While many scientific studies have suggested a link between listening to music and concentration, the preferred genre for young students working on their lesson comes from the classical repertoire
When it comes to revising their lessons, some students seek absolute silence while others are motivated by sounds in their ears. While many scientific studies have suggested a link between listening to music and concentration, the preferred genre for young students working on their lesson comes from the classical repertoire.
The figures speak for themselves: 75% of British students say they listen to orchestral music during their revision sessions, according to a recent report by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), relayed by the Classic FM website. Symphonies and concertos are particularly popular, although the top choice is film scores. Some 44% of the young people surveyed said they listen to "soundtracks" to improve their concentration in class. A third of them also turn to music from video games to give themselves a little boost when studying.