According to a Canadian study, about 98.5% of people can be taught how to sing. The 1,5% that can't sing suffer from congenital amusia, where they have difficulty differentiating between different pitches, tones, or rhythms.
If at first, a person sings a note incorrectly, most can quickly notice it and correct themselves. Researchers found it is not how much you practice, but how quickly you can identify and correct your error.

Most people can learn to sing

There is a considerable difference between singing in the shower or community choir and singing professionally. Singing training and practise is about creating vocal freedom where singing seems to come without effort. Most singers need years of practice to develop that kind of freedom.

How singing works

Singing involves muscle control and coordination. These muscles need to be trained to be flexible and strong. A person needs to control the air pressure in their lungs and use their abdominal muscles to push air through the trachea to meet the vocal folds. A good singer will match imagination, self-expression and creativity with vocal health, posture and alignment.

Physical skill and control

If you want to try singing, the chances are that you can be taught to sing. Find a singing teacher who loves singing and teaching and also performs regularly. Singing increases breathing control and lung capacity. It can improve heart health, increase your mood and reduce pain. It may also boost your immunity and can be good for the brain.

Health benefits of singing

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Can anyone learn to sing? For most of us, the answer is yes

On your phone create a playlist and name it positve songs. Fill this play list with all the songs that make you the most happy in life and gives you the most positive memories. These songs could be songs you havent heard in a long time or even new songs you enjoy. Everytime you have a stressful day go home and sit and listen to at least 5 songs from your playlist. Close your eyes and breath and focus on the song, the beat the lyrics. Do this everytime you start to feel stressed. Once you listened to a song go through some of the lyrics that you feel made you most happy and keep them saved.

Positive Songs

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"Humans seem to be programmed to think of ambivalent feelings at the same time. That is the driving force behind human beings: to be the warrant of all things and to control other worlds."

"If you want to love others, I think you should love yourself first."

"Those who want to look more youthful should live life with a young heart."

"Your presence can give happiness. I hope you remember that."

"Life is tough, and things don't always work out well, but we should be brave and go on with our lives."

"Emotions are so different in every situation and every moment, so I think to agonize every moment is what life is."

"The music helped me sympathize with our young generation and also empathize with them. I'd like to create and write more music that represents them."

"Even when this rain stops, when clouds go away, I stand here, just the same."

"Go on your path, even if you live for a day.”

"Once your heart is moved, it will develop to something better and positive."

"Don't be trapped in someone else's dream."

"Purple is the last color of the rainbow. Purple means I will trust and love you for a long time."

"Effort makes you. You will regret someday if you don’t do your best now. Don’t think it’s too late but keep working on it. It takes time, but there’s nothing that gets worse due to practicing. So practice. You may get depressed, but it’s evidence that you are doing good."

"Living without passion is like being dead."

Here are some of the best bts quotes from all seven members of the K-pop band. 

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BTS Quotes That Will Make You Love the Bangtan Boys So Much 

Your brain interprets the two tones as a beat of its own. The two tones align with your brain waves to produce a beat with a different frequency. This frequency is the "difference" in hertz (Hz) between the frequencies of the two tones. For example, if you are listening to a 440 Hz tone with your left ear and a 444 Hz tone with your right ear, you would be hearing a 4 Hz tone.

Your Brain and Binaural Beats

When you listen to binaural beats, your brain activity matches the frequency set by the frequency of the beat. This is called the frequency-following effect. This means you can use binaural beats to entrain your mind to reach a certain mental state.

The frequency-following effect. 

There are five different brain waves:Delta: 1-4 Hz. Delta is the lowest frequency state, and it’s linked to:<ul><li>Deep sleep</li><li>Healing and pain relief</li><li>Anti-aging: cortisol reduction/DHEA increase</li><li>Access to the unconscious mind‌ </li></ul>

Types of brain waves

Theta: 4-8 Hz. Theta binaural beats benefits include:<ul><li>Meditation</li><li>Deep relaxation</li><li>Creativity</li></ul>

Theta

Alpha: 8-14 Hz. When you are in an alpha state of mind, your brain is focused and productive. Alpha brain waves help you to:<ul><li>Relax and focus</li><li>Reduce Stress</li><li>Maintain positive thinking</li><li>Increase your learning capabilities</li><li>Easily engage in activities and the environment because you are in a state of flow</li></ul>

Alpha

Beta: 14-30 Hz. Beta is a higher frequency brainwave and helps in:<ul><li>Keeping your attention focused</li><li>Analytical thinking and solving problems</li><li>Stimulating energy and action</li><li>High-level cognition</li></ul>

Beta

Gamma: 30-100 Hz. With a higher frequency than beta, these brain waves help in:<ul><li>Increased cognitive enhancement</li><li>Attention to detail, helping in memory recall</li><li>A different way of thinking, which is a sign of creativity</li></ul>

Gamma

Benefits of binaural beats include:<ul><li>Increased creativity and cognitive enhancement</li><li>Reduced <a href="https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/causes-anxiety" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anxiety </a>and improved mood</li><li>Helping you enter a meditative state</li><li>Helping to improve focus, attention, and memory retention</li></ul>Note note note!There is a lack of clinical research for binaural beats. So talk to your doctor before trying to use binaural beats for any health reasons.&nbsp;

Benefits of Binaural Beats

As many binaural beats are freely available, the reactions to the beats vary from one individual to another. Individuals need to experiment with different binary beats to find ones that suit them. The effectiveness of binaural beats depends on the listener. Some people will find the beats effective. Others might find them irritating and unproductive.

A note however

Find out what binaural beats are, their benefits, and their side effects.

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What Are Binaural Beats?

Eminem has reportedly set a new Guinness World Record for having the most words in a hit song. According to Billboard, the record was clinched by "Rap God," Eminem's rapid-fire hit which is said to have a whopping 1,560 words squeezed into just over 6 minutes.

What song has the most words in it?

Eminem's 'Rap God' Sets Guinness World Record For Most Words In A Song

In his lifetime (65 years), Bach composed an incredible 1128 pieces of music.&nbsp;There are a further 23 works which were lost or unfinished.&nbsp;His best-known compositions include:<ul><li>The Well-Tempered Clavier, </li><li>Toccata and Fugue in D minor, </li><li>Air on the G String, </li><li>Goldberg Variations, </li><li>Brandenburg Concertos and many more.</li></ul>

How many pieces did Bach write in his lifetime?

From his compositions and children to the pronunciation of his name, here’s everything you need to know about the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Bach: Compositions, children, biography and more facts about the great composer

Do you listen to music while you study, or do you prefer total silence? The jury is out on which is better since everyone is different; however, several research studies are proving that listening to the right kind of music can put your mind into study mode.Here are some of the benefits of tuning in to the right tunes:<ul><li>Relaxes the mind</li><li>Increases concentration</li><li>Lessens distractions</li><li>Improves focus</li><li>Improves performance in high-pressure situations, such as mid-terms and finals week</li></ul>

Benefits of studying to music

So here are some suggested genres and examples of each that may help put your brain in the right frame of mind. Take a listen.<ol><li>Classical music—Mind-boosting effect helps with mathematics</li><li>Sounds of nature—Keeps your brain engaged by increasing concentration</li><li>Songs without lyrics—Great choice when reading and writing</li><li>Brian Eno’s Music for Airports—Chill-out electronic music for serious studying and deep concentration</li></ol>

Best genres to study

Research revealed brain function decreases when you listen to music and sounds you don’t enjoy, making it difficult to focus and concentrate. So, be sure to choose music and sounds that make you happy.
<ul>
<li>Create your playlist in advance so you’re not fumbling to find a new song every few minutes.</li>
<li>Keep your playlist to around 40-50 minutes—this is a great reminder to take a study break when it’s over. Plus, it helps you plan your study sessions to meet your concentration level.</li>
<li>Avoid listening to the radio as commercials can be distracting.</li>
<li>Listen to music at a moderate level volume.</li>
</ul>

Keeping all the above points in mind, I have composed my own study music catering to the needs of students.You can check it out by clicking the link below:<a href="https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/V6GRo">Listen to WINTER STUDY BEATS by syedprincy on #SoundCloud</a>Happy productive listening!🎶

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How cool is it that music can be just what you need to get through the books easier while making your studying more productive?

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Best Music to Listen to while Studying and their Benefits - Vaughn College

Depending on who you ask and from which generation the word ‘rap’ will take on different meanings.<ul><li>Today rap means saying rhymes to the beat of music making it one of the four major elements within hip hop culture. Because the other elements (deejaying, breakdancing and graffiti) aren’t as widespread, the words Hip Hop and Rap have been used interchangeably over the years.</li><li>The word rap wasn’t always used to describe this activity. The act of rhyming to the beat of music was initially called emceeing. The term rap first became associated with Hip Hop around 1979.</li></ul>

Meaning Of The Term 'Rap'

The first song that associated rap with hip-hop music was called King Tim III [Personality Jock] by the Brooklyn based Fatback Band, which is considered Hip Hop’s first record.Opening lyrics: You just clap your hands then you stomp your feet/'Cause you're listenin' to the sound of the sure shot beat/ I'm the K-I-N-G the T-I-M/ King Tim III, and I am him/ Just me, Fatback, and the crew/ We doin' it all just for you/ We're strong as an ox and tall as a tree/ We can rock you so viciously/ We throw the highs in your eyes, the bass in your face/ We're the funk machines that rock the human race.

King Tim III: The First Rap Song (March, 1979)

The second song that associated the term Rap with Hip Hop was the song ‘Rapper’s Delight‘ by Sugar Hill Gang.Whereas “King Tim III” failed to cross over from any R&B activity into the mainstream, never cracking the Billboard Top 40, “Rapper’s Delight” became a worldwide smash.Opening lyrics: I said-a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie/ To the hip hip hop-a you don't stop the rock/ It to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie/ To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat/ Now what you hear is not a test: I'm rappin' to the beat/And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet.

Platinum Seller ‘Rapper’s Delight‘ (1979)

In the late 50's early 60's, people in the black americam communities used to play a variety of rhyme word games:<ul><li>The Dozens: totally destroy somebody else with words, by insulting each other until one gives up (and dissing their mothers)</li><li>The Signifying: dissing your opponent or make them feel good; you had to know how to skillfully put words together so you could accurately express your feelings.</li></ul>The winner was determined by crowd reaction. But this was rapping just the same, rapping by another name.

The Grandparents of Rap: Rhyme Games

With respect to hip hop, it was characterized by one’s ability to syncopated to a beat. Ideally, an emcee rapped from the heart. His rhymes were spontaneous, not memorized or read aloud from a written document.Ideally a rap is a group of rhymes that are thrown together so everything has meaning. It reflects the here and now and ideally the lifestyle of the one rapping. Ultimately and historically an artist rapped for no one but himself. His rap was a call for attention to himself..

The Art Of Rappin'

A Definition Of The Term Rap

According to the Oxford American Dictionary, second edition, the word, bored "is a feeling of being weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in their current activity." Another definition of "bored" is that it is a "feeling" of having nothing to do. The reason that the word "feeling" in the last sentence is in quotes is that boredom is subjective an in the conscious experience of the individual person. In other words, if two people attend a lecture and one of them is bored and falls asleep but the other one is fascinated it means that they each have a different reaction.

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<ol><li>Learn a new language </li><li>Curiosity in art </li><li>Take a walk </li><li>Listen music </li><li>Maintain a diary </li></ol>

Ways to cope up from boredom -

In a globalized world where mobility is facilitated, learning a new language is wonderful . Not only does it help when travelling. It is also a great advantage for studying and for career prospect abroad. Acquring a ﻿second Language enables us to develop mental abilities to all ages. It may sound boring for some but it has got many benefits like -<ol><li>Boosting of brain power</li><li>Improvement in memory</li><li>Sharpening of mind</li><li>Improvement in ability to multi task</li><li>Increses networking skills </li><li>Provides more career options</li></ol>

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Educators tell us that art encourages fine motor skills , neutral development and problem solving activities and that can be used effectively to teach and understand other key subjects like reading, writing , math, and science . Therapists tell us that art is valuable because it allows us to process the world , To deal with scary emotions in a safe way.It's not important to be a pro to create an artwork. There are influencers on social media who can inspire you to create an easy one.So next time when you feel bored, you can have fun with colours.

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When you're bored, A long and lonely walk is highly recommended. Not only it is going to help you to cope up from boredom. It has got some other benefits too.some of them are here as follows - <ol><li>Refreshment of mind</li><li>Extension of life</li><li>Burning of calories</li><li>Boosting of immune system</li></ol>

Take a walk 

We all love to listen songs, There's hardly anyone who doesn't. Recent research show that listening music improves our mental health being and boosts physical health in many surprising and astonishing ways.If we take music lesson or two , That music training can help you raise your IQ and even keep us sharp at old age. Next time when you feel bored and depressed, Plug headphones, listen songs and groove on it's beats.

Listen music 

It's suggested that whenever we feel depressed, we should share our feelings with our close ones. Sometimes we aren't able to share it with them as we find it difficult to explain your complicated feelings with them And then the thought that is depressing isn't shared with others . This all leads to depression.Insted of sharing it with a person why not maintaining a diary. It is going to help you with overcoming boredom. Whenever you feel bored, just open your diary and note down your future goals or read your funny and happy memories.

Maintain a diary 

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A strong mental wellbeing is closely aligned with optimistic and positive feelings.The bright musical tones and lyrics will change or elevate your mood and empower you for the day ahead.Up-tempo, fast-paced music gets your brain and body moving, making you amped up and motivated to enjoy what’s ahead.In fact, researchers have claimed classical and ambient music have the best mood-boosting benefits, while metal and hard electronic music were considered to have the opposite effect.

Elevate your mood and motivation

Whether playing in the background or you’re giving it your full attention, certain genres of music have the innate ability to reduce stress.Soft, ambient music provides calming stimulation for the mind. In this case, best avoid loud rock or metal to moderate your stress.If you’re looking to wash away some stress, search for playlists that contain a lot of ambient and quiet music.

Reduce stress

Trying to stay focussed and concentrate on an activity—whether that be studying, working or cleaning—can be difficult for some.Certain types of music are known to boost focus, so it’s important to know which music is right for improving focus.We recommend listening to instrumental, classical or ambient music.

Improve focus

Playing music is a simple way of promoting relaxation as it releases tension in your muscles, carrying away any stress or anxiety.When your muscles are loose, so is your mind.Listening to music as you drift off to sleep is also an effective way of relaxing and reducing stress as it can help slow your breathing and calm your mind.

Help relaxation

Understanding how music affects your emotions goes a long way to help ease anxious and depressive thoughts.Music Therapy has become a popular form of treating anxiety and depression.It’s an exercise in listening and composing therapeutic music to promote physical and mental rehabilitation.In fact, a recent study by Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson of <a href="https://themindlab.co.uk/">Mindlab International</a> has shown instrumental, classical or ambient music can help reduce anxiety by up to 65%.

Reduce anxiety and depression

Music is a powerful thing. Aside from its entertainment value, listening to music is known to have incredible positive effects to our brain. More specifically, music can change the way we act, feel and think. So, how does this factor into managing our mental health?

5 positive effects music has on your mental health

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