Practicing while listening to music

[percy_layer]

Just curious to see who listens to music while practicing and if so, what do you listen to?
I was thinking about what type of music is good for practice and what would be bad. I had Celine Dion on my mp3 today and felt i had a good pace going with regards my routine and my swing. Normally i would listen to whatever comes on but might be more careful next time.

 

[bobmac]

You would't go far wrong with some Strauss walzes

 

[percy_layer]

You would't go far wrong with some Strauss walzes

Would be good for my golf but would hate it, sometimes practice to a metronome which helps my golf but gives me a headache too......

Think i'll spend the next few sessions in the company of Celine........

 

[stevek1969]

David Guetta or Trance

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Tried it once but I like feedback when I practice and that includes hearing the contact and you can't do that listening to music so it's a no from me

 

[Simbo]

i use my ipod sometimes when practising, dance music for me

 

[Swinger]

I always have my head phones in on the practise ground. Think its a great way to keep your brain interested in whats happening and put some extra enjoyment into the session.

I listen to pretty much everything music wise from slow to fast and from soft to heavy. Have slowly been learning Chinese and also sometimes listen to lectures also.

Thumbs up from me and would suggest that you don't worry about what your listening to so long as you find it interesting or enjoy it.

 

[RGDave]

Tried it once but I like feedback when I practice and that includes hearing the contact and you can't do that listening to music so it's a no from me

I'm pleased about this.

As part of my teaching degree, I looked at some information on working to music. There are some things which can be done to music, but anything that requires hearing or even seeing (since some of your brain gets "left" listening to the music) is compromised by inadvertently listening to external sounds.
In short, some studies revealed if you are working at your normal level with headphones on, you've actually learned (tricked your brain) to not listen at all, therefore, there's no point.


Sorry to break the bad news.

 

[Swinger]

In short, some studies .

Well I'm convinced.

Not too sure you need to listen to a golf shot tbh.

I agree that the brain isn't soley focused on the golf ball or shot but if your down the practise ground for 2 - 4 hours is that such a bad thing?

I enjoy it.

 

[clubchamp07]

If I play a few holes on my own I would have my radio on my phone on. Just local radio station depending what time of day it is. If I'm on the practice putting green I will have head-phones in. Takes my mind off some bad shots. As for listening to club hitting ball, sometimes u can hit a good one without a nice noise.

Everyone to their own........

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I use the tour tempo cd (not these exact tunes). THe idea is to start at the sound of the first beat and not before and then start the downswing after the second note, making contact on the third. Not as easy as it sounds but great for getting a repeating tempo and has helped my swing slow down considerably.

The 27/9 is the slowest and is what my pro started me on http://www.tourtempo.com/mp3s/tracks2.html It was a real struggle to slow it down that much

I've found that the 24/8 is actually pretty spot on for me and not as exaggerated as the 27/9 http://www.tourtempo.com/mp3s/tracks2.html

I anyone fancies giving it a go I have a CD I'm happy to burn if they drop me a PM. I have done it for a few on here before and they seemed to like it

 

[richart]

Music on any part of the golf course should be banned.

 

[bobmac]

Music on any part of the golf course should be banned.

Can't I even whistle?

 

[richart]

Music on any part of the golf course should be banned.

Can't I even whistle?

Not if you don't want to be attacked by the dogs on the course !

 

[Robobum]

Tried it once but I like feedback when I practice and that includes hearing the contact and you can't do that listening to music so it's a no from me

Christ man, how loud do you have your Ipod!!??

I'd be more worried about my ears bleeding than quality of practice.

 

[percy_layer]

Tried it once but I like feedback when I practice and that includes hearing the contact and you can't do that listening to music so it's a no from me

I'm pleased about this.

As part of my teaching degree, I looked at some information on working to music. There are some things which can be done to music, but anything that requires hearing or even seeing (since some of your brain gets "left" listening to the music) is compromised by inadvertently listening to external sounds.
In short, some studies revealed if you are working at your normal level with headphones on, you've actually learned (tricked your brain) to not listen at all, therefore, there's no point.


Sorry to break the bad news.

It's ok, i use Mizuno blades so don't need to hear the strike to know if it's a good shot ot not. Practicing without music would bore me to tears in minutes. I listened to music when studying all through my academic education and did ok.
I think each to their own, music is an important part of my life and need it when i'm driving, practicing, reading......

I'll look into what you said as it may prove useful in the future

 

[AuburnWarrior]

NEVER, ever practice to Firestarter!!!

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

I will listen to anything but it has to be on max volume

 

[SyR]

I think it's best to keep my brain busy with music, otherwise it will start to try and 'fix' my swing. The more distractions for it, The less doubt enters my game.

 

[Losttheplot]

What's practising???