I have officially started studying for FAR as of today and was wondering if anyone has an favorite music that helps them focus while studying? I prefer music without lyrics so that it doesn't distract me, but I need something besides just my thoughts to listen to. Any suggestions is appreciated. I use Pandora Radio, but I just can't find a station I love...
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IwannaBaCPA
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Accounting Pilot
offlineMemberI would suggest trying some orchestral music. I personally enjoy listening to orchestral works from the Classical or Baroque periods. Bach's organ music is also excellent to listen to (if done right), but the sharp sounds of the organ can be counter-productive to studying.
Something I also discovered that is great to listen to is soundtracks from movies. Movies such as Lord of the Rings, Narnia, and even music from the Star Trek movies and shows have some great non-lyrical music.
Also look at games for music. I have a space-sim (I am really putting myself out there as a nerd, aren't I?) that has incredible music. I never actually did this, but a couple of times I thought about loading up my game, finding a quiet area of space, and go cruising while the music played and I studied.
The only thing I would caution you on with any music, is to be careful to avoid pieces that might be distracting because they are too loud, exciting, or fast. For example, I have trouble studying when something like Ride of the Valkries is playing...
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herbert7890
onlineMemberI don't use it to study, but I listen to Yanni every time im in the car and it makes me relax plus gives me the added sense of greatness that comes from listening to his music. The song that I listen to right before entering the prometrics center, is called "One man's Dream".
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Licensed CPA - Puerto RicoPosted 1 year ago # -
acct_is_accrual_profession
offlineMemberI seem to get into a study rhythm when listening to my Ambient station on Pandora. It's pretty soothing, lots of natural-type sounds. Just enough to work.
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IwannaBaCPA
offlineMemberThanks everyone for the suggestions. I am going to try some of them out this week...
Also, I discovered an "Instrumental" Station on Pandora that is very nice and relaxing...
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Liz317
offlineMemberClassical. I read somewhere that it's scientifically proven that classical music stimulates the part of the brain that's involved in the learning process. I don't know how I feel about all of those scientific findings, but it makes studying at least a little more bearable, so it's gotta be good for something!
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Jeff - another71.com
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CPA2011plz
offlineMemberI tried listening to Dave Matthews Band while studying, but their raw talent and unspeakable musical ability makes it impossible to concentrate on anything else.
But really, if it has words in it, I can't possibly listen to it. Well..unless it's something sucky, then I can ignore it. Otherwise, no music is good music when REG is on the brain!
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errol2783
offlineMemberThese are a few that got me through the CPA exam:
Pandora stations: Nujabes, J Dilla, The Foreign Exchange
Low End Theory Podcasts (loud bassy Dubstep helped me concentrate for some reason hehe)
Stones Throw Podcasts
oh! and...John Coltrane.
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Jeff - another71.com
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