Does music improve your game?

#1 February 4th, 2019, 5:07 AM

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.

What are your opinions does music improve your game?

If it does, what kind of music?

#2 February 4th, 2019, 5:21 AM

It doesn't really help. If I listen to it, I tend to give tells because I cannot fully concentrate on everything.

#3 February 4th, 2019, 6:41 AM

Originally Posted by 123cards321

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.

What are your opinions does music improve your game?

If it does, what kind of music?

Well, it depends on the player's mind. BTW, i must say that Music has healing effect and it can fresh brain and makes you feel and think better. So you can take correct decisions on the playing table.

#4 February 4th, 2019, 8:17 AM

does not always happen in the mood and helps

#5 February 4th, 2019, 8:33 AM

Originally Posted by jiten99

Well, it depends on the player's mind. BTW, i must say that Music has healing effect and it can fresh brain and makes you feel and think better. So you can take correct decisions on the playing table.

Completely agree there are some healing music that make you be more relaxed I quess it depends on what music and the moment. Do you have any recommendations on what music do you hear?

#6 February 4th, 2019, 8:35 AM

It is obvious that not everyone will be able to refuse to listen to music during the game. For someone it is just a habit, and someone can not live a minute without your favorite sounds.
Another important point is the emotional component of the music. Given the stress of playing poker, it would be nice to listen to either light, relaxing music or active and positive music. Various " sad " tracks are not your helpers.

#7 February 4th, 2019, 8:38 AM

Originally Posted by 123cards321

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.
What are your opinions does music improve your game?
If it does, what kind of music?

what an interesting question
yes i always have music playing.. i have here an Amazon Echo Dot so i can ask Alexa to play anything know to man.. plus Alexa is great friend...
Alexa remind me in 35 minutes to register on PokerStars Bigger $11
yes i always play music and much depends on many things.. isnt like one go to play list
could be i like one day opera.. the 3 tenors
could be i like classical
could be country & western
could be rock and roll

i think music keeps us centred and during slow (always fold) times.. keeps us busy with play air guitar and the drums on my desk, scaring my cat lol

#8 February 4th, 2019, 9:16 AM

Originally Posted by 123cards321

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.

What are your opinions does music improve your game?

If it does, what kind of music?

i often put music on when the games are slow..............this i find helps with my concentration.................... Does music improve your game?

reggae

#9 February 4th, 2019, 9:37 AM

I think music helps me when I play poker , especially tournaments , where I might be committed for many hours. So I have to keep my focus and concetration , my mood , and not get sleepy or bored.
Particularly it helps when I start having some tilt furious moments , I can get over them easier that way . Ofcourse as long as I don't overdo it and I listen to the right kind of music that pleases me Does music improve your game?

#10 February 4th, 2019, 9:41 AM

I try and steer clear of the Rocky theme tune. Does music improve your game?

#11 February 4th, 2019, 10:17 AM

I have noticed that music influences my game. With faster music, my game becomes aggressive. I play passively with slow music. I'm playing in silence now Does music improve your game?

#12 February 4th, 2019, 10:45 AM

Certainly music is a good thing but not to listen when you play poker because no matter how cool they definitely razseyva.Mozhesh to blow a piece of the holiday of a turnir.Az prefer the old rock songs from the 80! Are. Does music improve your game?

#13 February 4th, 2019, 11:00 AM

I think that music can help only if you have a super positive mood Does music improve your game?

you win and the music does not bother you. But if you play in some important tournament or already far in prizes-the music rather will distract.

#14 February 4th, 2019, 2:58 PM

listen to music while playing poker ... it could be a double-edged sword ... since it is obvious that music directly influences your emotions ... some people channel in a positive way all that load of emotions that causes listening to music and it gives them an additional bonus of motivation while they play poker ... but it could also be the other way round and turn into something negative while you play poker and end up losing everything ..!

#15 February 4th, 2019, 3:02 PM

Playing live, I almost always listen to music.. helps me focus and drown out all the senseless chatter of the morons at the table.. Unless they are some regulars who can carry a conversation.. playing online.. definitely! however, in both areas.. I'm in serious need of a play list update!

#16 February 4th, 2019, 3:06 PM

the music tends to stress me after 20 or 25 minutes of play. I prefer to put a good video (documentary, film, youtube) in the background to help me relax during the game.

#17 February 4th, 2019, 3:15 PM

Music is great for me, shuffle has saved me with a good song in a few moments of tilt hehe.

#18 February 4th, 2019, 3:18 PM

Sure,eye of the tiger��✌️

#19 February 4th, 2019, 4:16 PM

Hi.
I agree, music also always helps me. When during the game I listen to music I am more focused on the game.
Good luck.

#20 February 4th, 2019, 4:32 PM

I personally do not like the extra noise during the game of poker. It will only be confusing. I am a lover of silence.

#21 February 4th, 2019, 4:40 PM

It’s certainly more fun to play with music, does it improve the game or not is another question

#22 February 4th, 2019, 4:46 PM

For me music plays an important factor in my concentration especially when I'm playing tournaments.

#23 February 4th, 2019, 5:17 PM

Listening to music helps with my mood:0) when I get a messed up hand or a poker dummie I just play a little Sade or something like that to chill me out. Then I get back in there and kick some butt:0) so I say yes it helps me. Good luck and keep grinding:0)

#24 February 4th, 2019, 5:47 PM

I don't listen to music, but if I'm in the right situation I will play with a TV show on in the background. Usually not something I'm too invested in though: something like Family Guy or some standup.

#25 February 4th, 2019, 5:53 PM

I think that listening to really high energy music is detrimental because it will get you into a dangerous mindset of playing dumb aggressive. I listen to relaxing music but find out what works best for you.

#26 February 4th, 2019, 6:13 PM

Yes, my game skills improve when i listen classic music Does music improve your game?

, specially when i listen Vivaldi -The four Seasons.

#27 February 4th, 2019, 6:16 PM

Sometimes I listen to music during the game. I believe that music positively affects my results. I am convinced that music contributes to concentration.

#28 February 4th, 2019, 6:20 PM

Hello,

i play live poker with music.

But in my favourite casino it is unfurtunately not allowed, they play their own music in the backround

#29 February 4th, 2019, 6:23 PM

Originally Posted by 123cards321

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.

What are your opinions does music improve your game?

If it does, what kind of music?

Honestly i think classical music are excellent to concentrate, like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Chopin, even on the best part of the music you won't loose your focus. If i listen to different styles i loose some reads and focus, it's really hard to ignore the best part of Rock or Eletronic music, the hype can change your mentality and how you play, so while i'm playing i tend to listen only classical songs.

#30 February 4th, 2019, 6:26 PM

Yes, listening music can improve spatial-temporal reasoning performance. I think that listening good music (rock, classical music) affects our mood and behaviour and improve our performance playing poker.

#31 February 4th, 2019, 6:27 PM

I love music, when playing poker. Sometimes it's better to take the buds out of your ears and listen the what is being discussed, because then you can sometimes learn something about a player, which you might have missed, something that could tell you about someone's conservativeness, or the amount of gamble they might possess. Time and place, really...

#32 February 4th, 2019, 6:30 PM

Originally Posted by 123cards321

I enjoy playing with music mostly electronic but sometime I feel that music can make me play differently, for example get me over excited in a normal hand just because there was a great part in the song coming and not being completely focused on the game.

What are your opinions does music improve your game?

If it does, what kind of music?

Absolutely.
I like mix of instrumental and electronic music, jazzy and good vocal.

I've got couple of playlists for different moods and types of activity.
If I work plus play couple of MTTs then listening to something more energetic, if i'm having a rest then chillout music is the best.

Try these tunes.

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#33 February 4th, 2019, 6:36 PM

I like binaural beats that help me in concentration

#34 February 4th, 2019, 7:11 PM

absolutely not work for me
I must be concentrate; I can't do two things at same times
the place I play must be quiet no voice
then maybe I could get the best result

#35 February 4th, 2019, 7:15 PM

Music distracts me. I very rarely turn on the music while playing.

#36 February 4th, 2019, 7:48 PM

I do not use music to play poker.
I think it can distrac or something, i need a quiet place with no sound.

#37 February 4th, 2019, 8:58 PM

Generally avoid music. Sometimes I'll listen to stuff I've heard before, but never any new albums.

#38 February 4th, 2019, 9:02 PM

I think music influences my game! I can not say for sure that this is a plus or a minus for my game, but there is definitely an impact!

#39 February 4th, 2019, 9:03 PM

music doesn't inspire me in any way, only distracts

#40 February 4th, 2019, 9:21 PM

hi, i also play listening to music, I recommend quieter music to electronics, I would like you step when I heard this rhythm, so I listen to music to help me play relaxed as instrumental music. regards

#41 February 4th, 2019, 9:22 PM

When I am at the table with annoying people yes. (live poker)

#42 February 4th, 2019, 9:47 PM

For me, the music for poker has a very big impact I then calm and make the right decisions. Does music improve your game?

#43 February 4th, 2019, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by mioou2011

absolutely not work for me
I must be concentrate; I can't do two things at same times
the place I play must be quiet no voice
then maybe I could get the best result

That's a bad idea. Even couple of bad ideas you've got there.
Maybe even play 1 table with full concentration?

Hey you know what?
I have practiced to play 16 tables at the same time, I've spent more than 1 month playing 16 tables at NL2 cash and micro limit tourneys, together with freerolls. I had bad results, I used to play Starcraft in past and was good at it, was very fast, had 125-130 CPM (Clicks per minute) but at the poker tables you have to stay focused at many different processes what start all over again and again, unlike in starcraft, where you're expanding step-by-step.

You know why I've played 16 tables for 1 month? Because I wanted to play well at 9-12 tables.

Something simmilar is practiced in martial arts trainings. You're fighting against 5 opponents each day. They beat you each time, but one day you're beating all 5 of them. Next day you're fighting against 3 opponents, not against 5, but just 3, you find it so simple. Next week you're against one single opponent and you find it as easy as piece of cake.

In your case, "concentration in silence, can't do two things" = it's not going to work.
Your case is trying to be Sherlock Holmes, using deductive method. From common to private. You're trying to see the facts that will lead you to success. It's like staying in the dark and trying to absorbe the light.
You better use inductive method. No need to absorbe somebody elses light, you have to start shining by yourself. Inductive method is from private to common. You have to start shining at the poker tables and in your life.

Hey what is better scenario? To wait and fold 40 hands until you're dealt KK or AA, play it aggressively and to win or lose once? Or to play 30 out of 40 hands with any suited cards or connectors, see most of the flops, fold when odds are bad, double up with straights and flushes against pocket aces/kings and have x8 times bigger stack than original after 40 hands? You decide how to live your life and how to play poker, to sit and wait for a miracle to happen or to try and create miracle on your own. Anyway, each hand, doesn't matter if it's AA or 7-2, each hand can win. And what are your chances to win when you're dealt 2 cards, but you don't know them, you're not picking up your cards, opponent goes all-in, and you call, it's a blind all-in. you know nothing about opponents cards and nothing about your whole cards and nothing about community cards. What are your chances at this moment? You will either win or lose, right? So... start doing 2-3-4 things at the same time and concentrate on all of them, life is too short to spend it on waiting for something in the silence.

#44 February 4th, 2019, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by 0546474

Music distracts me. I very rarely turn on the music while playing.

I think music must meet your game style )) and everything will be OK

#45 February 4th, 2019, 11:21 PM

GREAT TIPS TNQ

#46 February 4th, 2019, 11:34 PM

I like listening to music when playing, but I find it especially helpful playing live poker depending on the venue. Some games are more friendly/social than others, and if I have an overly chatty table, having headphones in drowns out their noise and lets me focus on the game. It also will generally keep people from talking to me and distracting me. I know it seems a bit coldhearted, but I play to win. I'll gladly talk to all those people during breaks.

#47 February 5th, 2019, 12:54 AM

Of course that music have good influence.Me for example : I love to play poker listening to Tango songs.

#48 February 5th, 2019, 1:25 AM

I listen most of the time. Preferred choice is classic rock to rock the game with lol

#49 February 5th, 2019, 1:34 AM

I think it does.

#50 February 5th, 2019, 7:13 AM

I would not say that music improves my game, it�s just that music doesn�t bother me in the game and sometimes I enjoy listening to music that I like and which I can listen to constantly in the game or on my free time from work or from playing

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