28 Aug
2006
28 Aug
'06
12:01 a.m.
On 8/28/06, tim hall <tech(a)glastonburymusic.org.uk> wrote:
On Thursday 24 August 2006 03:36, Loki Davison was
like:
No one has told me I can't sing and i do it at all possible
opportunities. I sing while walking, cooking, working and of course
playing guitar. Singing leasons sound like a bit of a commitment
though... and quite scary ;) I wouldn't mind to try and work on
scales/etc by myself for a bit first... Just got solfege working so i
guess i'll give it a go.
I might have to add something to one of the linux audio wiki's or a
music wiki in general about how to acquire basic musical skills. ;)
Any of the AU lad's know where to get music books like the ones Michal
suggested? Easiest to get them from the amazon or can i get it
locally?
Loki
I'm keen on learning to sing in my now
extensive spare time. Anyone
now of any good books or sites aimed at beginner singers?
AFA singing goes. I would actually recommend doing over reading. Get a
singing
teacher, find one who does Jazz/Blues/Folk style singing rather than
classical. Find some people to sing with - joining a local singing group or
choir if one exists is by far the fastest way to gain confidence.
Learning some basic breathing exercises can be useful, by all means play
with
solfege, why not? Relax everything, the only effort you put in should be
from
the diaphragm. Find out your range - are you a bass, tenor or somewhere in
between? Sing stuff that is actually in your range, this is important.
Sing at every available opportunity and you will be a singer. Who told you
you
couldn't sing anyway?
--
cheers,
tim hall