The human voice can add something special to music that other instruments simply can not do. Listen to some classical music examples that will explain why the human voice is so unique.

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: The Flight of the Bumblebee — Singer Bobby McFerrin teams up with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Do you think McFerrin sounds more like a bumblebee or more like a cello?

LISTEN — Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: The Flight of the Bumblebee

The King’s Singers: Horizons — The human voice is a great instrument for storytelling and can help paint a picture through words.

LISTEN — The King’s Singers: Horizons

Eriks Esenvalds: Only in Sleep — When multiple people sing together, such as in ensembles or choirs, it can help elicit emotions.

LISTEN — Eriks Esenvalds: Only in Sleep

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