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How to choose the right music for different tasks
The benefits of listening to music while working
How music affects productivity
Ambient noise
Moderate noise level can get creative juices flowing, but the line is easily crossed; loud noises made it incredibly difficult to concentrate.
Bellowing basses and screeching synths will do you more harm than good when engaging in deep work.
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Music and work
With so much of our time being spent at work, and so much of our work being done at computers, music has become inseparable from our day-to-day tasks — a way to “optimize the boring” while looking at screens.
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Music for better productivity and focus
- Classical music: No lyrics are always a popular choice.
- Electronic music: It’s repetitive but in a good way.
- Video-game music: Game composers know the ideal music enhances the experience while not distracting the player.
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Familiarity is best for focus
It may be beneficial to listen to music you are familiar with if you need to intensely focus on a project.
New music is surprising; since you don’t know what to expect, you are inclined to listen closely to see what comes next.
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Music and repetitive tasks
When a task is clearly defined and repetitive in nature, music makes it more enjoyable.
It isn’t the music itself, but rather the improved mood your favorite music brings that will give a boost in productivity.
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Lyrics are often distracting
For low-immersion or physical tasks, music with lyrics can offer huge benefits.
But trying to engage in language-related tasks( e.g. writing ) while listening to lyrics would be akin to holding a conversation while another person talks over you… while also strumming a gui...
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