Is it true that listening to classical music can boost brain power?

[RevolutionaryActs]

I heard something like that once, is it true? :shrug:

Even if it isn't, maybe I'll just go put some on anyway and pray it will help inspire me as I try to rewrite some of my crappy ass book. :crazy:

[DrWeird]

1. That's been debunked.

Keep listening to stuff you like.

[RevolutionaryActs]

3. Aww damn.

x(

Edit: I do like classical music, maybe it will calm, and center me. hehe

[JohnKleeb]

6. its good for writing anyways

[RevolutionaryActs]

7. OK.

:D

[JohnKleeb]

2. Then why am I not going to a really good college

:shrug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

8. You're too cool for school?

:shrug:

[skygazer]

4. I've heard that

Something about the complexity of it - it makes your brain work harder or some such thing.

I obviously don't listen to enough! :silly:

[intheflow]

5. I've heard that too, along with

if you do puzzles of any kind, but particularly stuff like crosswords, you help stave off dementia/Alzheimers and your overall memory improves.

[Karenina]

9. Dr. Weird is misinformed.

BUT if you LIKE classical music or are open to it, try the Godfather of TECHNO, W.A. Mozart. I'd suggest Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (a little night music) for a start. TRY IT! You might LIKE IT!

[JimmyJazz]

10. Yes, music does boost brain power.

It's all incorporated in the Baby Einstein series of books, video, cd's...

[madison2000]

11. Only while you're still in the womb, I think

[stopbush]

12. Shure. Eye lizzen two it al thu tyme and im ral good smart.

Actually, the Mozart = Brain power thing was pretty much debunked a couple of years ago, but it did help to sell lots of CDs.

See here: http://skepdic.com/mozart.html

I happen to work for an orchestra these days. It's the only job I've ever had where the entire office staff is 100% Dem.