Music when you play

#1 July 19th, 2020, 8:15 PM

What do you think about listening to music while you play?

#2 July 19th, 2020, 8:21 PM

I personally love listening to music when I play poker. It calms me down and maintains my focus while also bringing me joy while grinding away on the felt.

#3 July 19th, 2020, 8:21 PM

Think its fine and dont seem a problem with it

I do it all the time it helps me relax, and if i get a beatbeat it helps me just ignore it like nothing happend.. instead of feeling a bit irritated by the "suck out"

think more people should give it a try if they havent already Music when you play

And it also makes the time go faster while doing something during playing.
when you are card dead.

#4 July 19th, 2020, 8:54 PM

I like to listen to classic Rock when I play poker.

#5 July 19th, 2020, 9:43 PM

Really helps me to think better and to take the right decisions. Another advantage is that your attention is not only on the tables, while listening to music. It is a good refresh in your mind. I think everybody should listen music, it is helping.

#6 July 20th, 2020, 12:05 AM

Depends. For some players it relaxes them or takes away their sense of outside sound in a way that seemingly hones their remaining senses. For me I prefer no music. I would probably just find it distracting in a live poker game. I am too focused on many other things: live tells, changing stack sizes and blinds, calculating math in my head like pot odds and so on. I am already not the best at math, so I don't need further distractions lol Music when you play

Ironically, playing online, I am far more likely to listen to some music. Maybe it is because I have less to worry about (like no need to look for physical tells or estimate chip stacks since online displays exact amounts). When I am listening to music online, it is usually more background music to keep me motivated; I normally enjoy classical music or other "relaxing" choices, but for some reason I don't think I would care for that during poker.

When playing poker I'd probably listen to something like John Cameron 4 O'clock Rumble (WSOP Main Event Theme Song), or Motorhead Ace of Spades or something else upbeat and motivational for poker Music when you play

#7 July 20th, 2020, 4:07 AM

I listen to rock my favorite canadian rock band is the Birthday Massacre

#8 July 20th, 2020, 7:33 AM

Personally for me, I love listening to music, to whatever I do. Doesn�t matter if I�m gaming or playing poker, for me personally, music helps me concentrate better and improves my performance. Obviously it depends on the person but I love it!

#9 July 20th, 2020, 7:57 AM

I love music when I play poker, soothes the soul and mind. Music believe it or not keeps me focused when I play and regulates my stress factor hour after hour. The deeper into a game I am playing will dictate the music I listen to. If I make the final table I listen to soft and relaxing music to put me at ease. Poker and music are the perfect marriage. Capo1014

#10 July 20th, 2020, 10:03 AM

Something upbeat, mid BPM, positive energy and minimal vocals. So this is pretty much bang on the definition of popular electronic music genres like trance, progressive and house.

I love listening to tons of other music like hip hop, rock, classic rock, metal and podcasts too, but rarely while playing poker.

This is all just what works best for me though. You gotta find out what works best for you to stay dialed in and focused at the poker tables.

By the way, I actually get asked this question about poker and music so much, I will have an entire article on my blog about it next week Music when you play

#11 July 20th, 2020, 10:15 AM

I like listening to music when I play poker. Especially jazz

#12 July 21st, 2020, 7:37 AM

It is a good thing if it gives you a feeling of well-being during the game and does not distract you.

#13 July 21st, 2020, 10:29 AM

I believe that music improves a player's concentration. But, of course, it depends on your mood. I usually prefer classical music.

#14 July 21st, 2020, 11:39 AM

I think it is a good option. It is proven that music can relax people. And if you achieve this in poker it would already be a victory that we would achieve

#15 July 21st, 2020, 10:50 PM

Always. If I get a spicy all in then I get some big DnB or EDM on for max hype

#16 July 22nd, 2020, 6:54 AM

I often listen to music while playing poker. Usually, music calms me down and helps me focus.

#17 July 22nd, 2020, 5:24 PM

I love to listen to music while playing poker. Music helps me keep concentration. For example, two days ago I found a video on YouTube that I really like.

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#18 July 22nd, 2020, 6:17 PM

Hi, I previously wrote that music bothers me while playing. Now I want to say that music does not bother me, and vice versa, in some moments it helps. With music, I feel much better, and I make more profitable and tactful decisions.

#19 July 22nd, 2020, 7:51 PM

I prefer good chill deep house can play all day Music when you play

#20 July 22nd, 2020, 8:00 PM

I love to listen music while I play. Normally some Brazilian music or jazz. I love rock too, but I prefer to listen it doing other things, like cooking, repairing some stuff in my house and specially when I brew some beer.

#21 July 22nd, 2020, 8:03 PM

I like to hear Justin Timberlake - what goes around comes around Music when you play

#22 July 22nd, 2020, 10:10 PM

The louder the better... Sike Music when you play

the less words the better I mean, :P or... I dunno

#23 July 22nd, 2020, 10:24 PM

I like the blues when i play keeps me clam so i can play better lol some good cards help too just saying Music when you play

The Riff_Raff Music when you play

#24 July 22nd, 2020, 11:07 PM

Hello, personally I listen to music and it reassures me a lot when playing, I have improved my game with this method.

#25 July 22nd, 2020, 11:27 PM

some hip hop or classic rock, try a movie also

#26 July 23rd, 2020, 12:14 AM

Under the mood...But sometimes you want silence...

#27 July 23rd, 2020, 9:03 PM

It's one way to keep from getting bored, for sure. Usually it's not enough for me, lol.

#28 July 23rd, 2020, 9:09 PM

Listening to music is good while playing poker. I like listening to music when I play because it helps me to relax and to have more patience because it relaxes me in between play.

#29 July 23rd, 2020, 10:05 PM

Personally I think it is a must , I have 10500 songs on my present playlist so i never run out !! no matter how many games i might play

#30 July 24th, 2020, 10:45 AM

Hello.
I never listen to music while playing. Excessive noise distracts me and prevents concentration. Silence is the best atmosphere for a focused game.

#31 July 27th, 2020, 8:51 PM

Originally Posted by darkgonz

What do you think about listening to music while you play?

All or most like to listen to music, more if they have the one of their preference, but apart from this, there will be those who feel uncomfortable, the idea is to have a good time at Poker using any resource: videos, movies, chats.

#32 July 27th, 2020, 10:33 PM

Yes, it is a unique companion during the game. Quality music helps you cover all other noises, which is good for concentration at the game.

#33 July 27th, 2020, 10:56 PM

Hi.
I often listen to the radio. It all depends on my mood, but basically I like to listen to music while playing.
Good luck.

#34 July 28th, 2020, 12:20 PM

I prefer silence around me to concentrate, when the tournament goes exciting and the longer I play

#35 July 28th, 2020, 11:53 PM

Classical Music for the win!

#36 July 29th, 2020, 10:45 AM

hip-hop, electronics always goes well: D

#37 July 30th, 2020, 12:11 PM

I just published a big blog article on this yesterday:

90% of Poker Pros Listen to This Kind of Music

#38 July 30th, 2020, 12:30 PM

Think it could be a good way to keep yourself focused and also maybe not get as off your game the time you take bad beats and need to reset without going on tilt.

#39 July 30th, 2020, 1:36 PM

Originally Posted by darkgonz

What do you think about listening to music while you play?

Bro, for me playing without listening music doesn't exist. I like to pit some "Lofi hiphop music or Brazilian music " and open the tables.
Poker without music is like nature without birds.
Music is life Music when you play

#40 July 30th, 2020, 8:09 PM

Personaly when i play i don�t. But i have a friend who can�t play without it

#41 July 31st, 2020, 10:02 AM

I almost always listen to music while i play but i also like to listen to music most of the time anyway so that explains it. Music when you play

#42 August 1st, 2020, 12:53 AM

yes, sometimes it’s cool, good and relax music should be an option when you are alone

#43 August 1st, 2020, 12:56 AM

The best music depends on the situation you are in the game, if you are stressed, relaxing music, if you are winning, happy music and if you are having a great time, rock and roll baby Music when you play

#44 August 1st, 2020, 2:36 PM

Yes.
Lindsey stirling.
2CELLOS.

#45 August 3rd, 2020, 10:17 AM

Break BeaT

#46 August 8th, 2020, 4:35 AM

Online, I listen to music from my playlist (old-fashioned here: no streaming, all files on my hard drive and always full albums). Live? No music. I am 100% focused on the game, the players, and what's happening at the table. I don't even watch the TV's.

That's just me, though.

#47 August 13th, 2020, 7:51 AM

Chillout, future garage and Indian mantras! Oh yes, I love soothing music, it has some kind of magic and has a positive effect on the psyche, values and mood.

#48 August 14th, 2020, 1:44 AM

There are moments when music accompanies me very well while I play poker, but at the same time I spend moments when it deconcentrates me, it takes my attention away from the game so I have to silence everything until I am back on the axis

#49 August 14th, 2020, 9:02 AM

Something that will not distract, chillout radio or my playlist.

#50 August 14th, 2020, 11:43 AM

I love to play tournaments and watching football games. Music isn't Good for me cause in playlist all of US have songs what we don't like.

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