The Blog Category Is Expanding:
I’ve expanded the blog category to include “General Singing Posts” in addition to the vocal intonation posts.
Tuning Up:
Are you frustrated with online sources that claim to help you with singing in tune?
Search online and you will find that most websites focus on tuning up using distance drills. In other words, they have the vocalists practice melodic intervals. OR they have the vocalists perform solfege (Do, Re, Mi, etc.).
However, none of this will help you harmonize in tune. I can help.
Based on over 30 years research, the blogs provide the information you need to hear how properly tuned chords should sound. This happens through the use of harmonic sound models.
Specifically, harmonic sound models use specially tuned guitars, synths, and online song tracks to demonstrate how properly tuned chords should sound. Click here for the Intonation Flight Simulator.
Hearing how the harmonies should sound is half the battle. Furthermore, this half of the battle contains information very few musicians know how to teach.
That is, hardly any musicians know how to express how they sing (or play) in tune, much less know how to convey the concepts to someone else. Until now.
Harmonic sound models are important. Nevertheless, both melodic and harmonic sound models are necessary for complete ear training.
Flexible pitch instrumentalists also benefit from the special ear training.
The cornerstone category article:
The cornerstone category article is longer, more technical, and has information on the science behind vocal intonation.
Informational posts:
Posts that explore retuned guitars and keyboards to use as harmonic sound models:
For those people who are not comfortable retuning instruments, these posts have sing-along sound examples:
Vowels posts:
General Singing posts:
The previous topic lists will be updated periodically. See the post grid below for the full list and full descriptions with featured images.
– Geoffrey Keith
© 2021 Geoffrey Keith
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Your performance isn’t just about hitting your notes. It’s also about performing with precision: so that your vowels are powerful and resonant, and your consonants are clean and crisp. This in turn will impact your ability to add emotion to your performance. Keep reading “How to Sing Powerful Vowels and Consonants” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you need to know how to accurately sing consonants? Do you want people to be able to understand your song lyrics as you sing? Diction is the study of how to accurately sing lyrics. Vowels are critical for your tone and your tuning. However, you need to also pay attention to your consonants, or no one will understand what you’re singing. Keep reading “Learn the Secret of How to Sing Consonants” to find out what they are and how to sing them. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.
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Do you need help singing diphthongs? Do you need to know what the word diphthong even means? This term makes it sound as if you’re insulting someone, but it actually describes a very important class of vowel sounds. Keep reading “An Easy How to Guide for Singing Diphthongs in English” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you need help singing words with sustained “R” sounds? Did you know that “R” is actually a vowel? However, it’s very closed, so you need special techniques when producing R-controlled vowels. Keep reading “How to Sing R-Controlled Vowels in English” to have a guide to how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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Do you want to know what voice type you are? All the voice types discussed in this post are from the pool of male singers used in chorus, opera, musical theatre, and pop music. Some of these male vocalists can sing very high, while others can sing very low. However, it’s the quality of his voice that makes a male singer one voice type versus another. Keep reading “What’s the Key Difference Between Countertenor, Baritone, etc?” to learn what makes a singer a countertenor, tenor, baritone, or bass and how to tell them apart. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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“What makes a barbershop quartet a special a cappella group?” There are a number of stylistic elements that contribute to this music’s special, distinctive sound. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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“What’s the difference between an alto and a true contralto?” While they may seem to be superficially similar, they have their own individual ranges and vocal tone qualities. Keep reading to find out what’re the key differences between contralto and alto voice. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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“What’s the key difference between soprano and mezzo?” Though superficially these two voice types seem very similar. You only need to take a closer look to notice the key differences between singers like Celine Dion and Taylor Swift. Keep reading to learn how this affects singers like you. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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“I’m confused about these stupid vocal ranges.” It’s critical for singers and composers alike to be familiar with singer classifications. I can help. Keep reading to learn more – including vocal range charts. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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“What’s the basic difference between falsetto and chest voice?” Head, chest, and falsetto all have very different tone qualities. It’s important for singers to be able to master singing with all three vocal tones. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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