It is surely well known that in the past some work activities were accompanied by music, often generated (e.g sung) by the workers. In some cases this has led to some "folk" music which will probably be lost unless it is recorded, or written down, as the work activities become either unncessary or taken over by machines.
Anyone who has had work done on their homes will probably have experienced workmen coming along with battered radios, and having a form of continuous music (usually pop of some kind *** but see bottom of this post) while they work.
Some people don't want to listen to music while they work, and I have found that for complex mental work it can be very distracting.
However, for more menial tasks, listening to music might help to keep the momentum going, and also possibly increase the work rate (if that's important) without unduly stressing the workers. Some tasks, such as painting perhaps need a calmer approach, and work rate pressure might be best avoided, so more relaxing music might be more appropriate.
There could be problems with music if several workers are involved as some may like what they hear, and others may not, which could lead to discord. Some people seem to actually like the most recent loud heavy rock/pop music, which i personally detest with a vengeance, so don't put me in a work team with anyone who likes that!
Fortunately for the most part I don't work, but sometimes I do have fairly menial tasks to perform.
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*** A few years ago a discussion about workmen and their music elicited a comment from one woman. "Thank goodness those workmen finished. I couldn't stand their music". Turns out they had been listening to CFM (perhaps some round here would agree with her ...) but after they'd gone she was able to return to her preferred pop music.
Anyone who has had work done on their homes will probably have experienced workmen coming along with battered radios, and having a form of continuous music (usually pop of some kind *** but see bottom of this post) while they work.
Some people don't want to listen to music while they work, and I have found that for complex mental work it can be very distracting.
However, for more menial tasks, listening to music might help to keep the momentum going, and also possibly increase the work rate (if that's important) without unduly stressing the workers. Some tasks, such as painting perhaps need a calmer approach, and work rate pressure might be best avoided, so more relaxing music might be more appropriate.
There could be problems with music if several workers are involved as some may like what they hear, and others may not, which could lead to discord. Some people seem to actually like the most recent loud heavy rock/pop music, which i personally detest with a vengeance, so don't put me in a work team with anyone who likes that!
Fortunately for the most part I don't work, but sometimes I do have fairly menial tasks to perform.
Comments?
*** A few years ago a discussion about workmen and their music elicited a comment from one woman. "Thank goodness those workmen finished. I couldn't stand their music". Turns out they had been listening to CFM (perhaps some round here would agree with her ...) but after they'd gone she was able to return to her preferred pop music.
Let's face it, FF, no-one has musical taste as good as one's own.
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