Classic FM reveals which pieces of classical music will help students get the most out of their revision Recent research from academics in the US and France has found that listening to classical music while studying can actually help students score higher in their assessments. With exam season well underway here in the UK, we want to give students a helping hand wherever we can, particularly after new figures released by ChildLine showed a concerning rise in the number of young people seeking help for stress. Therefore, to help combat stress levels, the team at Classic FM has revealed a list of the top pieces of classical music to help students get the most out of their revision. From relaxing melodies for starting the process to pace-quickeners for those last-minute cramming moments, classical music can both calm students down and make them more receptive to new information. Classic FM presenter, Bill Turnbull, has shared his experiences of listening to classical music while studying. He said: “When I was revising for exams, it wasn’t unheard of for me to lose concentration, but listening to classical music was a really simple and effective way to stay focused and keep my nerves under control. “Last year, thousands of students tuned into Classic FM to help them get through the busy revision and exam period so, this year, we have created a list of the most relaxing, inspirational, and motivational pieces to help them keep their eyes on the ball.” So, taking into consideration the presenter’s words of wisdom, turn down the Beyoncé, and turn up the Bach - here’s a countdown of the top ten classical tracks which could set you on the road to exam success: 10) Piano Concerto No. 23 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 9) The Hours – Philip Glass 8) Gymnopedie No. 1 – Erik Satie 7) Clair De Lune – Claude Debussy 6) Etudes – Claude Debussy
5) Academic Festival Overture – Johannes Brahms 4) Well-Tempered Clavier – Johann Sebastian Bach 3) A Beautiful Mind – James Horner 2) Goldberg Variations - Johann Sebastian Bach 1) Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel Source
I would like to leave you some links with my favourite instrumental, opera and classical music: 1. >>> Sandrine Piau - Cum dederit Nisi Dominus In G Minor 2. >>> Armand Amar - Home OST - 06 Life 1 3. >>> Home - Life II (Soundtrack / Armand Amar) 4. >>> The Dead Seas ("HOME"Soundtrack / Armand Amar) 5. >>> Philippe Jaroussky - Vedro con mio diletto - Vivaldi 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcDZBjM0vDg >>> Armand Amar - Home OST - 13 Whales 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hyAOYMUVDs >>> CHOPIN - NOCTURNE NO.20 IN C- MINOR 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS-HWIFyLsE >>> J S Bach: Air on the G string 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC-USAB530A >>> Vivaldi - Winter 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP73569coeo >>> Vivaldi - La Stravaganza