Aug 01
Well by the time you start reading this 2nd part you guys should be ‘purring’ freely in the vocal region to carry on with more basic vocal technique. Continue reading »
Archive for the ‘Ear Training’ Category
Jul 16
Putting some conscious thought time into the detail of your melody writing can give them a twist or a sound that you might not come to just by ear. Of course, the ear is still king, but there are several ways to examine a melodic line.
The approach I’m outlining today is counterpoint. Counterpoint is simply the movement of two or more melodic lines together. The lines should stand on their own, that is, they will sound good and make some sense played separately. And while counterpoint lines do create harmony, that is incidental to the independent lines. They way the lines interact should be seen as the creation of tension and release.
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Jul 07
It is certain that every chord combination has tones that distinguish it from others and give it its personality. I am going to review a very simple way to add a little bit extra boost to the chords you might already know. Continue reading »
Jul 07
‘You sound like a strangled cat!’
‘But Sir!’ replied Johnnie ‘That’s the way I normally sing…….’
‘Not in my school choir-not ever!’ replied the school master. Continue reading »
May 12
Conducting is one of the most important tools you can acquire to assist you in rhythmic transcription. In this article I’ll explain why this is, and how to use this skill. Continue reading »
Apr 16
Want to improve your ears? It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re a singer, Solfege can improve your aural ability and make you an all around better musician. Continue reading »