There are many ways to enjoy acapella music, for instance, arranging the songs. If you want to do more than listen and have a creative approach, with a little help I will be able to walk you through the process of arranging acapella music.
1. Think about who you are writing for. The best way to achieve the perfect sound is to stay within your singer’s range, and when writing for soloist, do not give them the impossible, expecting their best performance. Stay true to what can be expected from your group. If possible sing in your own tone, if you are able to make it work, the singer should not have an issue. Continue reading 'Arranging Acapella Group Music'»
Remember Boyz II Men’s mainstream and billboard hit success, “Its So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday?” Ever wonder where they got the idea to harmonize their voices instead of using instruments? I have gathered some background on the makings of the great a capella music movement, hopefully giving you an idea of how this has inspired so many artists and musicians alike.
The history of a capella began a long time ago in churches where music accompaniment was not allowed – the loose translation is “in the style of the church.” Continue reading 'From Church to Mainstream: A Brief History of Acapella'»
So you have found yourself at the local bar where they just started a karaoke night. All your friends have signed up for a fun anthem to belt out over the sound system, and you find yourself trying to muster up the courage and the voice just to ask where the song book is. You no longer have to fear singing in front of all those admiring peers. I have collaborated a list of tips that is bound to help you in your karaoke song conquests.
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My name’s Sara (I’m not the woman in the header!) and this is my site devoted to my favorite thing: singing! As you can see by the number of exclamation points this early on, I’m excited.
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