Do you listen to music while you read?

DalekPrideParade · Post by **DalekPrideParade** » 01 Jan 2015, 18:42

I can't concentrate on what I am reading if there is music, I start singing and find myself not even taking in what I am reading.

Katygalloway · Post by **Katygalloway** » 03 Jan 2015, 18:08

Noo, silence or very very very quiet music that's calming

Lei101 · Post by **Lei101** » 03 Jan 2015, 19:55

No because for me it is pointless . When I read and listen to music because I either block out the music or listen and digest every word in my veins.

10-cat-mom · Post by **10-cat-mom** » 03 Jan 2015, 20:07

I like to use the "white noise" app if my hubby's television is too loud. My favorite is "air conditioning."

the hidden reader · Post by **the hidden reader** » 04 Jan 2015, 02:01

I tried to, but when I did, I always find myself blanking out in the story.

9bit · Post by **9bit** » 04 Jan 2015, 02:52

This is my new obsessions when reading, combined with either RainyMood or a Rain Sounds app on my phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MUFW8fhnvo

I find it really beautiful and non-intrusive, so I can focus on the words on the page but still get to enjoy the music.

brooklynegan · Post by **brooklynegan** » 04 Jan 2015, 06:33

I have tried to read with music several times, but it doesn't work for me. I think this is because reading and listening to music are basically my two favourite hobbies and I do not think they should be put together. This is probably for a few reasons, but manly because of the distraction it creates when I mix two things I love together.

ElphabaEvans · Post by **ElphabaEvans** » 04 Jan 2015, 16:49

Never. I'm too passionate about both. I read best in silence, which is a rare gift for me with a rambunctious 3 year old running my house!

Keana · Post by **Keana** » 05 Jan 2015, 02:00

I listen to soundscapes, classical music, jazz (Not smooth jazz. That's horrible), or coffee house music. It can't be too heavy or upbeat or it'll break my concentration. I just put one of those genres on and pop my earphones in. It depends on what I'm reading though. Sometimes I'll be so into a book that I can only take silence.

Jovip · Post by **Jovip** » 05 Jan 2015, 12:34

I could never personally listen to music while i read. Though i find i get a headache and become very distracted if i don't have background noise. Like a fan or something of the sort.

daydreamer_23 · Post by **daydreamer_23** » 05 Jan 2015, 13:40

I personally like to instrumental music when I'm read. If there's singing going on in the background it would be hard for me to concentrate on the book because my mind is also try listen to the lyrics. My only expectation is when I'm listening to a Sade album. Love that woman so much : )

khudecek · Post by **khudecek** » 05 Jan 2015, 13:50

I can't concentrate with music going when I'm reading. However, I don't have any trouble blocking out people and their conversations or whatever they're doing.

pretzelsnow · Post by **pretzelsnow** » 05 Jan 2015, 14:25

No,I personally don't because it distracts me and makes me think about the sound of the music and how pretty the music is. I just can't;I know some people can.

darkhuntress · Post by **darkhuntress** » 13 Jan 2015, 14:39

Sometimes I will listen to music when I'm reading but for the most part I like to read in silence. When I was still in school I would listen to my Ipod so I couldn't hear everyone else chatting or whatever and just zone out and read. I used it as a way to relax after along day at school.

mkshorten · Post by **mkshorten** » 13 Jan 2015, 14:52

No, I can't concentrate if there's music on. Sometimes I can do ambient music if it's very subtle, like yoga music, but even that usually just clutters my head. As a child I was absolutely amazing at tuning out noise - I could sit in the living room surrounded by my seven family members and be utterly immersed in my book - but now I pretty much need silence.