The song’s name came about due to a brave music printer who took the liberty of changing the title to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The rest, of course, is history. And the rocket’s red glare ...

First and most obvious, the Star Spangled Banner is a song composed with a fairly extensive vocal range. When performed in the key of ‘B flat’, the melodic range of the song is from a ‘B ...

Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner ... sheet music, would have become more bibulous than musically decorous. The English satirical artist James Gillray’s 1801 ...

When they are asked to sing "The Star Spangled Banner," "suddenly they're presented with a song with an enormous melody," he explained. "They feel overwhelmed by the piece and they're intimidated ...

Still, “The Star-Spangled Banner” continued to gain in popularity over the decades and was backed by John Philip Sousa, who knew a thing or two about rousing music. It was officially made the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The original, handwritten manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the flag that inspired the song’s lyrics will be displayed together at the Smithsonian in ...

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is a song that can make her nervous. Performing with a familiar band or crowd and staying true to herself helps quell any jitters, she said.

Still, “The Star-Spangled Banner” continued to gain in popularity over the decades and was backed by John Philip Sousa, who knew a thing or two about rousing music. It was officially made the ...

Although “The Star-Spangled Banner” and all of its verses were immediately famous, Key’s overt racism prevented it from becoming the national anthem while he was alive, Morley wrote.