Types Of Notes- How They Are Used

     There are a variety of notes in music, such as quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and sixteenth notes. These notes help you determine how long you're going to sing. The quarter not get the quarter of the beat. So one fourth, 1/4. The half note gets half of the beat; 1/2. The 16th note gets a 16th of the beat; 1/16. And last but not least the whole notes gets the whole beat; 1/1. In a times signature (see other blog) the bottom half of it tells you the note that gets the beat and the top tells you how many. Think of it like this, you know that a quarter fraction looks like a one on the top half and a four on the bottom. Well if there's a three on top well that's three- one fourths. So in a measure, it shows you 4/4 time. That means the quarter note gets the beat and there's four beats per measure. 

Singing Tips- Sounding More Mature (Wide and Rounded)

     This is just one simple trick to make your vowels sound better when you sing. It can help you sound more mature and it comes out a lot cleaner. I strongly suggest using this.

Cover of Royals

     Hi guys! The song that I am singing is called Royals by Lorde. She is an amazing singer and I love what she does with her voice. This song has been stuck in my head all week so I couldn't help but make a cover. I really like the message of the song too. I hope you enjoy this!

Time Signatures (Beats and Beats Per Measure)

     In the beginning of a measure there is something called a time signature. The time signature allows you to keep a steady beat throughout the music. The number on the bottom of the time signature is what note gets the beat, and the number on the top of the time signature is how many beats per measure. For example, in four, four time it's the quarter note who gets the beat and there's four beats in each measure.

Taking Care Of Your Voice

     Your voice is an instrument, and with instruments, you have to take care of them. If you want to sing well, then taking care of your voice is necessary. To take care of your voice is really not too hard. Eat healthy, get a good amount of sleep, get good exercise. (the simple steps of taking care of yourself, really) Drinking lots of water is really good too. It's important to stay hydrated while you sing. Some people may suggest you to bring a water bottle to practices or for while you're singing for a long time. To sing, we use our vocal cords, and the way that our vocal cords work is that they are covered with mucus so they can function properly and not get damaged. Drinking water makes it certain that your vocal cords are staying healthy.

Notes And Scales

    This is a scale! You use it to find notes in your songs to sing, or play. The first set of five lines has something like a swirley looking shape by it, it's called a treble clef or a G clef- because the middle part circles the note G. The bottom set of five lines has something that looks like a backwards C, and two dots. That is called a base clef, or a F clef- circles the note F. If you sing either Soprano, or Alto you should focus more on the set with the treble clef. If you sing Tenor or Base, then focus more on the bottom set of lines. In a scale it starts with the lowest note called middle C. In the treble clef, as it goes up, it's organized in more of the alphabet. The spaces in the staff spells out F.A.C.E and the lines have E.G.B.D.F. Some people us an anagram to remember this such as Every Good Boy Does Fine. In the bass clef, it also organizes using the alphabet except the spaces read, A.C.E.G (Animals Cause Eerie Glares) and the lines read, G.B.D.F.A (Good Boys Don't Fail Algebra)

Highs And Lows Of Voices (Vocal Scoring)

        Different people have different ranges. Ranges are notes that your voice is capable of singing. If you can sing extremely high, then you would be called a Soprano. If you were to sing high, but not as high as a Soprano, then you would be called an Alto. For low, but not extremely low, you're called a Tenor and for extremely low you are called a Bass. Those are the biggest sections of vocal ranges. Some people divide the sections into even more percise parts. For example, Soprano 1 and Soprano 2. The Soprano 1 would sing higher then the Soprano 2. In songs, they often break off in different harmony parts. Based on your singing level (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) you would sing a different tune. All these tunes together, simultaneously create the song.

How To Sing- Book Inspiration

    Looking at the book I talked about in my last blog, Singing For Dummies, it inspired me to look for other great singing references. I usually find it helpful when the book contains a CD, because I believe it is easier to follow along if you can hear it. Although, if you feel like you don't need a CD then I also found another resource that is also great too. The one without a CD is called, Tipbook Vocals, The Singing Voice. I have only been able to look at the book briefly, but from what I've read it does a pretty good job. It can help you with different techiniques for better sound quality, but it also helps a lot with what is healthier for your voice.
   

Singing For Dummies- The Book

        Hello! In this post I would like to share a book with you, that might help you improve your singing skills. This book is called Singing For Dummies. By: Pamelia S. Phillips, DMA.  I picked up the book and started to flip through the pages and at first glance, I saw a lot of techniques that I could use. This book, as I have learned, is used mostly for reference or if your having trouble in a particular area and want to get better. It has been teaching me, and hopefully you, about the basics of singing. (Why people sing, parts of your voice, singing material ect.) then it started talking about posture: how to sit/stand while your singing. Now, all this is pretty basic stuff but in all truths, it is very clear and on topic, so if your having trouble it explains it in a very clear way. As you make your way towards the middle of the book it works more on better sound qualities. What's really great about this is that the book is included with a CD, and it tells you in the book where it uses it. So, for any questions or concerns this book is a great reference to look to when needed. I will definitely be using this book throughout my blog for further usage.