It’s been proven by researchers that classical music can promote concentration. Many people also like to have some music on in the background while they work, as it helps them stay on task. If you’re looking for some music to help you stay focused, here are some classical options that will be very effective.
Chopin
Chopin’s work is soothing, melodic, and pretty. It’s a perfect option if you’re looking for something that will help keep your stress levels low and your work smooth. For the calmest option, check out his piano nocturnes. These pieces are fairly short and don’t have any huge climaxes or instrumental layerings, so they won’t distract you from your task and you also won’t feel like they’re going on forever.
Liszt
Franz Liszt was a brilliant piano virtuoso, and his pieces manage to be layered with overlapping melodies while being played by one person on one instrument. If you like music that is less structured and has a lot of patterns, then Liszt’s piano compositions are perfect for you.
Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn lived most of his life in one place and was quoted as saying that his well-known musical creativity came out of pure boredom. His string quartets in particular manage to keep classical structure while playing with many possibilities within the classical music system. Try listening to these if structured pieces which provide a lot to listen to if you tune in (but are also easy to tune out) are what you’re looking for.
