Anis Rehman. Music is a powerful art form. While it may get more credit for inspiring people to dance, it also offers a simple way to improve sleep hygiene , improving your ability to fall asleep quickly and feel more rested. Music can aid sleep by helping you feel relaxed and at ease. Parents know from experience that lullabies and gentle rhythms can help babies to fall asleep. Science supports this common observation, showing that children of all ages, from premature infants to elementary school children , sleep better after listening to soothing melodies. People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to calming music. In one study, adults who listened to 45 minutes of music before going to sleep reported having better sleep quality beginning on the very first night.

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Classical music can be a powerful tool for relieving everyday stress, helping you sleep and supporting your mental health. We think these are the best pieces of classical music to make your day more relaxing. Our weekday Smooth Classics presenter Margherita Taylor says: "Anything by Einaudi transports me to another world, where I can dream to my heart's content. As with all of Bach's music, you can listen to each line of the music as a melody of its own. For a moment of musical meditation put this piece on at night, close your eyes and follow the notes of the bass line — and marvel at its beautiful melody. The moment the piano finally comes in after the orchestra in the second movement is one of the most moving in all of classical music with its sensation of utter relief. It's almost impossible to hear them and not feel relaxed afterwards. Piano music rules at home; sometimes nothing else will do whilst pondering over a crossword. The French impressionist composer was a master of pianistic colour, gentle melody and subtlety. There's a wonderful hint of jazzy harmony in there too.
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Account Options Sign in. Top charts. New releases. Add to Wishlist. Relaxing music is ideal for fatigue, stress, insomnia and sore nerves. It works great when you study, sleep, meditate, read, yoga and stay in the spa. It also works for children and babies.