When you think of sleep music you are probably thinking of those kiosks at Target that allow you to push a button to play the sounds of the jungle or the beach.
Actual sleeping music is very different than that and is designed to improve how you sleep, not just to help you fall asleep.
This article will give you some insight on how sleep music works and how you should use it.
Music for sleeping is scientifically designed to work with your brain to help you get a better nights sleep.
There are two different types of music, one is designed by scientists to manipulate your brain waves, and the other is more musical and moves you into deep relaxation to improve sleep.
Both types work very well.
The music is usually droning-type sounds that make your brain feel good.
The musical type is usually chanting or slow organ that is extremely relaxing.
From my own experience, the best way to use sleeping music is with an MP3 player and a player, rather than headphones.
I find that the headphones can be a bit irritating while I'm trying to doze off, and a quality MP3 speaker setup will fill the room with music and make it feel like a blanket of sound on top of me.
For the volume, I find a level that I can hear it clearly and then turn it down a notch or two from there.
This makes for the perfect level as I'm getting close to being asleep.
Sleep music can be purchased at most record stores and online.
I've found great choices for free in the podcast section of iTunes, along with great meditations for before bedtime.