In his research, Bonshor found that combining a major key, 7th chords, a 137 BPM, a strong beat, four beats in every bar and ...

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A music researcher is revealing the songs most likely to make listeners feel happy -- and it all boils down to a simple formula. Getty Images/Westend61 Pick up on these good vibrations. A UK ...

Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

Ashley Monroe penned all of the songs on her 2013 Like a Rose album, but she admits that she has trouble writing sometimes -- specifically, happy songs. "It's so hard for me to write a positive song, ...

We’ve all fallen for it. You hear a breezy pop song or a killer pop-punk jam and before you know it, you’re taken in. Then you start to play it a couple more times while doing different things and ...

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Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...