From the two-part harmony of Simon and Garfunkel, the multi-dimensional tapestry of a classical or gospel choir, to the experimental vocal arrangements of pop rock songs like Bohemian Rhapsody or Africa by Toto, singing a note that complements another note is like 1 + 1 = 11! Let’s talk about the power of Harmony. The power of harmony… Human voices… Read More » about Singing and Creating Harmony
Ear Training
Sing In Tune, Whatever Your “Style”
I just read a post at the Lowry Agency blog by artist Sass Jordan titled “Developing Your Own Style”. It’s a good post; however I have one issue with it. She mentions an artist who jokingly quips “I can’t sing in tune. It’s my style!” I beg to differ. No matter what your style, you… Read More » about Sing In Tune, Whatever Your “Style”
Tone deaf? Try Target Practice
Someone asked me this week if I had any suggestions for training people who are considered “tone deaf”. First we need to agree on a definition of what “tone deaf” is. I like this one from Webster’s Dictionary– “…relatively insensitive to differences in musical pitch.” Other names for chronic pitch problems are: “being pitchy”,… Read More » about Tone deaf? Try Target Practice