The voice is a natural musical instrument. In fact, it is the easiest musical instrument, and the most emotional.
Almost everyone can sing. Those who claim they can’t sing have not tried singing. I have friends who say they can’t sing, but when persuaded to join a senior choir which sings familiar songs, they discovered with joy that they too can sing.
Like any muscle in the body, the more you use your vocal chords, the better and more supple they become. Your voice tone sounds purer. Of course, not everyone can sing like Elvis Presley, or Josh Groban, or Celine Dion, but you can sing! Just ask any karaoke singer.
Choral singing is just a more sophisticated way of calling choir singing. This is singing in a group, which is frequently about 20-50 persons.
Choral singing can be more interesting, in that instead of everyone singing the melody, singing can be in parts,
-high female voices of soprano,
-lower female voices of alto,
-high male voices of tenor,
– low male bass notes.
Even if the choir does not sing in 4 parts, it can make the song more interesting if you just sing a few notes or a few phrases in a higher or lower note which blends with the melody.
Singing releases endorphins, the ‘runner’s high’ hormone. Taking deep breaths during singing increases oxygen in the blood, akin to aerobic exercise, and is a natural stress reducer.
Choral singing gives the opportunity for its members to socialise, which often includes our favourite pastime of eating.
The combination of singing and socializing is good for your physical, mental and social health.
Some choirs also travel to perform, and such trips further enhance social connectivity and social health.