
The Music We Hear…Under Water
Sound in water and sound in air are both waves that move similarly and can be characterized the same way. Sound waves can travel through any substance, including gases (such as air), liquids (such as water), and solids (such as the seafloor). In fact, sound cannot exist if it doesn’t have something to travel through! For example, sound cannot travel through outer space because it is a vacuum that contains nothing to carry sound. Something else that’s interesting in the differ

How Aging Changes the Senses
As we age, our senses (hearing, vision, taste, smell, touch) change, becoming less sharp, and this can make it harder for us to notice certain details. Sensory changes can affect our lifestyle, making it more difficult communicating, enjoying activities, and staying involved with people. In some cases, sensory changes can lead to isolation. Our senses receive information from our surroundings. This information can be in the form of sound, light, smells, tastes, and touch. Se

That Annoying “Popping” in Your Ears
Ever flown across the friendly skies and had that feeling your ears were filled up and ready to pop any minute? Ear popping is caused by pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum. Air pressure in the middle ear usually is the same as air pressure outside the body. Most people are familiar and can cope with the pressure changes (relieved by ear popping) that occur when you fly, travel to high altitudes, or dive underwater. In most cases, swallowing or

Yoga for your Ears? Now That “Sounds” Fun!
Ear Training Exercises help you hone your listening skills for music and develop a well-tuned musical ear. Expert musicians have always used special methods to help them recognize and identify fundamental musical elements (like intervals, chords, chord progressions, etc.) and to help their ability to be able to sing, play and anticipate music more naturally. Whether you get your ear training exercises from traditional methods like books or classroom teaching, use special aura