Study: Baroque music helps you focus

Richard Brisebois Work and the workplace 2007-04-152011-12-20 1 Minute

In a three year research study, Maya Ruvinshteyn and Leonard Parrino, instructors in math at Essex County College and Rutgers-Newark, found when they played baroque background music in their classes, it made a difference. Here’s how…

* 86 % of students surveyed enjoyed class more with baroque background music whereas 76 % of students without any music found the class enjoyable

* 33 % of students found math challenging whereas 46 % in the class without the baroque music found it challenging.

Earlier research findings show that Baroque music enhances learning of foreign languages and improves performance in some types of tests.

Why Baroque music?

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I help companies develop their leaders. I help managers develop themselves and their teams. I have worked with 7,000+ managers, leaders, and business owners in 40+ countries, from Fortune50 executives to SME business owners and tribal leaders. I specialize in designing and facilitating leadership development programs as well as executive coaching. View all posts by Richard Brisebois

Published 2007-04-152011-12-20

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Robyn McMaster says:

2007-04-20 at 18:24

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