Do you listen to music while you read?

Abigailhixson93 · Post by **Abigailhixson93** » 16 Apr 2014, 17:33

I definitely do!! Love my music and book combo,

Ambient Noise · Post by **Ambient Noise** » 16 Apr 2014, 20:46

Sometimes. What I listen to varies - I may try to pick music based on my mood, or whether I think it goes well with the book itself. Other times I just say "Eh, whatever" and turn on some random tunes.

khi_ara_ortega · Post by **khi_ara_ortega** » 16 Apr 2014, 23:10

Sometimes I enjoy music while I read. Most of the times it's to block out the noise. Sometimes I read on road trips and have the radio playing in the back ground but it does not bother me. Other I'm times I really enjoy silence and get lost in what the author is saying.

a_mon_avis · Post by **a_mon_avis** » 17 Apr 2014, 09:49

I have such a difficultly listening to music or talking and reading a book at the same time. My boyfriend likes to listen to music while he works on homework, but I can't focus when I try it. Sometimes I can listen to soft classical music while I study, but when I read for fun I usually prefer it to be silent in the room. Sometimes I can read in a noisy classroom or public place, though! Maybe it depends on how engulfed in the story I am.

Lovely_Ink · Post by **Lovely_Ink** » 17 Apr 2014, 12:44

If I listen to music it has to be instrumental and soothing. Nothing loud or uptempo.

bookworm41984 · Post by **bookworm41984** » 17 Apr 2014, 21:25

I love listening to music while reading. and then when I hear the song again it usually reminds me of that book.

Jazmin_Sparks · Post by **Jazmin_Sparks** » 17 Apr 2014, 22:49

sometimes but only if its a really good book I'm focused on

jbrookea12 · Post by **jbrookea12** » 17 Apr 2014, 23:11

I prefer silence, because it feels like I can totally lose myself in that book without the presence of music. However, I can listen if it's soft or background instrumental/classical. Any words or lyrics will distract me from reading. I like reading as a relaxing and quiet time, so I usually read in silence.

cdohm · Post by **cdohm** » 18 Apr 2014, 07:43

I do not. I must be alone in a room when I start out reading a book. Once I'm hooked I can pretty much read anywhere.

nohelanib · Post by **nohelanib** » 18 Apr 2014, 12:19

I guess it depends on the music and what I'm reading. I like to listen to movie soundtracks, especially Hans Zimmer's music, when I'm doing homework. It helps to drown out everything around me. But if I'm reading a novel, then I like to have it quiet. Any type of music in that case usual distracts me from what I'm reading. However, I am able to tune out the t.v. when my husband watches basketball, or any other sport, and really focus on what I'm reading.

Lady_Delish · Post by **Lady_Delish** » 18 Apr 2014, 13:36

No, never. Actually I can't stand the absolute silence when I'm alone, so I have to listen to music or watch TV while doing everything else, but when it comes to reading I want to concentrate on the story and every little sound bothers me and distracts me.

luluMoon1940 · Post by **luluMoon1940** » 19 Apr 2014, 05:42

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I do not listen to music while I read as I find both occupations need a different level of concentration. I like to give both my full attention. As an afterthought I would not take a book to a concert!

0verstimulated · Post by **0verstimulated** » 19 Apr 2014, 11:07

Usually just ambient music or similar stations on Songza. After a while, if I'm really into the book, it goes in the background, but it distracts other parts of my brain from thinking of other things while I'm reading.

docgoodheart · Post by **docgoodheart** » 19 Apr 2014, 11:09

No, I wouldn't notice if I did - I listen to music while working on the computer though...

Uthar902 · Post by **Uthar902** » 19 Apr 2014, 11:56

I can read with noise around. But if I would sit down in my home to read a book it would always be in silence. I love the calm atmosphere. I can then enter the world of the book without being interrupted by noise from the outside world