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By Sara, December 14, 2011 8:34 am

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'»

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By Sara, December 3, 2011 5:27 am

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'»