person. :) this type works for me but unfortunately for some, they find it hard to study while listening to music. The reason i am able to study well with music is that i tend to remember it more when i hear the song in my mind then the words pop out too. I don't know why though. haha
• Philippines
16 Apr 12
I'm one of those who find it difficult to study while listening to music. I think this is because we have different and unique ways of associating things. Good for you though. Keep it up!
• Philippines
16 Apr 12
well i think we have our own study styles that is why what others see as beneficial to them, for others it's not. for me we're the same. i find it hard to focus when the music is up. however there are times that i do appreciate music while studying, especially when i get bored studying. music stimulates my mind during those times.
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
So you can work either way. That's good for you. Keep it up!
@cuttyrish (2667)
• United States
18 Apr 12
I don't like listening to music while studying, I get distracted. For other it does work though, maybe it depends on what kind of music they are listening to that they remember all the stuff they are reviewing.. .
@tinjan11 (75)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
I used to listen to music when I study. It makes me feel that I'm not alone. However, it also became a distraction especially when I like the song. It makes me sing instead of reading my notes. I noticed that It doesn't help on me also.You're right. It can lose your concentration.That is why when I study,I just don't listen to the music. I just listen to it when I feel bored.I think studying better depends on the person whether he/she studied with music or not.
@skizzer (36)
• Denmark
18 Apr 12
I must admit that my relationship to music when it comes to studying, is quite weird. For example, when I am solving math problems and doing math papers, I actually find that I can listen to music with no negative effect, as long as it's not too loud. So what that means is that I am able to subtly enjoy my music while studying math. That is definitely positive, I think. I think it gives me some sort of "flow". Often when I study math, I find myself completely deepened in it and find that time passes without me noticing. I think the music contributes to that sort of "flow". On the other hand, music can be quite a distraction for me. To the extent that I procrastinate certain assignments! When I have to do non-math assignments, I simply find it hard to concentrate with music on. When I have to do these kind of assignments, I literally have to turn the music off. And that can be hard because of my very great habit for listening to music. In short, music makes it hard for me to concentrate on studying, UNLESS it is math. Have a nice day!
• China
17 Apr 12
yes,it is a good way to keep attention for me
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
when i was also student i prefer listening to music or watching tv while reviewing. for me studying while listening to music is very effective. I cannot focus on studying and cannot concentrate, it's like i can hear every noise and i cannot concentrate.
• Philippines
17 Apr 12
it actually depends on you. i can't concentrate when there is music or noise when i'm studying. you are not alone in this my dear.as for your friends, that's their thing so let them be.
• United Arab Emirates
17 Apr 12
Ipod and books were two different things. but it kinda works for me when they are together while i am studying. i usually got high scores.:)
• India
18 Apr 12
I have to absolutely have the radio on when I do math. else it just gets to me! :O
@megamatt (14291)
• United States
16 Apr 12
It works well for some. For others it doesn't work well. I think that I was one of those people who it did work well. I am one of those people who cannot really get any work done, without the aid of music. There is just something about the lack of music that just throws me completely off the trail and causes me to really just lose my mind. I think that to me silence is actually something that disrupts my concentration. I mean complete and utter silence, where it seems like something unsettling is about to happen. Then again, different people have their methods of studying. They most certainly are not wrong. Obviously while some people need certain conditions to concentrate, with others, they tend to fall short.
• China
17 Apr 12
You are not suitable for music when doing homework, it is common ,some people are truely lose focus and concentration when listen to music as study, it is appeared in my classmates. I always listen to music when I doing my work ,with music ,my mind work more fast, I can solve problem with music. Every kinds of music ,even television ,of sport ,drama .It will never disturb me. Of course some time need quiet. It dose not matter ,just choose your best method to study, if in the domintary ,we can corporate ,even ,if someone like to hear music she can put on headset, or maybe you will become more fit when listen to music after long time to go on with your friends.
• United States
17 Apr 12
When I study, I have to have something on whether it be the TV, my radio or Ipod. I cant stand total silence. When I was in school, it would be hard for me to take test or pay attention in class because the teacher would close the classroom door to stop the noises and I couldnt stand it. And I do believe that there has been some sort of study that proves that you remember more information when you listen to something while studying. Also, there was a study done about chewing gum or sucking on candy while doing work, because the motion helps stimulates the brain and keeps you focused. But, not everyone is the same, people work differently, and different stuff works better some that wouldnt for others.
16 Apr 12
I like to either have music on or just the tv in the background, yes it could be a slight distraction but if im sitting their in silence trying to study I just lose concentration so easily I guess out of boredom almost
• Philippines
17 Apr 12
Hello! Listening to music while studying is good for me sometimes I can listen to music while studying but there are other times that I divide my mind and then I don't longer understand what I'm studying. But still it is still the best to study with a quiet environment so that you can understand more what you are studying.
16 Apr 12
its difficult i dont know how do people do it, but its hard enough without it, revsion is boring