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Is it better or even possible to use one syllable for vocal improv (scatting) or is there a benefit to using multiple syllables?
Listen to some scat singing. Do you hear 'Doo doo doo doo dooo...' or 'Doo-bie doobie doo...' or something else? Start off by imitation, then see where YOUR musical ideas take YOU.
In rap, you ...
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Is it better or even possible to use one syllable for vocal improv (scatting) or is there a benefit to using multiple syllables?
Using just one syllable for scatting can definitely help you focus on the pitch and overall melody without getting distracted by changing syllables. It can be a useful approach, especially if you're ...
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Learning to sing: some songs I can sing straightforwardly, others I really can't – is this normal?
Don't worry—this is completely normal and extremely common, especially at this early stage of your training. With only a year of lessons, you're still developing your understanding. Remember, ...
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Is it better or even possible to use one syllable for vocal improv (scatting) or is there a benefit to using multiple syllables?
I've seen multiple jazz methods to teach rhythm and phrasing with simple syllables and the syllables are specifically linked to rhythm. While the idea in these lessons was not specifically about scat ...
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Singing while playing a complex or off-beat guitar melody
This is a classic example of “pat your head and rub your stomach in a circular motion at the same time”, or doing two independent things that are not necessarily that difficult on their own ...
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