Songs to listen to when studying
StudentStudent LifeStudies The 10 best tracks to help you concentrate on your studies and workWho said you can't mix hip-hop andgrime with a bit of Mozart?Jennifer Adetoro iStudent Tuesday 12 January 2016 15:26 (Getty Images) To keep your finger on the pulse with major breaking news developing around the world sign up to our free email alertsSign up to our free breaking news emails alertsPlease enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read ourprivacy notice Thanks for signing up to theBreaking News emailChristmas is long over now, meaning its time to get to work. You can procrastinate all you want, but January exams are just around the corner. So, its time to start preparing yourself for them. Revision can be tedious and stressful, so why not add a bit of music to make is less of a menial task? Show
While there has been research and debate on whether students should study with music or not, at the end of the day, it comes down to your own personal preference. If you feel it helps in blocking out your surroundings and lets you concentrate more, then why not? Tip: be careful in what you pick because the point is not for it to distract you. So, here are ten suggested tracks to help you while studying: 1) Electric Relaxation A Tribe Called Quest This track is arguably one of the best hip-hop records of all time. So, what makes it revision-worthy? The production itself is rich, the beat is not too heavy - in terms of distracting you - and, along with the smooth bars from both Q-Tip and Phife Dawg, it creates a sweet melody. Overall, a chilled track that will definitely help you keep focused. 2) Youth - Daughter The vocals, the guitar, and the drums in this track alone are enough to speak for themselves. Need more be said? 3) You Dont Even Know - The Internet ft. Tay Walker While both the vocals and the instrumentation on this track would sound amazing separate, the combination is more than complimentary towards one another. Blended perfectly together, they help in producing a smooth soulful sound. 4) All Blues Miles Davis Speaking of instrumentation, no-one composes an instrumental piece quite like Miles Davis. A trumpet + two saxes, tenor and alto + a piano + accompany of a continuous soft drumbeat = heaven. These powerful instruments will help in directing your focus towards your work. 5) The Rain Song Led Zeppelin Frankly, the melody produced from the guitar is amazing. Jimmy Page killed it with this one. Take note future guitarists. If you find lyrics too distracting and just want beats: 6) Open Eye Signal Jon Hopkins Perfect for concentration levels, so if you want to drown out the world and just be engrossed in your work, then this is the track you need. 7) Intro The xx Okay, so this track has been everywhere recently. Whether it has been featured in sport highlights, the 2010 UK General Election or sampled by Rihanna, it is no doubt a good track. The synths, beats, bass, guitar and the mixing create a soothing sound youre bound to get lost in. 8) Krazy (Instrumental) - Riddle The saxophone playing over the old hip-hop beat creates such a perfect sound. It sounds so simple but yet complicated; yet not too distracting to keep you from focusing on your work. 9) Voices Rude Kid Who said you couldnt revise to grime? The beat on this track is mad. For the people who constantly bop their head whilst working, this track is for you. Last, but definitely not least: 10) Symphony No. 40 in G minor, First Movement - Mozart Studies have pointed out that listening to music from the classical era helps in boosting performance. So why not take it way back to three centuries ago and let Wolfgang stimulate your mind? Twitter: @JenniferToro_ More aboutStudentiStudentMusicWork1/1The 10 best tracks to help you concentrate while workingThe 10 best tracks to help you concentrate while workingWho said you can't mix hip-hop andgrime with a bit of Mozart? Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Subscribe Already subscribed? Log in |