I have heard that baroque music is the best for improving memory; particularly Bach and Vivaldi. Does it also work in association with SuperMemo?
The claim that any particular kind of music is best for memory is unlikely to be true. Indeed, music can have powerful impact on our emotions and, consequently, on remembering. It has been found that it is similar in effects to caffeine. However, a study that measures impact of a particular kind of music on recall in a group of people can be compared to trying to find the optimum size of a shoe for an average citizen. Depending on the musical education of an individual, the same kind of music may bring a variety of emotion from relaxation, through agitation to aggression. While Four Seasons may have a positive impact on the mind of majority of the population, the best bet would be that everyone should stick with the music he or she likes. Be it punk or funk. The truth is that all that is good for the mind and health is good for remembering.
