Singing has been a form of art and expression for centuries. Whether it be an opera aria, ballad, or folk tune, the power of the human voice has been used to tell stories and evoke emotion. But what biological mechanisms lie under the effortless performance of a singer? Anatomy and Physiology of the Singing Voice…
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Sound! If you’re taking the time out of your day to even glance at this blog, you probably have something of an increased understanding and appreciation for this wonderful phenomenon that influences every aspect of our existence. But how does this transition of energy really work? What produces those pleasant sounds that bring a smile…
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When humans first started making music, we most likely didn’t think very mathematically about the sounds we were making. Instruments were probably made to play notes that sounded good together, and we created some pretty beautiful music even with that. Now, it has become obvious that the more understanding of how notes relate can help…
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For thousands of years, humans have been creating music that makes use of relationships between pitches. Called ‘harmony’, these groups of notes played simultaneously allow the human ear to perceive a new sound. In Western music, these relationships are easily understood by the human ear as well as quite simple to explain through scientific exploration.…
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Sounds are found in every aspect of human life, from birds chirping to the sound of cars honking. So how exactly can we hear and process the sounds that are occurring all around us? Interestingly enough, we don’t fully know yet. Scientists still haven’t found a very good explanation of the relationship between music and…
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Singing in front of an audience can be stressful at times, but singing in a group won’t hurt! Actually, it will boost your mood. Many studies have been done to prove that singing in a group promotes both physical and emotional health in numerous ways. First of all, singing is soothing. Allowing yourself a moment…
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Written by Gia Villegas Today, more and more people have begun to share the belief that humans come in all shapes, sizes, ages, religions, sexualities, and colors, and every single person is beautiful. Although this is amazing, it is crucial to know that this belief is still not shared by everyone and has not been…
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We can learn a lot about ourselves and the way we perceive our world by understanding how sound actually works. This starts with understanding what a wave actually is.
Significance Throughout history, people have developed and innovated many varieties of music as well as instruments. In the early stages people used instruments such as violins, pianos, and flute (not yet modernized). However, one of the most popular instruments today is a more modern string instrument designed to amplify vibrations through space. That is the…
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