Musical Streams for High Focus

Summary

The webpage offers a curated list of 15 music and album selections specifically chosen to aid in high concentration work, with a focus on instrumental and nature-infused sounds suitable for individuals with ADHD.

Abstract

The article titled "Musical Streams for High Focus" presents a selection of music designed to enhance concentration, particularly beneficial for those with ADHD. The author, Christina M. Ward, shares personal insights into how certain types of music, such as ambient, instrumental, and nature sounds, help create a serene mental environment conducive to deep work. The list includes a variety of genres, from pan flute music to shamanic drums, all intended to minimize distractions and open up the mind. The selections are available on platforms like Amazon Music and YouTube, with direct links provided for immediate listening. The author invites readers to explore these musical choices and welcomes suggestions for similar playlists, emphasizing the transformative power of music in improving focus and productivity.

Opinions

The author believes that music without lyrics, singing, or harsh sounds is more effective for concentration.
Nature sounds or a sense of connectedness to nature is considered a plus for focus-enhancing music.
Longer playtimes and music that evokes a feeling of floating or openness are preferred for sustained concentration.
The author has a preference for music with an indigenous or tribal element and prefers fluid sounds over clear melodies to avoid distraction.
The author finds that this type of music helps break the stress connections and aids in focusing on work, even with the challenges of ADHD.
The author expresses a particular fondness for tongue drum, acoustic guitar, and pan flute playlists, and encourages readers to share their own recommendations.
Two personal favorites of the author are Japanese Flute and Ocean Waves by Joe Baker, the latter being so beloved that it is sometimes played all day.

15 Curated Song & Album Selections to Stream for High Focus Work

Today, I have the dribbling brook music, the soothing pan flute ambiance, the swish of ocean waves…it’s like a meditation myriad of sounds in my room. I do this because some types of sound resonate with my soul and make me calmer — WHILE opening up my mind for steady and high concentration, a feat not easily done with my ADHD brain skipping beats to its own ramshackle drums.

My brain needs help.

And I’ve discovered some types of music and sound really work for me. Today, I’m sharing 15 of my favorites. I have Amazon Music so I usually tell Alexa to play one of these for me. I’ve included Amazon Music links and where possible, the YouTube links for you to easily play it right here for a sample.

Happy listening!

What Makes for a Good High Concentration Music?

No words!

No singing!

No harsh or sharp sounds.

Nature sounds mixed in are a plus or a feeling of connectedness to nature.

Longer playtimes are a plus.

A sense of floating or openness helps to open the mind and relax the shoulders and body. A transcendental feel, perhaps.

I kind of like an indigenous or tribal kick sometimes.

I prefer no clear melody (because my brain will try to pick apart the patterns and that is distracting) but something more fluid.

I find this kind of music frees me from stress connections and helps me focus on the work before me. Yes, even with ADHD and a high propensity for pacing the floor when nervous, these types of music set me free to work on my writing and editing.

I welcome you to check out any of my top 15 on this list and save this post for future reference. If you have suggestions for me (especially for really good tongue drum, acoustic guitar, or pan flute playlists, I welcome you to leave a link in the comments.)

And for my very favorite, it’s a tie. I really cannot choose between these two:

Alexa….play Japanese Flute!

This one is a one hour loop and you can subscribe for a longer version. It’s an Alexa app.

Alexa…play Ocean Waves! OK…Playing Ocean Waves by Joe Baker.

Sometimes I play this one ALL DAY. but I’d love to find a version this nice with some gull sounds in the background.

Thanks for reading. I hope you’ve discovered some new music on this list that helps to open your mind to do your best work. Have a wonderful day.

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Christina M. Ward is a professional freelance blogger — writing on CBD, health, wellness, & beauty for 3 international companies and ghostwriting for several others. She’s been a freelancer for 2 1/2 years and generates a full-time income from her writing work. Follow her writing newsletter or join her poetry community newsletter for more on how you can live your dream of writing for a living. If she can do it — so can you!

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Musical Streams for High Focus

Do you need some music to help you concentrate on your work? Open your mind’s potential with this curated list

15 Curated Song & Album Selections to Stream for High Focus Work

What Makes for a Good High Concentration Music?

15. RUSSLAND ERINNERUNGEN James Last

14. Across an Ocean of Dreams by 2002

13. Finding the Flow — Sounds of the Native American Flute by Native American Flute

12. Amongst Friends by Deep Sleep Music Experience

11. Rain Meditations: Relaxing Music & Rain Sounds — Beautiful Piano Music, Background Music, Sleep Music • You & Me

10. Japanese Zen Music

9. Relaxing Beach — Pan Flute Music and Nature

8. Beautiful Relaxing Music, Peaceful Soothing Instrumental Music , “Azores Islands” by Tim Janis

7. Relaxing Background Guitar Music — meditate, focus, study, think

6. Ambient Study Music To Concentrate — 4 Hours of Music for Studying, Concentration and Memory

5. SHAMANIC DRUMS + DEEP TRANCE HUMMING MEDITATION ❯ Shamanic Meditation Music for Stress Relief

4. Focus Music with Binaural Beats, Tongue Drum Music for Concentration

3. Celtic Forest: Peaceful Music, Relaxing Music, Celtic Instrumental Music “Celtic Forest” by Tim Janis

2. Meditation Station on Amazon Music

And for my very favorite, it’s a tie. I really cannot choose between these two: