Do you have a routine to get a good night's sleep? Some people go to bed without any routine, but depending on their personal taste, others might have a nightly routine before going to bed. Things like drinking warm tea, taking a hot shower, lighting scented candles, or listening to music. If you enjoy listening to music before bed, what genre of music do you listen to? It's good to listen to exciting music such as hip-hop, pop songs, ballads, and dance, but listening to classical music before bed will also help you get a good night’s sleep. Shin Won-chul, a neurologist at Kyunghee University Hospital at Gangdong, said, “Just as a child falls asleep listening to their mother's heart when he or she is hugged, listening to monotonous and rhythmic music stabilizes his or her sympathetic nerves and makes him or her sleep well." Also, classical music has no lyrics, so you can listen to it comfortably. Let's find some classical music that is good to listen to before you go to sleep with CAH!
Mozart: 12 Variations on <Oh! Shall I Tell You, Mama (Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman)>
"Do-do-sol-sol-la-la-sol-fa-fa-mi-mi-re-re-do." Can you hear this song just by reading the notes? It is the melody of <ABC Song> or the children's song <Twinkle Twinkle Little Star>. Mozart was on a concert tour in Paris in 1778, and he listened to a French folk song <Oh! Shall I Tell You, Mama (Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman)>, and he made 12 variations based on the melody of this song in the same year. The melody of <Oh! Shall I Tell You, Mama> was attached to <Twinkle Twinkle Little Star> in the English children’s poem, and it became known to us as <Little Star Variations>. Mozart's <Little Star Variations> has a very soft and cheerful melody. If you listen to the beautiful melody, you will fall asleep easily.
Erik Satie
<Je Te Veux>
<Je Te Veux> is a song written in 1903 for Suzanne Valadon, Eric Satie’s first and only love. Eric Satie loved Susan Baladong so much that he proposed to her, but he was rejected. Instead of getting married, they lived together for six months and broke up entirely. Suzanne moved to a different area, leaving Satie's side. Since he broke up with Suzanne, Satie never met another woman. Eric Sati and Suzanne's love meets a sad ending. However, the simple melody consisting of a short staccato makes the mood of the song bright and cheerful. When you want to lighten your mind before going to bed, you can listen to this song.
<Gymnopédie No.1>
Eric Satie composed <Gymnopédie> No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 in 1888. <Gymnopédie> is a piano solo song with a soft waltz melody. Among them, <Gymnopédie No.1> was widely known to the modern public as it was used as advertising music for Simmons beds. In addition, the music was used in various advertisements such as Hyundai Card and Dunkin' Donuts, so you have likely heard this song at least once. This music features a slightly calmer melody than the previously introduced <Je Te Veux.> Listening to music makes you feel dreamy as if you are walking in a foggy forest. If you can't fall asleep easily because of worries, try listening to this song. Its soft melody will calm you down.
Pachelbel: <Canon>
Johann Pachelbel's <Canon> is familiar music to most of us. George Winston arranged Pachelbel's Canon, which was released in 1964. George Winston released <Canon Variation> in 1982, which made Canon more widely known to the public. In particular, the introduction of Canon Variations is often sampled both domestic and abroad. <Canon Variation> was sampled at the beginning of Korean singer Akdong Musician's song <Last Goodbye>, and the music was also used in American singer Sweetbox's song <Life Is Cool>. <Canon Variation> was also used in the song <Bad Things> released by Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello. <Canon> is loved by many singers and is often used as background music for various TV programs. Being loved by the public means that the music’s melody is attractive. As the <Canon> is low-pitched, it will create a quiet mood before going to bed. Also, the familiar <Canon> melody will make your mind more comfortable.
Chopin
<Nocturne Op.9 No.2>
<Nocturne Op.9 No.2> was released by Chopin in 1832 and is highly praised among Chopin's masterpieces. It was composed by Chopin at about the age of 20. When you listen to a solo piano song, you can hear the harmony of the left hand and the soft melody of the right hand very clearly. It has also been arranged as a violin concerto, so you can enjoy both the piano and violin versions. This song is also frequently used as background music in various places such as banks, department stores, and bookstores. <Nocturne Op.9 No.2> is a piece of music suitable for a romantic night. If you listen to it when you feel better than usual, you can appreciate the music more emotionally.
<Raindrop Prelude>
Another Chopin song we recommend is <Raindrop Prelude>. This song is the nickname for the 15th song of <24 prelude, Op. 28> composed by Chopin between 1838 and 1839. Chopin wrote the song thinking of his beloved woman suffering in the rain. The repeated accompaniment of the left hand in the song is reminiscent of raindrops falling. The <Raindrop Prelude> has a low range and is gloomy. However, it is a good song to listen to at night because it is quiet. Why don't you go to bed listening to <Raindrop Prelude> on a rainy night?
Going to sleep with classical music as a lullaby will help you sleep soundly. Mozart, Eric Satie, Pachelbel, and Chopin's music are good to listen to before going to bed. The familiar melody to your ears will help you fall asleep more easily. If you've been sleeping listening to a genre other than classical music, why don't you take this opportunity to go to bed while listening to classical music? Classic music will make you fall into a deep sleep.