Music for productive work

Music to work helps you to relax, focus, force you to come and deal with the last to-do list. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the kind of music.

The first is to say that there is no perfect recipe - all the music for the work is excellent. In any case, it depends on whether you do not interfere with the music while you work. If it does not interfere with, or even necessary, to cover the noise, these tips are for you.

Classic

How it works: According to research, the productivity of those who listen to classical music while working, higher than that of those who work in silence. Advised "Four Seasons" by Vivaldi, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto №3 and other baroque music. Preferred rate - 60 strokes per minute.

Where to get: classical music, "time-tested", and now it is relatively easy to find and listen to for free. If you do not like this kind of music, try Vitamin String Quartet: This band recorded cover versions of popular songs in the "classical" style chamber.

Ambient / Techno

How it works: the name of the "ambient" is given a wide range of musical genres, the main feature of which - experimenting with composition, synthesizers, algorithms, random sounds - are designed to replace standard components popular music. This style, as well as its more modern branches - chill out and IDM - also can be used as a background for the work, which helps to relax the mind, while remaining focused.

Where to get it: this music is widely used at airports to help passengers relax and not think about the upcoming flight. You will find the ambient compositions on the waves Soma.fm and website Pandora.

Noyes

How it works: If a normal music distracts you, but from the chattering colleagues and office noise can not be avoided, a little noise can pleasantly complement your playlist. Constant white, pink and red noise produced by the generator, make you less distracted by other sounds.

Where to get it: if you can install software on your computer, be sure to Noise for Mac OS X and systems Chatterblocker for Windows. These programs not only mask the noise around you, but also can add any background sounds that you like - guitar chords, sounds of nature, etc.

SimplyNoise - different colored noise generator. Zendesk's Buddha Machine Wall mixes random sounds that produce a relaxing effect.

other

Some advised to listen to the radio - no music, talk shows or news: it masks the noise around you, but you are focused and do not distinguish the words. Another good idea - movie soundtracks: the absence of words helps to not be distracted, and music "tunes to the desired wave." The main thing - to help your music for you, and no matter what it is.

The Best Sounds for Getting Work Done[Kevin Purdy]