A Toolbox for Better Singing.
Sorry so late on this one! An oversight on our part. Tonight we shall crack the Byrd (Agnus Dei), as Carol puts it and begin our new version of Moon River. Printed parts will be available tonight at the meeting. See you there!
Download a printable copy! Hi All! Here is the new arrangement I spoke of, still challenging but not quite as weird as the earlier one we had struggled with. As with the Agnus Dei, we’re now including sung vocal parts––individual parts and ensemble. There is also a 3-part piano version if you want to hear … Read more
Here are 5 new rhythm exercises to keep you sharp. I’ve tried to utilize ties over bars in these to give you further practice for the Agnus Dei. Don’t cheat now! Work them out with clapping and counting first before you listen to the audio file. Always look at the time signature first! As always, … Read more
Hi Gruppo, On Thursday evening the joyous plan is to begin with Summer is A-Coming In. We will then continue dissecting the Byrd Agnus Dei, Carol has a new rhythm training exercise that she hopes to mesmerise you with, and then we will end with a rousing LVW rendition of Come Sirrah Jack Ho! Do … Read more
Richard Brady came up with the idea of providing downloadable audio files so that anyone who would rather have them on their portable units or open them with another player on their computer can do so. Perhaps this will also solve the volume problem some of you are experiencing. That being said, here are the … Read more
James Patmore very helpfully mentioned that a YouTube performance of the Agnus Dei to listen to might be useful to everyone. So, here it is. I’ll try to make this a regular feature whenever possible. Thanks, James!