Why can some people sing well?
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Answer: They can hear when they're off key and control their voice
They are born with a special singing nerve — Wrong. There is no such thing as a 'singing nerve.' Everyone has basically the same vocal anatomy, so good singing does not come from a special nerve you either have or don't.
They can hear when they're off key and control their voice ✓ — Correct! Good singing rests on two trained abilities: hearing accurately whether you are on pitch, and coordinating the muscles that control your vocal cords, breath, throat and resonance. Both can be learned, and tone deafness affects only about 4% of people, so most people can learn to sing with practice.
Only people with natural talent can ever sing well — Wrong. Research shows most people can learn to sing competently with proper training. A good ear and musical memory help, but singing is mainly a learned motor skill, and even professional singers train for years. Believing in talent alone discourages people from developing skills most could acquire with practice.