besides Symphonies 40 and 41.. because I am already aware they are incredible. Scientifically his 23 Paino Concerto induces the Mozart effect. This is a hightened sense of intellectual duties, and also K. 448 Mozart's sonata for two pianos. I would think any of his Piano Concertos (cept the 24) would work because they are generally very bright in mood (they also are some of the greatest piano conertos ever). I would strongly say do not listen to Beethoven for it is to emotional intense to do homework too. Handel though probaly has a similar effect for some of his works like water music or Music for the Royal Fireworks. I would rather listen to Bach while studying.
Try his solo works for cello. Piano Concerto no. 21 is great.
The Department of Psychology at Atkinson College experimented with 24 graduates and undergraduates who averaged to have 2.75 years of formal music lessons. The students were to listen to either Mozart鈥檚 Sonata for 2 pianos in D Major (K.448), or to Albinoni鈥檚 Adagio in G Minor. Mozart鈥檚 piece contrasts with Albinoni鈥檚 because Mozart鈥檚 is more upbeat and energetic opposed to adagio which is a slower, sadder piece. The participants were to watch rectangular pieces of paper undergo different cuttings, and then choose the correct outcome out of five unfolded pieces of paper. The students then had to assess their arousal levels with a five point scale to indicate the degree to which each adjective listed described their mood. They also had to provide a number from 1-7 describing their mood at the time (1 being the saddest, 7 being the happiest). In addition, the students had to rate on the same scale how much they enjoyed the music being played.
The students averaged five points higher after listening to Mozart鈥檚 sonata than Albinoni鈥檚 piece. Mozart鈥檚 music remained significant until the mood scores were put into effect. When the differences were held constant by statistical means, the Mozart effect disappeared. [3]
Mozart鈥檚 Piano Sonata in D major (K.448) has also been known to reduce the number of seizures that people with epilepsy have. The University of Illinois Medical Center did an experiment on 29 epileptic patients.
The Mozart effect has so far only been proven to be successful with the Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K.448) and the Piano Concerto No.23 (K.488). Music has different effects on different people and because of this, researchers continue to test if the Mozart effect is real, and if any other pieces have the same effect.(1)
Music containing high frequency for stimulating the auditory system in the brain has been selected based on the work of Dr. Tomatis. The relaxation albums are slower and do not include the higher frequencies. The selections have been sequenced according to key, tempo, and a variety of other psychological, physiological, and aesthetic factors to achieve a variety of auditory, physical, and emotional responses.
Mozart's music is the most popular and researched music for helping modify attentiveness and alertness. The structural and not overly emotional expression helps clarify time/space perception. It is not overstimulating and the structures of the rondo, sonata-allegro form, and variation form are basic ways in which the brain becomes familiar with the development and familiarity of ideas.
Each learning environment should be assessed before using music. The time of day, the sounds in the environment such as air conditioners, and outside sounds all modify the way we can concentrate. Each person responds to sound differently when tired or after having a meal. At times, ten minutes of stimulating music that quickens the heartbeat and awakens the imagination is useful (marches, folk, popular). Dr. Georgi Lozanov suggests slow Baroque music for optimal learning (Bach, Handel, Correli, Telemann).
Some people are hyper-responsive to sound, and music can distract them during study. Others learn how to select music for their different moods and projects. Generally, the challenge to study comes when we are overstimulated and cannot settle down to focus or we are dull, tired, or bored and cannot get the energy to begin a task. In the two-CD set The Mozart Effect庐 Focus and Clarity two different types of music help you develop your own style of preparation for study. Once you learn when your mind needs relaxation or stimulation, you can develop a variety of ways to use music to help you maintain good study habits.
I reccommend having a look at the MOZART EFFECT
You've surely heard of it... and they have albums with songs for particular activities.
At the very least, you could look at the track listing
Anyway, let me know how you go |
