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?

One of the cool things about music is how artists can create songs that evoke feelings—and happiness is a common theme. Whether it's a song about sparking joy, looking forward to brighter days, or ...

In his research, Bonshor found that combining a major key, 7th chords, a 137 BPM, a strong beat, four beats in every bar and a structure of verese-chorus-verse-chorus is the best way to compose a ...

It’s been a good while since pure joy has won as big as it did today on the Hot 100, with Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” finally landing atop the chart. As noted earlier, Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t… By ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

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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 ...