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 sing the lyrics to “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel?” In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) the complete lyrics, 2) a video, and 3) an easy-to-read shape note score with a sing along song track. Keep reading “Celebrate Christmas with O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
“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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Do you want to learn to sing “Angels We Have Heard on High?” In this article, you’ll get the essentials: 1) a video of the song “Angels We Have Heard on High,” 2) the “Angels We Have Heard on High” words, and 3) an easy-to-read shape note score with a sing along song track. Keep reading to celebrate with Christmas music! Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
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Do you have perfect pitch or wish you did? Why do certain musicians have this astonishing talent, and others don’t? And is perfect pitch singing really a musical superpower? Keep reading “Perfect Pitch: Discover the Truth [Plus Absolute Pitch Test]” to learn the secret that nobody talks about. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.
Do you want to know the words to Joy to the World? Would you like to learn how to sing or play it? In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) all the words to the song, 2) two videos (one for the song itself and one for easy piano), and 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along song track. Keep reading Joy to the World – A Heavenly Song of Celebration to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Do you want to know the meaning of the word choir? In this post, you’ll learn how a choir works, including video and soundtrack examples of choir and chorus music. Keep reading “Choir Meaning & Examples with Videos, Pictures, & Soundtracks” to learn more. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Do you want to be able to sing with an a cappella group while having both great tone and tuning? An a cappella group is an ensemble that performs without instrumental accompaniment. This allows your group to lock in the harmonies, which helps achieve the distinctive vocal blend you find in this style. How do you do this? Through ear training and physical skills instruction. Keep reading “Where Do I Start if I Want to Be Able to Sing A Cappella?” to learn the essential skills you’ll need. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
Do you want to sing Deck the Halls? In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) a video of Deck the Halls, 2) the full lyrics, and 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along song track. Keep reading “Deck the Halls – A Jubilant Christmas Carol” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Do you want to be able to sing better? Do you need some singing vocal exercises? It doesn’t matter if you want to do opera singing, backing vocals, choir singing, or just want to work on your singing voice. The sing along song tracks will help you improve. Keep reading to learn how they work. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Do you want to know the words to the spectacular US Star Spangled Banner? Would you like to learn how to sing or play it? In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) all four verses for The Star Spangled Banner song lyrics, 2) a video of Whitney Houston’s version of the song, and 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along song track. Keep reading to learn the American national anthem lyrics and music. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.