A Toolbox for Better Singing.
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!
Here’s some stuff to practice with. Just to warn you, each part begins with a bar of click to give you the tempo. So, don’t count that into the musical part. The click starts before the music even if you have rests at the beginning. Also, I’ve used a new method for creating the … Read more
For all you LVW chocoholics, here is the breakdown of parts that make up this velvety bean. Each audio part begins with a 4 count click-in. I’ve exported these files at a higher volume for those of you who have been having trouble hearing them on your computer systems. I hope this will remedy the … Read more
That’s right, it’s no longer necessary to strangle yourselves on bars 54 & 55. So, relax and sing it in a human key. You deserve a break. Please excuse some unpleasant noises in the 3 parts together version. Gremlins, perhaps? Soprani: [audio:https://www.lewesvoiceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Aida-chorus_Parts-in-C-Soprano.mp3|titles=Aida chorus_Parts in C – Soprano] Alti: [audio:https://www.lewesvoiceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Aida-chorus_Parts-in-C-Alto.mp3|titles=Aida chorus_Parts in C – Alto] Baritoni: … Read more
You all sounded really lovely on this piece last evening. But here are the individual audio parts anyway so you can sound even more lovely for our final meeting of the year in 2 weeks time. As always, have fun with it. Follow Me, Sweet Love (3-Parts) Follow Me, Sweet Love (soprano) Follow Me, Sweet … Read more
Hello LVW-ers. Seems we’ve started a mad rush on people organising singing groups in the area. I’ve spotted no less than 5 advertising in the local rags now. More opportunities for people to sing! That can only be a good thing. That being said, here’s a new one for you to have a go at. … Read more
Richard asked me for guitar and uke chords for The Virgin Mary, so here they are. Anyone else wishing to have a go, please be my guest. Maybe we could all come into the next class with ukuleles. That would be riotous, wouldn’t it? Okay, here’s the rub with this piece. For vocal reasons I … Read more
So, here are your individual parts. It’s Sunday and I’m looking forward to sitting with my feet up and watching an old movie…where was I? Right! Soprano part. See you all Thursday! PK Soprano Alto Baritone
For those of you who have asked for a little Italian help I’ve prepared an audio file of me reading the words to Vieni o guerriero vindice, our Aida chorus from our last session. I’m also including a page of the words so you can follow along. YEE-HAH! Vieni al guerriero vindice_1 Vieni, o guerriero … Read more