“Music is the Medicine of the Mind” - Author Unknown

Music is something we all fall back onto whenever experiencing strong emotions, be it happiness, anxiety, hopelessness, or for some quick motivation. A good choice in music instantly soothes the soul and has also been proven as the perfect brain booster. Just like some well-chosen song tracks boost your mental agility, playing online rummy too helps build new skills and improve your overall performance. Rummy, too, is a mind game and playing a tough match while having some tracks running in the background acts as an excellent motivator. Want to know what songs make the perfect playlist for staying in high spirits throughout the game? Go through the list here, and select the ones that suit you the most.  

Stage 1: When Cards are Dealt
You are filled with anxiety when a new rummy game begins, wondering what cards you’ll get, how skilled your opponent will be, will ill you be able to bag a win, etc. These questions are imperative, and a little bit of nervousness, in the beginning, will keep you on your toes and wholly focussed on the game at hand. But if you’re feeling too nervous, listening to a couple of motivational songs can do the trick and help you focus back on the right thing. Let’s Get it Started by Black Eyed Peas, Game Team by G. Bread, Not Afraid by Eminem, Get ready to Fight (Baaghi), and You Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas are some of the best tracks that can get you pumped up and start the game on a high note.

Stage 2: While Making Melds
As the game progresses, all you would be thinking about is how to best arrange your cards into sets/sequences, what are the opponents’ game strategies, and how to beat them in the game. Even though your brain is completely occupied, at times you might feel the need for some extra motivation, especially when the opponent is a tough one. The best tracks to keep you going, in this case, are The Climb by Miley Cyrus, Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne, Firework by Katy Perry, Jame Raho (Taare Zameen Par), Lakshay title track, and Chhalla from the movie Uri. After listening to these songs, any doubts that you have will instantly turn into motivating factors, and you can continue playing with renewed enthusiasm.

Stage 3: When a Declare is Made
Whether an opponent declares the game first or you do it, the anxious feeling inside your gut is an all-time high. Even if you’ve declared first, holding your breath till the final winner is announced is a natural response. Arranging your cards into the best possible melds and clicking on the declare button requires a high level of confidence in your rummy skills. Even if you’re not the first to end the game, still being focussed and confident will help in reducing points with the right melds at this last stage of the game. The best song-tracks you can play at this stage to boost your confidence include In the End by Linkin Park, No Tiene La Culpa by Romeo Santos, Ruk Jaana Nahi from the Movie Imtihaan, or Ashaayein from the movie Iqbaal.

Stage 4: The End Result
After Stage 3, it’s a matter of seconds before you get the final scorecard. Winning and losing are both equally important in the game, both playing a vital role in helping you become a rummy pro. Regardless of that, different emotions will swirl through your mind in both circumstances. Winning the game calls for a celebration, and you can definitely dance to the tunes of Rock on, The Time of My Life (Black Eyed Peas), On Top of the World, Badal pe Paon Hain, Dhoom title track etc.

Losing the game, especially an important one, might feel disheartening. But it offers the perfect opportunity to introspect every move and your rummy skills and start working to become better. If songs can motivate you, the best tunes you can listen to are Stronger by Kanye West, Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty, We are the Champions by Queen, Apna Time Aayega from the movie Gully Boy, and Titanium by David Guetta.

Summing Up
Music is known to create a motivational background for all our activities, and in rummy, if you need an instant push, then playing the right tracks works best to get motivated. Rummy lovers most commonly recommend the different songs we’ve shared here, but you can add others to the list too. Just make sure that each track you select is perky with light pop tunes to amplify the energy waves in your brain and keep you motivated throughout the game.