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Achieve Better Grades with Lo-fi Music

AN ALTERNATIVE GENRE

Lo-fi stands for low-fidelity, referring to the imperfections elaborated throughout the songs’ beats such as external noises (rain, wind, fire crackle), misplayed notes, and hums. However, these flaws are intentionally inserted to create a calming and focused ambience for the listeners.

Lo-fi music is characterized by its endless loop of wordless tempo beats, which makes them less distracting than any other type of music. That is why lo-fi music is perfect for when you are trying to focus on a task!

BENEFITS OF LISTENING TO LO-FI MUSIC

a. Stress Relief: Thanks to its relaxing beats, lo-fi can loosen up any tension occupying your mind.

b. Improve brain function: It is proven that listening to music such as lo-fi can help you think more logically and understand complex ideas.

c. Motivating: Lo-fi music can uplift your spirit and set the right mood to finish your tasks.

Don’t believe the claim? Try for yourselves by listening to lo-fi music while finishing your final projects and exams.

SOURCES

http://www.edsa-unair.com/2022/06/the-psychology-of-music-why-does-lo-fi.html

https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/magazine/lofi-study-music/#:~:text=The%20idea%20behind%20lo%2Dfi,without%20being%20stressed%20about%20it

https://www.vaughn.edu/blog/studying-to-lo-fidelity-lo-fi-music-gets-high-marks-with-students/

https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/lofi-music-study/#:~:text=Drowns%20Out%20Distracting%20Noise&text=But%20while%20music%20can%20drown,on%20the%20task%20at%20hand

Fiona Puspita Catleyana