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The Best Music to Listen to when Studying

As busy students, we are always told to maintain a hardworking attitude so that it can help contribute towards whatever future career path we choose. But to keep pushing forward in our studies, we all need that certain type of music that helps give our brains the source of inspiration. Here are 10 of the best types of music to listen to while studying. 

1. Lofi

If you are anything of a Generation Z kid, their number 1 type of music to study is Lofi. Lofi music is a production quality in which elements usually regarded as imperfections of a recording or performance are audible are sometimes used as a deliberate aesthetic choice. The music style of Lofi is seen as more of a mellow chill-type vibe that makes it perfect for day-to-day studying or even relaxing.

2. Jazz

As older adults, we prefer our music to have more originality when it comes to listening to music when studying. The roots of jazz music are traced back to western African culture and were revamped in New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and 20th centuries. I am talking about actual instruments such as the guitar/bass, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and piano. Jazz is a type of music that is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords. Jazz music is meant to create emotion in music and while listening to this while studying, we can use our emotions as good sources for our work whether it is writing a paper or making a project.

3. Classical Music

Some people might think of classical music as uninteresting, but when it comes to studying, this type of music works as the best source. The best type of classical music to listen to when studying would be famous composers like Mozart and Beethoven. You may even be familiar with some of the work by composers of baroque music who preceded them, such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. When it comes to finding the right kind of music to study, the composition of classical music helps you stay focused.

4. Electronic music

This broad category of music is popular for most college kids. This type of music may seem conflicting about being relaxing considering that this type of music is known as EDM (electronic dance music). You’re probably wondering how is this calm and relaxing? Many online streaming websites offer radio streams that are cool channels for relaxing study music like Space Dreams. These songs are designed to open your mind up when it comes to studying.

5. R&B

Also known by Rhythm and Blues, R&B music has been the backbone of African American culture. R&B music has to do with singing and putting not just all your effort into the music, but you have to give it soul as well. Listening to R&B music when studying allows you to get more in touch with your soul allowing you to understand the important matters such as doing well in all your studies.

6. Instrumental Type Beats

Instrumental music is starting to make a come up with a new fresh beat and harder bass sounds. You can already guess by the name Instrumental meaning that it is music without singing. This is what makes Type beats so good for studying. Listening to music with signing in the background can mess up your concentration by mixing in lyrics with your though. With Type Beats, this type of music offers a smooth or fast mellow type tone with that 90s beat that gives it a relaxing style.

7. World Music

Finding music to study with styles that come from around the rest of the globe is extremely diverse and may offer exotic sounds and rhythms that you have never heard before, and a lot of it is very suitable for studying. Try listening to other kinds of ethnic, folk, and indigenous music from around the world. From India to Australia to the Caribbean, the diversity of styles is extraordinary. Not a lot of people know it, but music for wanting concentration is created by many forms of culture. Plus, some world music does sound better when it includes vocals that are not English. 

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8. Low Fi Hip-Hop

I Know Hip-Hop music today has made a dramatic shift from the early 80s when artists would use their actual life experiences as excellent sources for their music, to more of rapping about living a fake life of guns, drugs, and getting with multiple women. But deciding to listen to the original rap style based on originality does offer a good way of boosting your concentration in your studies. For example, yes, we all know that Eazy-E was one of the Hardest gangster thug rappers. But his lyrics were the following motion of real-life issues and creativity.

9. Indie/Folk Rock

Just like how original hip-hop is good to listen to, Indie/Folk rock provides the same source of concentration. Listening to Indie/Folk rock involves long tracks of guitar-led folk and indie music provides mellow concentration that is both calming and beautiful at times. If you’re settling down for a long-hour study session and can’t afford for your concentration to be messed with, this collection of easy rock is the perfect choice for any fans of indie or folk style music who find other types of singing very distracting.

10. Piano Music

The piano is one of the world’s most beautiful instruments beloved by everyone who appreciates the fine works of classical composers to modern rock stars. The Piano is capable of offering incredible range and variation. From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ compared to Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’. Listening to a piano playlist offers 24/7 streaming of soft, serene piano music that will help you to either relax or increase your study methods. 

Music is more than just a way to have something to get lit with. Having that right source of music to study will help you perform at your best when it comes to your study habits and possibly for new future career offers.

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Marcellus Johnson

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