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Music you can focus on while studying. Music that helps your study progress.

There are many situations where you have to study—school tests, entrance exams, professional qualifications, and more.

In those times, are you the type who studies while listening to music?

You might hear that “studying while doing something else” isn’t good, but many people feel they can focus better than in complete silence.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of music that can accompany your study sessions.

We’ll cover a wide range, from classics like classical, jazz, and ambient—instrumental tracks without vocals—to soothing J-pop singers said to feature 1/f fluctuations.

Now, let’s find the perfect soundtrack for your studying.

Songs you can focus on while studying. Music that boosts your study productivity (71–80)

Nocturne No. 2Frederic Chopin

NobuyukiTsujii / Chopin: Nocturne Op.9 No.2 May 16th, 2022
Nocturne No. 2Frederic Chopin

This piano piece features a gently flowing, beautiful melody and delicate ornaments that seep into the heart along with the stillness of the night.

Composed by Chopin in 1831, it masterfully captures dreamlike, fantastical scenes and inner emotions.

The world woven by the elegant right-hand melody and the harmoniously balanced left-hand accompaniment evokes the beauty of an Italian opera’s singing voice.

It has also been widely used in media—for example, it was arranged as the theme song “To Love Again” in the 1956 American film The Eddy Duchin Story, and it appears in the anime ClassicaLoid.

It’s a perfect piece for quiet concentration or calming the mind, making it an ideal, soothing classic to accompany studying or reading.

Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Tchaikovsky

P. I. Tchaikovsky — “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker
Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Tchaikovsky

The pleasant melody woven by the graceful waltz rhythm evokes a sense of unhurried time.

Its triple meter and the delicate harmonies of strings and woodwinds create an exquisite balance that boosts concentration without causing stress.

Premiered in Saint Petersburg in December 1892, the piece has been featured widely in various media since its use in Disney’s Fantasia and is well loved as a calming work.

It’s recommended for times when you want to focus in a quiet setting—studying, reading, or desk work.

Why not spend an intellectually enriching, relaxing time with this piece that showcases Tchaikovsky’s masterful compositional technique?

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3J.S.Bach

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 BWV 1048 / J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3J.S.Bach

This is a signature work by Bach, one of the foremost musicians of 18th-century Germany, notable for its brilliant string timbres and rich expressiveness.

The joyous melodies woven by three groups of strings are perfect for a refreshing study break.

Its intricate counterpoint and lush harmonies are pleasing to the ear and help enhance concentration.

Presented in March 1721 to the Margrave of Brandenburg, this piece—scored solely for strings—conveys a noble, almost celestial quality.

Recommended as a quiet companion for long hours of study or reading, when you want to calm and center the mind.

CantabileNiccolò Paganini

Niccolo Paganini – “Cantabile” by Esther Abrami
CantabileNiccolò Paganini

Nicolò Paganini’s Cantabile—this piece is likely familiar to those who love the violin and classical music.

In musical expression, “cantabile” means “singingly, beautifully,” and this work truly embodies that instruction.

Why not sit down at your desk with its gentle tempo as your background music?

La CampanellaFurantsu Risuto

Aya Nagatomi / La Campanella – Grandes études de Paganini No. 3
La CampanellaFurantsu Risuto

The delicate melody, modeled after the sound of bells, is striking, with beautiful leaps and ornaments in the high register resonating throughout.

The piano piece, revised in 1851, is characterized by passionate expressiveness that embodies the essence of Romantic music and by virtuosic performance demands.

Inspired by Niccolò Paganini’s playing in 1831, Franz Liszt arranged the theme of a violin concerto for piano.

Frequently used as background music in films and television shows, it has captivated many listeners.

This work is recommended for those who want to study in a quiet environment with focus.

Its bell-like, transparent timbre will calm the mind while maintaining a moderate sense of tension.