Have you ever put on your favorite song when you were in a bad mood and instantly felt your energy shift? Music is a powerful tool that can affect your mood\u2014and it turns out the right music can also relax you so you can sleep more easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking to add a soundtrack to your bedtime routine<\/a>, then playing lo-fi music is trending as a way to actually help lull you into sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not convinced? We tapped professional musician, licensed therapist, and founder of Mind Noise<\/a>, Daniel Rinaldi, to learn the science behind lo-fi music for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term “lo-fi” is short for low fidelity\u2014aka “low quality.” Lo-fi music is a genre of music that’s “intentionally rough, unpolished, and has imperfect sound production elements,” explains Rinaldi. He says you can often find simple melodies, repetitive loops, and minimalistic arrangements in this genre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Lo-fi music has gained popularity as a soothing and atmospheric background for activities like studying, relaxing, or creating ambiance,” he adds. “This genre has recently gained more popularity as the digital age is in full effect.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term “lo-fi music” gained popularity in the 1950s<\/a>, when recording technology began to be available to mass markets. The low-quality of the equipment stuck in the recordings, and a natural distorted type of sound was present in the tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When the 1960s came around, bands like the Beach Boys began using lo-fi sounds in their recordings on purpose. The 1980s hip-hop rise saw even more of this purposeful sound recording, and its influence is still found in alt genres today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies<\/a> have shown that listening to lo-fi music can help relax both the mind and body to help usher in sleep. The repetitiveness in the sounds and laidback melodies and rhythms can help the body enter a more chill state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Lo-fi music has moderate tempo and a mellowness,” explains Rinaldi. “Slow music with a steady beat can help slow down the heart rate and induce a state of relaxation. Lo-fi music’s repetitiveness can help mask intrusive thoughts which can create a sense of calm.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, it creates a sort of meditative state<\/a> for the listener. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to try listening to lo-fi music for better sleep at home, Rinaldi recommends one of his favorite playlists<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is lo-fi music?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can lo-fi music help you relax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to listen to lo-fi music for better sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n