Why you SHOULDN'T listen to music when studying
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Studying can feel like a slog and let’s be real…it’s not the most exciting, especially when we’re studying to memorise rather than to learn. So it’s only natural that we try to spice it up by listening to some music right? Well, unfortunately this comes at a cost. Studies investigating memorisation whilst listening to music have found that the act of listening to music, especially when they contain lyrics, impairs memorisation. For example, check out this study below and this article is great summary: www.frontiersin.org/articles/....
Perham, N., and Currie, H. (2014). Does listening to preferred music improve reading comprehension performance? Appl. Cogn. Psychol. 28, 279-284. doi: 10.1002/acp.2994
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Bro that is song and we listen music
The sound effects should not be louder than your speaking; unless that was a ploy to make us listen multiple times.
I can't remember what this video says because there is music in the background.
Hahaha touché
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@@DoctorShaene true but what about just music no lyrics
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If I don’t listen to classical music while studying, my voice in my head gets too loud and then I get distracted way to easily. So no music is a no go. Lol
Omg same! Silence is literally distracting to me because it lets my brain have some random questions (kinda like shower thoughts) that I need to Google and then I just get distracted lol
adhd?
I can’t do anything without music even if it has lyrics
@@skzteenz not diagnosed, no lol
Same. I actually turn on music so my voice has something to listen to and not disturb me. It helps me focus as well
Depends on the person.
In my case, I just listen to calm, epic and classic music without lyrics.
Same
Same
Music is without lyrics
And song is with lyrics
The meaning of music is itself non lyrics instrumental sounds ...
And it helps me a lot
That’s why I listen to just instrumentals, piano, beats, etc.
Not bored but not just jamming out
If I don't listen to music other distractions wil stop me from studying at all. That's why I nprmaly listen to 8D study music, this keeps the part of my brain that otherwise would distract the working part of my brain. That way I acctually improve my focus instead of making it HARDER to
I don not have the motivation to study every day without listening to music .I force myself to study by listening to music . And I have pretty good grades . I would say this depends on the subject you are studying. Cause I need music while studying science or math but for English or history it can be very distracting . Good content though . I Enjoy these shorts .😀
Straight facts! There actually have been some studies looking into how music elevates motivation and how this indirectly helps learning! But unfortunately, the majority of studies have found this negative impact. But at the end of the day, if a system works and it ain't broke! Makes a lot of sense how music distracts the "reading" subjects, because both would be competing for the phonological loop. Check this model out for a possible explanation: www.simplypsychology.org/working%20memory.html
Oh and thank you! 😄
@@DoctorShaene thank you !
Study music with alpha waves can help you concentrate more... Don't use any songs... Just listen to plain music which are not popular songs...
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Well I do that to cancel out the noises of my parents fighting in the background
If I were you I’d go to a friends place or library to study or I’d just study when everyone is sleeping
@@emmaplayz307 i mean i don't have any friends who live nearby not like I have any close ones at all, plus I'm more of a sheltered child so I wasn't really allowed to leave much but it's alright now I'm in college and have moved out and despite of how hard maintaining basic hygiene has become, I'm doing quite well
Excuse you? I have ADHD. There is no way I am studying without music in the background
FACTS.
I always listened to the radio while studying during high school. It kept me focused and cut out external distractions. Do what works for you.
I personally like to listen to pink noise, I.e., rainfall, waterfalls etc. I have quite a poor attention span. I find pink noise helps me to stay focused
same i like fireplace & rain onea cause i get bored & cant get my self to focus without it
I'm going to try this.
Definitely.
You will never know how i have so many likes
yeah same lol
Same
Same lol
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I noticed that i can’t study with music at all if it really important. what i did before to study was write a definition down while listening to music to give myself a small break. Then stop the music when I actually started to memorize. It actually helped to not feel like i’m not getting breaks.
I feel some music without lyrics don't interfere with my subvocolization..
Same here.
Depends on what kind of studying. If it's a brand new topic I def turn everything off. But if I'm more familiar with the content or just reviewing I'll turn some classical on. Or just nature sounds
I listen to music with no lyrics
Yes thats why i usually listen to piano music or lofi . Or writing sounds .
this is so true for me. I feel really focused without music. but sometimes I listen to few songs for not to get bored. Because What matter is consistence with progression not focus with pressure.
I listened to this short on repeat while reading an entire book.
Fr n u were focused?
Classic instrumental music is perfect for studies
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THIS IS SO TRUE i always listen to music last year when i study, it's quite effective if u really are focused on the material u're studying on, but sometimes it takes away ur attention which distracts u a lot thats why i changed my ways
speaks of focus. proceeds to snap his fingers and change scenes every second
There is a difference between songs which have lyrics and music which is said to relax your mind
Tbh listening while writing notes when you have got too much to do is just perfect,projects which do not come in test are perfect
I found out that i can study with calming music.Its helping to me
In my opinion, it probably depends on the person
Cause for me i get easily distracted with outside noises while studying but when I listen to music while studying it helps me get more focused and it helps me calm down
This for me would be true in the case of history, or lit.. which i dont study anymore since im out of school 🤪 but when I’m doing maths, physics or CS i can’t NOT have some bg relaxing music or at least some fireplace sound as white noise. It helps me concentrate.
I usually prefer quietness but when im feeling sleepy/distracted i play rock (and metal sometimes) music in language i do not understand hehe it keeps me awake and focused but my brain is able to block it out since i dont understand anything lol My go to artist is Kikuo!
Agreed. Only beats for me 😁 🎶 🎧
And that is why I listen to calmer music without lyrics when I'm reading
This is why I like listening to Grateful Dead jam compilations while I study.
Nice 😊, thanks❤
this is why i listen to a prerecord of me reading what i'm doing then playing to x2 my subvocalization
I still do it.
Bc it can help me relax while studying and not get stressed out. It doesn't distract me or anything, i just feel good while doing it hehe
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We don't need a video telling us what is blatantly obvious. Thanks doc! Profound insight!
That's why I listen to Interstellar playlist while studying.
It depends on the kind. I usually prefer to listen to game/movie OSTs because they’re made to help you concentrate. Other times, I have to use lyrics to help myself get in the mood and I can usually tune out the lyrics 30 minutes into the assignment
This is why I only use music when doing stuff like insane essay or group project. For stuff like memorization I stay in silent
I actually couldn't understand what you said after you snapped because the snap and the music are too loud lmao 🤣🤣🤣
best thing is to enjoy what u r doing and immerse urself in it. It’s like watching a utube vid. U watch cuz u wanna. Ofc studying isnt 100% always fun. But learning science and maths eg is genuinely intriguing and pushes the mind. Even if it gets long memorising eeverything. Read around subject. If its too noisy then put some noise blocker like natural sounds or white noise to block out.
I listen to soothing no lyrics backround music for English and it actually keeps me focused and keeps my mind relaxed and made me do a lot better on my work! (For the record I did it while studying at home not in class lol)
This is likely highly individualized. I for one can study quite well even with intensely lyrical music (if it is what I like). Whether it interferes with my mental voice is another thing. I can't tell sometimes when just listening to lyrical music, my thoughts drown out the songs.
So yes, while it may be true for a big portion of people, they ptobably already knew.
quite a talent, I could never lol
@@user-uz1xg1jp1m Wouldn't call it a talent. My mind is just very loud.
Actually for me I like to put the focus music I mean it has no vocals it only has nature sounds and a violin sound and I get an A on test next day😀
Dude music gives me the motivation to study
I dunno I feel like I should have some kind of background noise so I don't get scared by a scurrying mouse or something lol, my house can get really quiet if it needs to ☠☠☠
I found that out a year ago with my school study so now ive only listened to "studying in the library while it rains" playlists music
You can still listen to classical music and white noises. Classical music is not lame, its pretty good
I knew it a long time ago and i couldn't stop listening to music while studying but i just keep the phone away from me and never think about it and it was hard at first but i got used to it 👍❤️🔥
This is why you should listen to songs without lyrics during studying. Studies have shown that listening to instrumental music such as Classics improves cognitive abilities and memory.
I’ve always thought so- I could never study to music with words lol
lofi beats or classical music on lowest volume is the best for me. i wont get overwhelmed but i wont be distracted either
I usually listen to chill/ specific study music
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I, at times, struggle to work on assignments by myself without music. All the sounds around me take me off of my task and make it hard to focus, so I listen to music without lyrics (like video game music for example) or music in foreign languages (languages I can’t understand). If there’s songs you REALLY like, look for versions without lyrics, like instrumentals or piano version.
But isn't that only music with lyrics? Music like lo-fi or classical help me and many other people i know study, and don't distract us at all. Studies show that music can actually make you more productive, as well. A lot of times, I can't even work without music in the background, especially when reading. I agree with you, music with lyrics aren't the best but non-lyrical music works really well.
Yeah normal music is a no go but classical music/lofi or any genre with no words just calming music is fine it helps calm your brain and keeps is quiet
Listen to lofi songs that will make u fell claim and fell to study i am diong that method and it really works listen to to lofi music and study it is so good
My suggestion:
So try with some lofi songs and study
Basically don’t listen to music with lyrics when studying which is the same thing I do.
i listen to rave or deep house songs that i don't know so i can't sing along but i can vibe to and that makes studying more fun
Yeah that's why i do lofi with the least amount of beat in the first place. Rain noises also helps me so much
helpful!👍
If I were to engage more with practice/study that involves things like movement or sketching, how would that effect my working memory and effectiveness??
The title is misleading, music with lyrics are harmful to productivity, however studies have also proven instrumental music can maximize your focus and the effectiveness of your studying
Just listen to soft instrumentals and don’t let the music distract u
Instrumental music for the win yet again ✨
For any bilingual folks who might not be willing to let go of music (cause honestly I wouldn't get anything done without it), something that works for me is listening to music in a language that isn't that of your homework. For me it kinda just melts in the back.:) Also low volumes help.
I can’t concentrate when it’s quiet, I concentrate better if I’m focusing on 2 things at the same time (music & study)
music helps me to concentrate...when iam studying....
Also with lofi music?
I listen to phonk somehow it helps me focus more, it gets my brain and my blood pumping and I can enter my own zone when I’m studying. I become oblivious to the world around me.
I do like phonk too, I occasionally thought of depressing thoughts that make me self doubts, but phonk make me focus on the bad and the other people better life. It make me focus on the drive to better myself for it. The misery make me want to spit toward fate itself and show them all I will win this war in my own head and reality infront of me.
I guess the title is a little misleading. A better title would be "Types of music you shouldn't listen to while studying". I agree ,though, that songs with lyrics interferes with my concentration. That's why I choose Lofi while I'm studying.
Coool, gonna still listen to music, it’s better then being distracted by friends when trying to work 😑👍🏻
For me i prefer soft classical music. But the other factor that makes music not distracting is music I'm very familiar with, so my mind don't pay attention to it. If there is novelty in the music my mind will try to decypher it.
While I agree, I do use background study music for revision. It doesn't interrupt sub-vocalisation for me but rather improves it as the instrumental music calms anxieties and allows me to absorb better. So, your claim may be exclusive to music with lyrics.
What about concentraion music without any lyrics?
Ideally no music, but I'd recommend classical/instrumental music you aren't familiar with if you need something to block out noise (if you are familiar with it, you can get distracted by the tune that you know) or white noise.
I've always studied with classical music (mozart, chopin, etc)
It depends on what type of music honestly. Classical music is fine, studies have actually shown that classical music increases focus. Especially some particular classical pieces, if you search classical music for studying you get a ton. Jazz music is also fine. Pretty much anything instrumental. Popular music with lyrics can distract you, yes.
It makes studying actually bearable instead of making me feel like killing myself
It depends on mood when I'm motivated I can read without music but when I don't want to study I listen to music and it helps me concentrate
I don't really usually listen to songs' lyrics, the reason why I like some songs regardless of the language.
Each time I study, I always turn on calm music. I can't focus without it. I've passed most tests I've studied for with music. Tests I've studied for without music, however, are tests I've failed.
I listen to music not “songs”
I listen to the songs😭
@@evilwarriorr9370me too
depending what I am studying or what homework is it, if the homework is easy I'll listen to some music but if the homework is harder I won't (usually listen to classical music like Liszt, Chopin, Sibelius)
If i study without music there always there will be a song that rings on my head
Have you experienced it?
I think it won't happen if you just ignore it
Nice music,btw what is this video about?
Don't know what to do , there's always a song playing inside my head
Bro I have heard songs while studying a couple times and I am a A student 😮
I can put calming music in background
Where did u get this TAN ? ☄️
The problem is that I have above average hearing and so if I don’t I will hear so much other way more distracting stuff. The music lets me know what is coming so I don’t actually have to think about what it is, unlike random noises that happen around me.
What if there is no sub-vocalisation in your head (which I think is prob possible since speed readers either diminish or eliminate sub-voc)? And what about instrumental songs like lofi?
You know I'm not a fan of shorts, not sure why UA-camrs do them now but good video
Joke on you
The voices in my head are interfering with my sub vocalization
I agree that listening to music with lyrics is distracting however other music can actually help because we connect music to some memories in life so if you listen to music when learning for a test, and then listen to that music again before taking the test, it could help you remmember what you have learned… but obviously everyone is different so, suit yourself
Music helps me concentrate when I'm studying doing my homework and even sleeping. Music keeps discrations away for me
Honestly depends on what you’re working on. If I’m learning something new or really need to think through something careful, I need absolute silence. But for most homework where I don’t need to think as carefully as much as work for a long time, music is perfect
The problem with “the voice in my head” is that I will get distracted if I get too focused on it while studying. Basically I will get lost in my thoughts and not focus on my task, especially with reading/writing assignments. For me at least, the music doesn’t block out my mental voice, but rather brings it down a bit so I focus only on the task ahead. Everyone is different, but for me listening to some calm music helps me focus and keep me from getting bored of the monotone work
What about fireplace type sound ??