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Technically and philosophically speaking, where do we really draw a line weather a person is singing or talking?
In our final demonstration, speech is made to be heard as song, and this is achieved without transforming the sounds in any way, or by adding any musical context, but simply by repeating a phrase several times over. The demonstration is based on a sentence at the beginning of the CD Musical Illusions and Paradoxes. When you listen to this sentence in the usual way, it appears to be spoken normally - as indeed it is. However, when you play the phrase that is embedded in it: 'sometimes behave so strangely' over and over again, a curious thing happens. At some point, instead of appearing to be spoken, the words appear to be sung, rather as in the figure below
The main difference between singing and talking is the use of pitch and melody. Singing involves the use of different pitches and melodies to create a musical sound, whereas talking typically uses a limited range of pitches and does not have a melodic structure.
Singing and talking both involve the use of the vocal cords and air passing through the larynx. However, when singing, the vocal cords are more tightly stretched and vibrate at a faster rate, producing a different quality of sound compared to talking.
Yes, anyone can learn to sing if they can talk. Singing is a skill that can be developed with practice and training, just like any other skill. However, some people may have a natural aptitude for singing which can make it easier for them to learn.
The brain processes singing and talking differently because they activate different areas in the brain. Singing involves the use of the right hemisphere of the brain, which is responsible for creativity and emotion, while talking primarily involves the left hemisphere, which is responsible for language and logic.
Yes, there are physical differences between the vocal cords when singing and talking. When singing, the vocal cords are longer and thinner, allowing for a wider range of pitches and producing a clearer sound. When talking, the vocal cords are shorter and thicker, resulting in a more limited range of pitches and a more conversational tone.