BEST TUNES TO RELAX DURING PARTIALS

Being a student is not usually easy. It involves a lot of stress that can mess up your self-trust and your results sometimes. Trust me, as it comes from an IB student who also experiences this amount of pressure and stress regularly. Such stress is the hardest to deal with when a particularly hard exam approaches, exams like the partials that are coming during this period. So, to help those people who are audible and fond of sounds and music to relax a bit of this stress burden and study with ease, today The POV Magazine presents to you the 8 best relaxing tunes to listen to during partials:

1. "Weightless" by Marconi Union:
This ambient piece was specifically designed, in collaboration with sound therapists, to induce a sense of calm. It carefully arranges harmonies, rhythms, and frequencies to reduce stress levels, so it is quite the ideal choice for relaxation during intense study sessions.

2. "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy:
The famous piano piece that means "moonlight" in French, this tune is part of Debussy's Suite Bergamasque and has a dreamy, reflective melody that captures the essence of a moonlit night. Great evoking feelings of peace and introspection!

3. "Gymnopédie No. 1" by Erik Satie:
Erik Satie composed the many Gymnopédies to depart from tradition in harmony and structures of his time. This first Gymnopédie, with its simple, yet moving melody and gentle rhythm, creates an atmosphere of serenity and stillness. Want to be focused on studying? The first Gymnopédie is a nice choice.

4. "Spiegel im Spiegel" by Arvo Pärt:
Those who know German will know this title means "mirror in the mirror”. This minimalist composition by Pärt is characterized by its repetitive, meditative motifs. The gradual unfolding of notes makes it sound out of time and provokes an inner reflection, so it can enter you in a state of deep relaxation.

5. "Comptine d'un autre été: L'après-midi" by Yann Tiersen:
If you remember the film "Amélie", you will surely remember this delicate piano piece by Tiersen. It captures the charm of childhood memories, a melancholic yet enchanting melody invites you to journey into a world of nostalgia and imagination, making you escape from the exam thoughts.

6. "Morning Mood" from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Edvard Grieg:
"Morning Mood" is perhaps one of the most recognizable classical pieces, and it can be thought of as the tranquility of dawn breaking over a peaceful landscape. Its uplifting melody and gentle orchestration evoke a sense of renewal and optimism, really recommended as a day-starter during these days.

7. "Reverie" by Claude Debussy:
Another masterpiece by Debussy, "Reverie" transports listeners into the wonderful land of dreams with its ethereal harmonies and subtle shifts in dynamics creating an atmosphere of unchecked beauty, where you can wander to forget about stress for a while.


8. "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven:
Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," is well-known for its romantic melody and expressive depth. Another piece inspired by moonlit nights, conveys a sense of introspection and emotional resonance, offering inspiration during moments of introspection or intense concentration.