Focus music is a type of music that is specifically designed to enhance concentration, productivity, and focus. It typically features instrumental music, such as classical, electronic, or ambient music, with a repetitive and calming beat that can help the listener enter a flow state and stay focused on a task.
There are many different types of focus music available, and some popular examples include:
#1 : Instrumental pieces by composers like Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi
Mozart Effect: The idea that listening to Mozart’s music might boost general intelligence, or IQ, is known as “the Mozart effect” in popular culture. The phrase has a more particular meaning in the scientific world, where it relates to the idea that listening to shorter Mozart music pieces leads to temporary (10–15 minute) enhancements in visual-spatial reasoning.
Vivaldi Effect: The Four Seasons by Vivaldi’s Spring has been shown to have positive benefits on the brain. In an experiment, the work’s evocative Spring section, “particularly the well-recognized, vibrant, emotive and uplifting first movement, had the ability to enhance mental alertness and brain measures of attention and memory,” reports Northumbria University psychologist Leigh Riby. He describes his study in the journal Experimental Psychology.
Other studies have found that classical music enhances memory retrieval, including Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The thought is that the classical music helps fire off synapses, creating or re-energizing, brain pathways previously left dormant.
Check out this Beethoven Music
Other Notable Mentions:
- Bach’s “Air on the G String”
- Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite”
- Beethoven’s “Für Elise”
- Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”
- Handel’s “The Messiah”
#2 : White noise.
White noise is a type of sound that contains all sound frequencies evenly. This means that it sounds like a hissing or humming noise. White noise is often used to help people concentrate because it can help to mask other sounds that might be distracting.
For eg: If you home is near highway or railway track, constant traffic noise or train noise may be distracting. But you can mask the outside sound with the white noise making it easier to focus on your study/ task at hand.
Sharing link of one sample white noise to try while studying. You can check out more on youtube.
#3: Pink Noise:
Pink noise is similar to white noise but contains more low-frequency than high-frequency sounds. This means it sounds less like a hissing noise and a little bit like rain or waves. Many people prefer pink noise over white noise.
#4: Nature Sounds:
Some people also find that nature sounds, such as rain, ocean waves, or birdsong, can help them stay focused and relaxed while working.
According to several studies, some of the best nature sounds for studying include:
- Rain
- Waves
- Wind
- Birds
- Waterfalls
You may have noticed that three of these nature sounds for studying include water. This is because the sound of water is exceptionally relaxing and can help to calm the mind. If you find it difficult to concentrate, try listening to these or other water sounds.
Some of the best sounds for improving mood and motivation include:
- Birds singing in a forest
- A thunderstorm
- A babbling brook
- Rain falling on leaves
- Waves crashing on a beach
#5: Binaural beats
Binaural beats are auditory illusions created when two slightly different frequencies are played simultaneously into each ear. The brain perceives a third tone that is the difference between the two frequencies, creating a perceived beat or pulsation.
Say someone listens to a sound frequency in their left ear at 132 Hertz (Hz), followed by a sound frequency in their right ear at 121 Hz. As a result, the varied frequencies in each ear will create a new, 11 Hz “illusionary” sound.
Research suggests that binaural beats can improve focus by influencing brainwave patterns. In particular, they are thought to increase the production of alpha brainwaves, which are associated with a relaxed, yet focused, state of mind. This increase in alpha waves may lead to improvements in attention and concentration, making it easier to stay on task and avoid distractions, thus, increasing person’s working memory by helping the brain organize and retain information. It can help with relieving anxiety and enhancing cognitive focus and creativity.
What Are The 4 Major Brainwave Frequencies?
Beta waves – These are fastest frequency of brainwaves (13-40 Hz). They are responsible for focus, concentration and analytical thinking.
Alpha waves – These brain waves trigger relaxed alertness (8-12 Hz)
Theta waves – These brain waves trigger drowsiness or a meditative state (5-7 Hz)
Delta waves – This is when the body is in a deep, restorative sleep (1.5-4 Hz)
The alpha state is ideal to help your brain focus and complete necessary memory tasks such as classwork.
Tips :
1. Use headphones to help enhance the experience of listening to the ambient sounds.
2. Binaural beats follow a certain pattern of sound that slowly develops over time. Resist the urge to skip parts of the track and listen to it from the beginning for the most cognitive benefits.
Bonus:
Listening to focus music can be beneficial for people who need to concentrate for extended periods, such as students studying for exams, writers working on a deadline, or professionals engaged in complex tasks. It can also be useful for those who find it difficult to concentrate due to distractions or stress.
Stay blessed and Happy Studying!
