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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“I have a hard time hitting my notes. Can I use the piano to learn singing?” That depends. For some things, the piano will be a real asset for learning to sing. However, for others, the piano creates more problems than it solves. Click to answer the question, “Can I learn singing on the piano?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Can I Learn Singing on the Piano? Read More »
Do you want to move your audience to tears as you perform? Do you need suggestions for how to interpret your songs? Interpretation is when you put your personal stamp on a song. Today’s interpretation tip can help you craft powerful performances. Click to answer the question, “What do people mean by the term interpretation in classical music?” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
What Do People Mean by the Term Interpretation in Classical Music? Part 2 Read More »
“How do I switch from singing shaped notes to standard notation?” Because they’re easy to read, shape notes will always be a good choice for struggling readers, and it makes a great introduction to solfege too. However, the limited shape note repertoire means that shape note singers may want to learn to read standard notation as well. Click to learn how to transition from shaped notes to standard notation. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
How Do I Switch from Singing Shaped Notes to Standard Notation – Part 1 Read More »
Why is it important to sing the dynamics for a piece of music? Dynamics play an important role in notated music, helping bring interest and variety to your songs. If you want help understanding how dynamic signs work, click to answer the question: “Why is it important to define the dynamics to sing a piece of music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Why is it Important to Define the Dynamics to Sing a Piece of Music? Read More »
Have you ever marveled at how some people can easily sing with a beautiful tone? Do you need help learning how to harmonize in tune? Good news! Vocal harmonizing can be learned, and the sing-along soundtracks will help. Click to find out how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Do You Need Help Learning How to Harmonize? Read More »
“What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Sharps, flats, and naturals (collectively called accidentals) grew out of a problem that needed to be fixed in the mediaeval music notation. The music theorists of the time slapped their fix onto the preexisting notation system, and that fix is still with us to this day. However, having confused generations of budding musicians, the results of the fix leave a lot to be desired. Click to answer the question, “What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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“What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Sharps, flats, and naturals (collectively called accidentals) grew out of a problem that needed to be fixed in the mediaeval music notation. The music theorists of the time slapped their fix onto the preexisting notation system, and that fix is still with us to this day. However, having confused generations of budding musicians, the results of the fix leave a lot to be desired. Click to answer the question, “What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Question, How Do I Get Better at Sight Singing? Read More »
Do you have a hard time singing in tune with the rest of the chorus when they sing loud? Have you ever wondered, “Can singers sing in tune even if they do not hear their voice?” Click to find out how to fix this problem. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Can Singers Sing in Tune Even if They Do Not Hear Their Voice? Read More »
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Is singing solfege actually helpful for learning to hear intervals by ear? Sort of. In some contexts, solfege can be useful for hearing how the intervals sound so you can sing in tune. In others, solfege won’t help at all. Click to answer the question, “Is singing solfege helpful for learning to hear intervals by ear?” Estimated reading time 4 minutes.
Is Singing Solfege Helpful for Learning to Hear Intervals by Ear? Read More »
Is there a difference in difficulty in singing specific vowels? Yes, some vowels will be easier to sing in tune, and others will be easier to sing with a strong tone. Click to understand why there is a difference in difficulty for singing specific vowels, and how to do something about it. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.
Is There a Difference in Difficulty for Singing Specific Vowels? Read More »