Auditory Stimulation in Your Accelerated Learning Environment

According to experts, some types of auditory stimulation can have a positive impact on accelerated learning while other types can have a destructive influence. We sort it out for you here.

Classical Music Auditory Stimulation

Experts in child brain development tell us Baroque (Largo tempo) is the best music to play while using accelerated learning methods because its cadence is the same as the alpha brain wave state (click here to see info on Alpha brain wave state). As mentioned earlier, the alpha state is the most receptive, alert state of mind we can be in for learning anything. Other classical music, such as waltzes, have a cadence that is in harmony with the cells in our body. The waltz actually raises our energies and consciousness upward.

These types of auditory stimulation make great accelerated learning music for your learning environment. However, not all classical music is recommended. Vocals, choirs and those with instrumentals that stand out in the piece can be distracting. Generally, arrangements using only stringed instruments are your best choice.

Click here to download a list of recommended Baroque music for accelerated learning.

Syncopated Beats

In contrast, music that carries a syncopated beat (such as rock music) is the worst type of music for accelerated learning. The cadence of this auditory stimulation has actually been proven to rewire the brain toward more violent, destructive, primitive and animal-like behaviors. In a controlled experiment with mice, one alarmed physicist found that all the mice he exposed to syncopated beats actually developed permanent brain damage.

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An Incomplete Assessment About "Smart Music"

Stories you may have heard about classical music making you smarter is an incomplete assessment. Classical music like that recommended above can help move the brain into a state where the student can learn faster and retain more, but music in and of itself does not make people smart. In addition, if other negative factors are present in the learning environment such as anger, TV, bad smells, etc., even the right types of auditory stimulation wouldn't necessarily help the student become relaxed enough for accelerated learning methods to be effective or lasting.

Ambient Music and Meditation

Playing the right kind of music at a low volume while studying or using accelerated learning methods is a great way to "fill the air with harmony". The right types of music like that mentioned above is also great to use during meditation. Meditation in nature settings are also an excellent way to get the mind prepared for accelerated learning exercises.

Sounds of Nature

Another great stimulus are sounds of nature. The ocean, forest, etc. can be a great tool for putting you or your children in a relaxed state of mind and open the pathways for learning. There are great CDs on our site, for example, that use a combination of sounds of ocean waves gently crashing on the beach accompanied the by music of composers such as Mozart.

Positive Affirmations

In addition, positive affirmations are also a great way to raise up our mind, attitude and self esteem. They make a fantastic adjunct to learning, especially for children. The definition of "affirmation" is: The declaration that something is true or a positive. The power of positive affirmation can be witnessed in the children who daily listen to the 28 popular songs we carry on this site. They were specially written and performed using uplifting positive affirmations that children (and children at heart) love listening and singing to. See a great positive affirmations CD lower on the right!

Excellent Ways to Stimulate and Strengthen Your Baby's Auditory Brain Functions

Enhancing your baby's auditory synapse activity is simple. The easiest way is simply announcing the sounds he/she is hearing as you both go about your day together. When you start you car, say, "Do you hear that? It's our car starting." Sit at your piano with your baby and say, "This is a piano playing." and start playing. When in the bathroom and you turn on the faucet, say, "Your hearing a faucet with running water." You close doors, right? Just say, "This is a door closing." It's that simple!

If you really want to accelerate you baby's auditory brain functions, Goggle "sounds", "animal sounds", "nature sounds", etc. There are many places that have free sound effects you can download and others you can buy. When one mother found out about this tip, she reported, "We collected hundreds of sounds for our babies. We just sat with our mp3 player, baby in arms, and announced what sound they were going to hear next and played it." We would add this tip: To be sure and stop if your baby shows any disinterest or discomfort.

Be creative and have fun giving your baby the right auditory stimulation for accelerated learning growth!

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