--- title: The Effects of Music on Studying and Learning created: 2024-11-18T09:18:12 modified: 2025-07-16T21:23:31 --- Use Incidental/Background Sound: Without sound, the brain will have the tendency to wander. Studying in silence or with quiet instrumentals is best. However, _white noise_, _brown noise_, and _[40-Hz binaural beats](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQlTmOFM4Qs&t=1h11m34s)_ can enhance focus and cognitive performance. If one chooses to listen to music, it should be purely instrumental, e.g., classical music. Music with lyrics can hinder comprehension and learning. [^1] **The Mozart Effect** is the theory that listening to the music of Mozart may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test. * Sonata for 2 Pianos, K. 448 Minor Key Classical Piano Music [^1]: