Do you use music in live tournaments or online to focus? Or is it just distracting ?

I am listening to music basically all the time. But I am not a big fan of using headphones while sitting at a table with other people. I understand that it can be helpful at live games but Im alittle oldschool and think its disrespectful.

Originally Posted by Vallet

Do you use music in live tournaments or online to focus? Or is it just distracting ?

Depends how high the demand is. If i'm 1 tabling I find music helps to keep me engaged, if i'm 4-6 tabling then I need silence so I can focus fully.

Music helps keep me in a good mood (or to control my mood) during long grinds.

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I've noticed that music changes the rhythm of the game sometimes.

Live... If the table is quite, however if we have a chatty cathy then I will listen for tells. Sometimes I'll have my earphones in and off or really low so I can hear the conversation and take down mental notes on various players and the hands they played.

When I play for a long time to regain concentration (usually at play in the tournament) has to include music! This is for me the most neutral way to get back in the game!

No I do not listen to music because it detracts from the game.

Online always. Every time i play poker online i have music on. No exemption. Live i never do it. Its more fun and easier to read someone when you speak with them at the table.

I listen to music during the tournament to be calm
sometimes some players get on your nerves music distracts from them

I prefer silence. But, if i am in an anoying placing, so I use music to distract.

Sometimes I listen music. Classical or quiet music, No rock and roll.

I like to listen to music while playing online poker. Music helps to relax and focus on the game.

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Live i never do it. Its more fun and easier to read someone when you speak with them at the table.

Music can save bad players from talking at the table.

For me personally, I don't have music. I need to focus during gameplay.

sometimes I listen to music online mostly classical.

Every time)

Of course, it depends on your mood. Usually music helps me focus. I prefer classical music.

playing online I listen to music relaxes me, in a matter of focusing it does not affect me at all, neither benefits me nor affects me

When I'm playing online I try do another thing between hands to reduce the mental fatigue. But most of times i'm not listening music.

I used to play poker and listen to music, but then I realized that it distracted me from the game and did not allow me to concentrate. So I prefer playing poker in silence.

Music helps when playing poker it relaxes a person but doesn't work for everyone

I love music everywhere I use it!

Sometimes i can use it for sure. But on other days i need to focus all myself on the game.

I like to play music while playing online. It just makes me more patient listening to music than when I am not.

Music is always in a nice touch maybe a movie. if I was to choose music it would be in between led Zeppelin Frank Zappa Jimi Hendrix or course my band of choice manowar

I even use it only that sometimes in some decisions or quotes I can't use music as a good thing and it ends up as a noise that deconcentrates me. I don't think that hearing anything at least for me to hear all the time is good. sometimes total silence makes us hear the great noise of a good decision or game wisdom that is on your mind, just waiting to be heard

I never play music while playing poker because it is a distraction, huge distraction for me. I understand other people feel differently, but to me it is a no-no

always playing some good tune in the background
keeps me relaxed , means better game

I like playing with music.
But the strange thing is, when the music is on, it's like my game isn't working.
So I think for me it's a bit distracting.

Of course, if I listen to music, I think it is to activate and not sleep in the poker sessions hahaha, I listen to more reggaeton and pop, the top songs that sound more ..

Hi.
Usually, I always have the radio on. So in most cases I play poker for music.
Good luck.

On the contrary, extraneous sounds distract me. Even if someone tells me something, then it's hard to concentrate.

Music can wake my mind up, so if I need i 'll listen some of my favourite tracks.

I am listening to music basically all the time

Yes, good music is an excellent companion while playing poker! It is also a kind of shield to help focus to the game!

Hello.
I do not listen to music while playing. Music distracts me and impedes concentration. I prefer silence.

I never use music when I play poker. because it keeps me from concentrating and making the right decisions. I prefer to launch a movie or a documentary in the background. it's more soothing especially on parts that last 4 or 5 hours.

I listen to music while poker when i have a mood

Hi mate.I only play online and don´t tend to listen music during my poker sessions..But it depends on my mood.

Online sometimes yes as it helps me to relax. Live i never listen to music or use my phone as i need to monitor other players.

Нет, я не слушаю музыку, потому что она отвлекает от игры.

Originally Posted by Newzooozooo

Hi.
Usually, I always have the radio on. So in most cases I play poker for music.
Good luck.

Radio is a good idea. My radio broke down years ago and was forgotten. Thank you for reminding me.

I usually only listen to music when I am tired, otherwise I rather focus on the action.

While playing, I listen to workout music and electronic music, rap, rock on YouTube.

In general, everything depends on the mood. Sometimes I listen to music, sometimes I watch TV, sometimes I even read. I think a player's concentration depends primarily on his desire to win, not on whether he listens to music or not.

I usually dont listen to music when i playing on poker

Not for me. I prefer to focus on the action and listen for tells.

I don't usually listen to a lot of music while playing games!

I think you can do what you like, I listen to music, watch movies

I like it very much to listen to music while playing online poker. What I don't like to do is doing another tasks that may affect my focus on the table(s).