For some, the sensation feels like fireworks exploding out of their brain into the night sky. For others, there’s a kind of buzz — electricity or vibration. Goosebumps cover their whole body. "A bit ...

The doctoral dissertation by Analía Capponi-Savolainen explores the singing experiences of 6–7-year-old first-grade children in a culturally diverse school in Finland's capital region. The ...

From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits. It's that time of year when the air starts to tinkle with angelic voices – or ring with the ...

How well can you sing Happy Birthday? And if the answer is 'not very well', then don't feel too bad. "It's quite a challenging task to sing perfectly accurately, especially given the octave jump in ...

Whether it’s Barbra Streisand’s goosebump-raising 19-second note in “A Piece of the Sky,” or Bill Withers’ iconic 18-second one in “Lovely Day,” the ability to hold a note requires a singer to ...

Can anybody become a singer? It’s a question that’s been debated by many, probably since the first time someone tried to carry a tune. Weighing the value of learned skill versus innate ability is ...

Have you ever sung at the stunning high notes hit by vocal powerhouses like Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande? Those incredible sounds are known as whistle notes and are not just for the pros. With the ...