| Everyone needs some calm music from time to time. | | | | Jazz Compositions |
| Combined with relaxing activities such as sleep, a | | | | A lot of people think of jazz as calm music. This is |
| warm bath or sunset viewing, musical sounds can | | | | even if this broad genre encompasses such upbeat |
| definitely take away the knots on your nerves. If | | | | forms as ragtime. Jazz is usually used to refer to the |
| you're on the lookout for great sounds to use on | | | | African-American genre that came into existence in |
| your chill out time, there are six kinds that are highly | | | | the late 19th century. Jazz is actually very difficult to |
| recommended. | | | | define but some regard it as being more than a |
| Nature Sounds | | | | genre. It is also a musical approach punctuated by |
| The sounds of water gushing, birds twittering and | | | | such elements as swing notes, blue notes and |
| wind blowing incorporated into musical compositions | | | | improvisation. These generally help produce a variety |
| are popularly used for relaxation because they | | | | of emotions that lead to enjoyment and relaxation. |
| promote peaceful mental images. Listening to them | | | | Tribal Beats |
| transports listeners to actual nature scenes or | | | | Conventional tribal music is often punctuated by |
| locations. In some cases though, natural tunes that | | | | repetitive beats. These are usually produced using |
| carry the sounds of rain or thunder can be used | | | | such instruments as drums or bamboo. Depending on |
| primarily not to create images but to block out | | | | the country of origin, some are infused with metallic |
| unwelcome sounds such as the humming of the | | | | brass sounds. The repetitive nature of these sounds |
| refrigerator at night. In any case, they can still | | | | can help produce a regular internal rhythm that can |
| generally be considered calming music. | | | | help remove stress and anxiety. |
| Instrumental Tunes | | | | Classical Compositions |
| Any composition without vocals is considered | | | | This is a broad term that encompasses European |
| instrumental. It is however the slow beat type that is | | | | compositions that belong roughly to the 18th and |
| considered more ideal for relaxation. Traditional | | | | early 19th centuries. Most people generally recognize |
| instruments like the flute, piano, guitar or harp are | | | | Mozart, Bach and Beethoven as master composers |
| the most common elements in soothing instrumental | | | | belonging to this period. Not all classical compositions |
| tracks. These instruments are preferred because | | | | carry sustained slow beats but a lot of people |
| they have natural qualities that are capable of | | | | consider them relaxing. One major reason for this is |
| producing gentle tones. | | | | because these compositions hail from a perceived era |
| Ambient Electronica | | | | of artistic refinement and taste. |
| The very first ambient compositions were intended | | | | Tracks of calming music can do you a lot of good |
| primarily for background use rather than serving as | | | | especially if you have to deal with a lot of daily |
| the main focus of attention. Today, this musical form | | | | stress and anxiety. Keep in mind though that what |
| is simply generally used to create a relaxing ambience. | | | | can truly be relaxing and soothing for you depends |
| In some circles, this musical form is called chill out | | | | on your specific preference. These six musical types |
| sounds. Newly infused electronic elements produce | | | | are good points to start your search for soothing |
| syncopated, gentle beats. | | | | sounds. |