The archive contains posts about learning to sing.
“If you can talk, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance.”
So, is it just opening your mouth and making sound?
Well… yes and no.
Anyone who can make sound can produce a melody. Even infants make pre-melodic sounds. However, have you ever wished to be better at it?
With coaching, you can make your melodies stronger. With coaching, you can to train yourself to sing in tune.
In the posts in the Singing in Tune and Shape Notes and Solfege blog categories, you will learn how to:
The Singing in Tune blog category focuses on harmonizing in tune. Based on cutting edge intonation research, Success Music Studio has created specially tuned sing-along songs. The sound files help foster a cappella level vocal tuning.
Alternately, Shape Notes and Solfege works on sight reading and melodic tuning. As the title of the category implies, we use shape notes combined with solfege (Do, Re, Mi) for sight reading. At the same time, solfege creates a sound model for tuning up melodies when used with the sing-along songs.
We will explore phrasing music, vocal tone, and intelligible text in either or both of the blog categories.
Have fun!
© 2021 Geoffrey Keith
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Do you want to enjoy the bold song “Battle Hymn of the Republic?” In this article, you’ll get three essentials: 1) a video of the song, 2) the complete words to the song, and 3) free easy-to-read lead sheet style sheet music using shape notes, including a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading 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 want to enjoy the elegant hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing?” In this article, you’ll get these three essentials: 1) a sing along video of the hymn, 2) the complete hymn lyrics, and 3) free easy-to-read lead sheet style sheet music using shape notes, including a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 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 want to enjoy the heavenly hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus?” In this post, you’ll get three essentials: 1) a sing along video of the song featuring Alan Jackson, 2) the complete lyrics to the hymn, and 3) easy-to-read free sheet music using shape notes including a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you want to enjoy the popular song “Oh My Darling Clementine?” In this post, you’ll get these three essentials: 1) a sing along song video, 2) the words to the song, and 3) an easy-to-read shape note score with a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 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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Do you want to sing the charming song “London Bridge Is Falling Down?” In this article, you’ll get these essentials: 1) a sing along video of “London Bridge Is Falling Down,” 2) a lead sheet version of the lyrics, 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. 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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