How Classical Music Impacts Computer Performance
Just got wind of another study about the effect classical music has on your mind.
72 participants at Wichita State University were assigned to one of three groups – a Classical, Punk or No Music group. Users were allowed to communicate with one other participant, within the same group, anonymously.
They were assigned to…
Assume they had been stranded on the moon. Now make a list of the 15 items they would need to survive in order of most important to least important.
The computer program made a random music playlist for each participant. In addition, every one received a different randomized Version of the playlist.
Half the users had a 10 min. time limit and the other half was given an unlimited amount of time to complete the task. Each pair of participants communicated with each other until they agreed on the ranking of the 15 items, or they ran out of time. All pairs listened to the same type of music, but in random order.
OK, now for the results.
Punk and No Music groups were totally outperformed by the Classical Group. Time limit or no time limit – didn’t matter. The Classical Music Group boosted the performance by 39%-43%. And that’s not all.
The Classical Group people performed better Despite communicating more with each other with ‘off task comments’ such as jokes and emotions. You know, personal stuff. Because classical music has a way of making you feel so good that you open up your heart and mind. The effect is that your mind has breathing room to receive and utilize new information.
(Other research supports this – participants listening to classical music were more likely to disclose personal information than those listening to no music.)
As a result these more relaxed participants not only joked more and shared more emotions, they appeared to be more Involved in the task. That means that their problem solving scores were higher. By a considerable margin.
Conclusion is this. By helping the participants to relax, classical music enabled their brains to focus and concentrate on a higher level.
You can duplicate these results. Watch your mind relax instantly when you hear the uplifting, relaxing sounds on the The Secret Power of Words and Music 5 CD package. These are anywhere, anytime relaxation tools. Order yours Now.
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French
72 participants at Wichita State University were assigned to one of three groups – a Classical, Punk or No Music group. Users were allowed to communicate with one other participant, within the same group, anonymously.
They were assigned to…
Assume they had been stranded on the moon. Now make a list of the 15 items they would need to survive in order of most important to least important.
The computer program made a random music playlist for each participant. In addition, every one received a different randomized Version of the playlist.
Half the users had a 10 min. time limit and the other half was given an unlimited amount of time to complete the task. Each pair of participants communicated with each other until they agreed on the ranking of the 15 items, or they ran out of time. All pairs listened to the same type of music, but in random order.
OK, now for the results.
Punk and No Music groups were totally outperformed by the Classical Group. Time limit or no time limit – didn’t matter. The Classical Music Group boosted the performance by 39%-43%. And that’s not all.
The Classical Group people performed better Despite communicating more with each other with ‘off task comments’ such as jokes and emotions. You know, personal stuff. Because classical music has a way of making you feel so good that you open up your heart and mind. The effect is that your mind has breathing room to receive and utilize new information.
(Other research supports this – participants listening to classical music were more likely to disclose personal information than those listening to no music.)
As a result these more relaxed participants not only joked more and shared more emotions, they appeared to be more Involved in the task. That means that their problem solving scores were higher. By a considerable margin.
Conclusion is this. By helping the participants to relax, classical music enabled their brains to focus and concentrate on a higher level.
You can duplicate these results. Watch your mind relax instantly when you hear the uplifting, relaxing sounds on the The Secret Power of Words and Music 5 CD package. These are anywhere, anytime relaxation tools. Order yours Now.
Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French
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