Comments on: Music: getting the level right

By: Paul Zorovich

Paul Zorovich — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:49 +0000

I would never play music in the classroom unless it was a music course. I absolutely believe that music is not something that should be “in the background” but is rather something that should be focused on and paid attention to. I’ve even left restaurants that play music because it distracts from the food (and isn’t that really why we’re in a restaurant? the food?). Granted, as a trained musician I may be coming at this from a slightly different angle than some, but don’t you think it’s disrespectful to the music and to the task at hand to ask class participants to try to focus on two things at once?

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:07:38 +0000

Hi Megha,
The purists would say that you should avoid music with lyrics but I am not so sure. I sometimes use music with lyrics in a language that my participants don’t understand. African music is great for this as it can be peppy or quiet.
And then sometimes I will use music that is really recognisable. I listen as learners hum away while working. Does this mean they are not learning – of course not. In fact I may be cresting some very powerful anchors for them as, the next time they hear that piece of music, they may well recall the learning.
Don’t worry too much Megha. I think lyrics are OK.
(Great to hear from you BTW)
Paul

By: Megha Gupta

Megha Gupta — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:47:22 +0000

I was being told at work that if I am playing music while training, it should only be instrumental, as lyrics tend to distract people.
Do you think that’s true, Paul?
I agree with you that volume rather than lyrics, is distracting.
Is it not ok to play a peppy number while an activity and a soft track when the group is reflecting?

By: Simon Bostock

Simon Bostock — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:50:06 +0000

RT @finiteattention: Nice post from @bftrainer on managing sound levels/energy in the training-room: http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi >agreed

By: Chris Atherton

Chris Atherton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:26 +0000

Nice post from @bftrainer on managing sound levels/energy in the training-room: http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi (works for phys *and* edu training)

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By: finiteattention

finiteattention — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:26 +0000

Nice post from @bftrainer on managing sound levels/energy in the training-room: http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi (works for phys *and* edu training)

By: Simon Bostock

Simon Bostock — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:06 +0000

RT @finiteattention: Nice post from @bftrainer on managing sound levels/energy in the training-room: http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi >agreed

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By: Chris Atherton

Chris Atherton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:26 +0000

Nice post from @bftrainer on managing sound levels/energy in the training-room: http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi (works for phys *and* edu training)

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By: The Get More Guy

The Get More Guy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000

For trainers and speakers, excellent article on the sounds levels needed for a room from @bftrainer http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi

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By: warwickmerry

warwickmerry — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000

For trainers and speakers, excellent article on the sounds levels needed for a room from @bftrainer http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi

By: The Get More Guy

The Get More Guy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

For trainers and speakers, excellent article on the sounds levels needed for a room from @bftrainer http://bit.ly/3b5Cmi

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By: Henriette Martel

Henriette Martel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:53:47 +0000

RT @pdub123 Music: getting the level right in the training room - http://bit.ly/4pgvrl

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By: henriettemartel

henriettemartel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:53:47 +0000

RT @pdub123 Music: getting the level right in the training room – http://bit.ly/4pgvrl

By: Henriette Martel

Henriette Martel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:53:47 +0000

RT @pdub123 Music: getting the level right in the training room - http://bit.ly/4pgvrl

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