Curiosities of music

Music is inspiration, magic, beauty. It is present, in one way or another, in the lives of all people. Its origin is unknown, but it has been inferred that The first melodies were made using the body itself as a percussion instrument and reeling off the rhythms out loud.

It is believed that music was born simultaneously with language. Initially, instruments such as bones and stone were used to produce sounds. Later, drums appeared, made with natural materials, such as the shell of a coconut. Later, string instruments emerged and, finally, wind instruments.

Music is present in all societies on the planet and in all times.. Traditional songs were transmitted from generation to generation through orality. Only until the 10th century did Guido D’Arezzo shape a system for writing music. The staff was later designed by Ugolino de Forlí. Thanks to this, music was able to transcend time. Let’s see other curiosities about music.

Music can help reduce stress and improve mood.

Some curious facts about music

It is not easy to decide who was the greatest composer of all time. However, For most connoisseurs, it would be Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He is classified as such because he took the instruments of his time to their maximum expression. His technique marked a before and after. It is believed that all music after this genius has some of his influence.

What is the most difficult instrument to play? Many may think of the piano, but that is not the case. The one that requires the most talent is the violin, since a lot of precision is needed both in the handling of the bow and in the position of the fingers so that the sounds are harmonious. A slight failure in any of these elements generates a screeching and unpleasant sound. The opposite happens with the ukulele: music hardly comes out of it.

Another curious music fact comes from the famous singer Tina Turner. At Gloucestershire Airport (England), they use their songs to scare away birds. Apparently, it has a very powerful effect in scaring away crows and seagulls, in particular. Airport employees don’t know why this happens, but it works.

Music and the body

Science has discovered that music provides great benefits to the entire body. To start, It has been proven to influence blood pressure. There is evidence that the heart adapts its beats to the rhythm of the music being heard. Depending on the type, it accelerates or relaxes.

On the other hand, there is evidence that music improves physical performance. In particular, rock and pop make the body increase sporting abilities. However, you have to be careful because it is also known that if you listen to it at very high volumes, it causes thirst.

As if all this were not enough, the data indicates that Music also has a very positive effect on brain health. It stimulates many brain areas associated with movement, memory and mood. The result of this is stress relief, stimulation of reasoning, improved memory and higher quality sleep.

The popular music

The oldest known popular song dates back three millennia.. It is estimated that it was written 3,400 years ago in what is now the Middle East. In reality, there are several songs and they are generically known as “Hurrian songs.” Of course, there is no sound archive, but after several years of study they were translated into the traditional staff. Today we can hear a version of that melody.

What is the song with the most performances in the world? There are several, but, without a doubt, the record goes Yesterdayby Paul McCartney. It has been sung by figures such as Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley, among others. In fact, in the Guinness Book of Records It is listed as the first, with more than 3,200 versions.

Regarding music in Spanish, the song with the most interpretations is Kiss Me a lotby the Mexican composer Consuelo Velázquez. It is estimated that there are more than 1000 different versions and it has been translated into 20 languages. Among its most notable performers are Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, Andrea Bocelli and several more.

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