Music And Songs For Children To Focus Better

In an article by Nicole M. Charara on how music can benefit children, she answered some frequently questions on the benefits of music; how it can help children focus better and regulate their emotions.

music and songs for children to focus better

We list down a few recommended playlists by Spotify on the different types of music and songs you introduce to your child for better focus, relaxation, mathematics and English/Creativity.

Recommended age group: 7 – 12 years old.

For better focus, listen to…

Hey, Soul Sister – Train
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Paradise Circus – Massive Attack
The Girl From Ipanema – Stan Getz
Over the Rainbow – Melody Gardot
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra

For relaxation, listen to…

If We Hold On Together – Diana Ross
Only Time – Lavender Hill Orchestra, Enya, Roma Ryan
One and Only – Adele
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
In Dreams (From Lord of the Rings)
Ave Maria (Healing Piano Music)
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Closer – Goapele

For Mathematics, listen to…

Effects of classical music: Classical music has 60-70 beats per minute, a constant melody and tone range, which calm the mind and help students to study for longer and retain factual information. It targets the part of the brain that stimulates spatial-temporal reasoning, which is useful in solving math problems. Research has also suggested that listening to classical music while studying math could see you do 12% better in exams.

music and songs to help children focus

Mozart – Piano Concerto No.2
Beethoven – Fur Elise
Chopin – Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No.1
Handel – Largo Xerxes
Beethoven – Adieu to the Piano
Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake-Scene
Rossini – William
Vivaldi – Spring from The Four Seasons – Violin Concerto in E Major
Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Grieg – Morning from Peer Gynt

For English & Creativity, listen to…

Effects of emotive pop and rock songs: When studying for subjects like English, drama or art, students use the right side of the brain to process original, creative thoughts. Listening to emotive rock and pop music produces a heightened state of excitement that is likely to enhance creative performance.