Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world.

 

The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University, is said to be the largest such study ever undertaken.

 

It suggested classical music fans were shy, while heavy metal aficionados were gentle and at ease with themselves.

 

Professor North described the research as "significant" and "surprising".

 

He said: "We have always suspected a link between music taste and personality. This is the first time that we've been able to look at it in real detail. No-one has ever done this on this scale before."

 

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Prof North said the research could have many uses in marketing, adding: "If you know a person's music preference you can tell what kind of person they are, who to sell to.

 

"There are obvious implications for the music industry who are are worried about declining CD sales.

 

"One of the most surprising things is the similarities between fans of classical music and heavy metal. They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing.

 

HAVE YOUR SAY Don't worry about what people think of you because of the music you listen to. Music is the best thing in the world Steve Harding, Wiltshire, UK

"The general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being suicidally depressed and of being a danger to themselves and society in general. But they are quite delicate things."

 

More than 36,000 people from all over the world were asked to rate 104 musical styles and also questioned about aspects of their personality.

 

The study is continuing and Prof North, who is head of the university's department of applied psychology, is still looking for participants to take part in a short online questionnaire.

 

MUSICAL STYLES VERSUS PERSONALITY TRAITS

 

BLUES High self-esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and at ease

 

JAZZ High self-esteem, creative, outgoing and at ease

 

CLASSICAL MUSIC High self-esteem, creative, introvert and at ease

 

RAP High self-esteem, outgoing

 

OPERA High self-esteem, creative, gentle

 

COUNTRY AND WESTERN Hardworking, outgoing

 

REGGAE High self-esteem, creative, not hardworking, outgoing, gentle and at ease

 

DANCE Creative, outgoing, not gentle

 

INDIE Low self-esteem, creative, not hard working, not gentle

 

BOLLYWOOD Creative, outgoing

 

ROCK/HEAVY METAL Low self-esteem, creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, at ease

 

CHART POP High self-esteem, not creative, hardworking, outgoing, gentle, not at ease

 

SOUL High self-esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle, at ease

 

Source: Heriot-Watt University

 

How rubbish

and i thought rick was a hard man :rolleyes:

I like Indie Blues.

 

So to that survey I am:

Low self-esteem, creative, not hard working, not gentle, High self-esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and at ease :lol:

i like indie so i am:

 

Low self-esteem, creative, not hard working, not gentle

 

seems about right apart from the "not gentle" bit :D

"REGGAE High self-esteem, creative, not hardworking, outgoing, gentle and at ease"

:confused::angry: Not true at all!!

lol indie and rock (basically the two biggest genre's) are the only one's with low self esteem. They're all such absurd stereotypes. Especially their sweep over classical music.

 

and high self esteem for the blues? it's almost oxymoronic lol.

One should note that this study was conducted on field mice, and is in no way intended to convey useful information pertinent to the great apes, including humans.:laugh3:

i'm into about 5 of the genre's listed. that must meen im schizo!!

 

what a load of crap!!!

Why would people with high self-esteem listen to the blues?

 

Is it high self-esteem or just smugness... "Hey, my life is so much better than that dudes!"?

According to this Im low self-esteem, creative, not hard working, not gentle. From all that Im creative. So no, not buying it.

We all knew this anyway.

 

And we all know that their personality-genre comparisons are shit :P

I have no clue what I am as I like several different genres, kind of ruins thier study really:laugh3:

The results of the survey is crap anyway

 

I hate it when so-called experts type to define me and my wild tastes in music.

 

This week I have mainly been listening to a bit of folk, a bit of world music, a bit of 80's classic, some reggae, some modern indie and now I'm listening to dance.

What a load of rubbish. Sure I'll agree that preferences may have something to do with personality, but they're shoving spectrums into little boxes that don't quite fit, and aren't nessesarily relevant.

Coming to think about it, I think I remember doing a survey like this a few months back. And with usual with me and surveys I fuck around :lol:

What about gypsy punk? :wacko:

means you're a wacko

and i thought rick was a hard man :rolleyes:

 

 

 

That survey is a load or rubbish,one cannot determine personality according to music taste..

Hmmm, I like many of those styles of music. I must have a split personality disorder.

 

OH NO!

 

Should I seek out professional assistance? I dont know what to do about this promblem...

 

 

 

 

 

 

:dozey:

Hahaha you will be fine..:laugh3: