Does Listening to Music Distract You From Doing Schoolwork?
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nintendofan85
Good grief.
Ok, this is going to sound really word, but for me, it depends on what subject material it is. If it's math or science, no. If it's English or history, yes.
I know it should seem based on music genre, not what subject of schoolwork I'm working on, but that's the way it's been for me for a while now.
I know it should seem based on music genre, not what subject of schoolwork I'm working on, but that's the way it's been for me for a while now.
TykiButterfree
Such a tease!
If I am trying to write a paper or something else I really need to think about, I need it to be quiet when I work. However, If I am working on an art project I find it helpful to listen to music and it seems to help me focus. It is strange.
to be honest nowadays i get distracted by everything but generally i NEED some sort of music in order to work efficiently. but here's where it gets tricky. it has to be mellow, preferably acoustic or indie, or maybe nice instrumental, and the music itself often isnt enough. that's why when i really need to cram in or have deadlines catching up to me i can't work anywhere but starbucks/other coffee shops. i need the background noise, i need it to be quite loud but not too loud, i need a sort of... overstimulation? for some weird reason that's the best environment for me to work in, i focus way better when there are people talking, music playing and things clattering all around me. it sort of forces me to compltely tune everything out, which is extremely hard when it's just me, a quiet room and some music.
yes and no
i have sensory problems so music can either help block out outside noises or be distracting. it depends on the subject most of the time.
if it's math or something that doesn't require like, lots of reading/thinking/words, i usually have music playing. if it's history, english, or anything else that requires me to be actively reading and writing something, i usually don't listen to music. sometimes i do, though, like today. i listened to music while doing history and science work and i managed to do my work without my focus diverting to the music too much. this usually works best with songs i've heard before (so i'm not trying to pay attention to the lyrics). i'll also put on music when doing this work when my surroundings are too noisy or distracting. but sometimes if it's too loud the music just makes it worse and i just can't work at all.
other times i might go to mynoise.net and find something to listen to. it's really helpful. or just put on a playlist of instrumental tracks.
but if the room is completely silent i can do my work. but still, if it's math i like to have music playing.
i have sensory problems so music can either help block out outside noises or be distracting. it depends on the subject most of the time.
if it's math or something that doesn't require like, lots of reading/thinking/words, i usually have music playing. if it's history, english, or anything else that requires me to be actively reading and writing something, i usually don't listen to music. sometimes i do, though, like today. i listened to music while doing history and science work and i managed to do my work without my focus diverting to the music too much. this usually works best with songs i've heard before (so i'm not trying to pay attention to the lyrics). i'll also put on music when doing this work when my surroundings are too noisy or distracting. but sometimes if it's too loud the music just makes it worse and i just can't work at all.
other times i might go to mynoise.net and find something to listen to. it's really helpful. or just put on a playlist of instrumental tracks.
but if the room is completely silent i can do my work. but still, if it's math i like to have music playing.
my history teacher puts on classical, relaxing music on when we work. and it truly distracts me so much, we had a test recently and she put it on and i raged
Soot Sprite
~dirty~
No not really. I might get annoyed if it was someone else's music and I can hear it but I'm fine with music playing in general. If I listened to music in class I always had my headphones in so I wouldn't be bothering anyone else.
ChickpeaInThotvill
Senior Member
Calm and slow music help me concentrate more, peppy songs distract me a little.
MayorMissy
yawn..
People think that it does but, really, it doesn't. If the music is upbeat and makes me want to dance, then yes, it does distract me.
SensaiGallade
✨ Étoile 2020 ✨
Music helps me focus actually. I get distracted otherwise
Of course not. It keeps me energized on focusing as I'll have something to do while I do schoolwork.
ToxiFoxy
#1 Gojo Satoru Enjoyer
If I decide to listen to classical music or any instrumental music I'm fine, but when Blood, Sweat, & Tears come on while I'm listening to music & doing homework, I can't help but sing & get distracted.
