Nothing can replace hard work. For students who are already giving their all, however, there’s not much as exciting as a tool that can make them more efficient at studying, test-taking and writing papers.
Binaural beats are sound recordings that expose the ears to separate sound frequencies, creating the perception of a third frequency. These admittedly strange sounding tunes aren’t for easy listening; instead, they have a specific effect on the brain that may even help students get better grades.
How Binaural Beats Work
Binaural beats are created using two sounds with slightly different frequencies. When the two sounds reach their destination in the inferior colliculus, the part of the brain that interprets sound, the difference in frequencies causes the listener to hear a beat that doesn’t exist. More importantly, these combined frequencies appear to have a very specific effect on cognition, and they may have the power to improve memory, concentration, sleep and mood.
Does Science Support Binaural Beats?
Using sound frequencies to get better grades admittedly sounds a little strange, but this claim has solid research to back it up. In 2016, researchers compared working memory by having study participants listen to 15hz binaural beats while others listened to pure tones, classical music and binaural beats of different frequencies. Their study showed that the specific frequency of 15hz was linked to better accuracy while performing a memory task.
Additionally, a 2019 research review published in Psychological Research determined that listening to binaural beats before and after a task could improve focus and attention during that task.
How to Use Binaural Beats
You may need to experiment a little to find the right recordings for you, but many are available for download. You’ll need to listen to them through headphones, so you can control which frequency each ear hears. Try to dedicate 15-30 minutes each day, and do it somewhere quiet. Individuals with seizure disorders or taking psychotropic medications should talk to their doctor before giving binaural beats a try.
With all of the time and effort you’ve put into your school so far, you deserve any tools and tricks that could simplify your life. Binaural beats could push you a little closer to the goals you’re working so hard to achieve.
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