Music or No Music?

[VivicvrMga]

music
I'm starting to use music when I'm in tournaments and I see I'm starting to get nervous, I can improve my focus and have better emotional control.

 

[Leomil]

I love play online with music, help me to get in the mood ;p

 

[Jenya Zemlyanukhin]

in fact, music helps to focus and not be distracted from the process

 

[chezzzi_qwe]

no music & sounds

 

[oleg plugaru]

I'm playing stuff like movie soundtracks, sounds of a rain/fireplace, or really calm electronic music, something that is just a nice calming background creating a good atmosphere but not distracting me.

 

[glafef]

4sho!

 

[n3rv]

No music is nice but gets too lonely

 

[LMA]

I enjoy listening music

 

[Ivops12]

No difference for me with music or not all the same..

 

[393700]

I always play poker to music, it helps to gather my thoughts and concentrate on the game for victory.

 

[Badbunny]

If escuco music naturally but only to relax when he began to make many lanterns. When listening to music I entertain me even singing.

 

[radartodd69]

I listen to music while I play. Mostly rock. It doesn't help me play the game any better but I like it though.

 

[Comdemn]

So when at the felt or just online do you enjoy music whilst playing or find it distracting. In general I feel like it helps me focus and not get impatient easily. At the felt in tournaments I have even seen people watching sports and even a film! Barely having interest in the poker.

Personally, I'm distracted by music from the game, if it's very emotional. I start to play more aggressively because of this and make more mistakes. Sometimes I can watch some kind of video on YouTube and play poker at the same time, but this rarely happens when I do not play several tables at once)

 

[venycyos]

If a quiet environment is not possible, better put a song.

 

[Rskeyyy]

i watch youtube during the game. i think it's kind of music))) (i mean it's distracting and relaxing at the same time)

 

[valanddon]

I don't like lisening to music while I play because, I like to hear the talk around the table when a hand
is played so mabye I can pick up a tell.

 

[kraemer]

I only listen to music when playing online and I think that it can help you stay focused if you choose the right music...I would not got to a live game with headphones on though.... I think that in a live game it distracts me too much from reading other players

 

[sid kendell]

music or not

I tried music and poker podcasts but couldnt concentrate but I can watch tv.

 

[MsNutHand]

I Always play listening music either to let me calm or to let me crazy depending on the type of tournament! lol

 

[acemenow]

Funnycameacross this thread and realized I have not been playing any music while I play for a while - decided to put this on (my favorite guitarist)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBbRrvJt8G8

in the middle of an 9 ply SNG we'll see if it helps


Sorry can't get the link to work its Derek Trucks title =

DEREK TRUCKS AMAZING SOLOS COMPILATION part 1 on youtube​

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[AndreyMav78]

Music in the background is very good for me. Only not very loud))) You can still watch some TV shows also in the background.

 

[TulasMoreno]

Music all the way, sometimes it helps!!

 

[GameTooHard]

Generally yes to music, as to what kind of music I find "simpler music" such as Miles Davis Kind of Blue over Bitches Brew.

I will sometimes also listen to a podcast while I play, but I admit it could be detrimental.

 

[drubas]

Good question.

I like to listen to music when I play less than 3 tables. Then I often listen to calm music like casino music or even to the "Winnetou theme".

When I play more than three tables and listen to music I often feel uncomfortable and tend to be distracted.

Greets and best of luck!

 

[mtmigmike]

I do not listen to music during tournaments, it does not allow me to concentrate.