A Toolbox for Better Singing.
lewesclassical Here is a really sweet, lilting 3-part song for us to work on. It was originally arranged for 4 parts (SATB) but Carol very cleverly and handily whittled it down to 3 (SAB). She also included a note about Sir Willie on the top of the first page of music that is worth reading. Have … Read more
Sakura is the flowering cherry tree, Japan’s most celebrated plant. The blossom is the national flower. This familiar (some might even say clichéd) melody is given a lovely 3 part treatment here that I think you’ll enjoy working on and singing. Sakura 3 parts audio Sakura – Soprano audio Sakura – Alto audio Sakura – … Read more
Sorry it’s taken so long, Mike but here it is at last, and I think quite a lovely arrangement, too! Baritones get the melody at the opening and then pass it off to the sopranos. And both Altos and Baritones will have fun with all the fab semi-quavers that bring it all to a close. … Read more
Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends! Ladies and Gentlemen, LVW has new music! Audio for all 3 parts Audio for Soprano Audio for Alto Audio for Baritone
So, just in case you are still sitting on the edge of your sofas, grinding your teeth and swearing softly, here are the answers to the Rhythm & Names Match Game. See you all soon, we hope! Nigel Farage Jeremy Paxman George Friedrich Handel Hillary Mantel David Cameron Mike Howell Luciano Pavarotti (first name is … Read more
But here it is nevertheless because it’s very nice. 3-parts Soprano part Alto part Baritone part
Hello All, For our last session we’ll do a joyous bash through some of what we’ve learned this term as well as a few gems from past years. I realize not everyone will know all of the music but as ever I am supplying the links here so that those of you who are so … Read more
So, here’s a sweet new madrigal by Robert Jones called My Complaining is but Faining. 3-Part Audio Soprano Audio Alto Audio Baritone Audio
Here’s a lovely but challenging 3 part arrangement of Harold Arlen’s & Yip Harburg’s unforgettable song. Lots of jazz harmonies here so hold onto your hats. And your notes. Oh, and baritone–– please ignore that extra little note at the end of the 3-part sheet music. Slip of the finger. Here also are the audio … Read more
Apologies in advance to those of you who are sick of rounds but I found this quite by accident and sort of fell in love with it. It was written by the New York street musician Moondog. I’ve been familiar with some of his music for many years but this was new to me. He … Read more