A Toolbox for Better Singing.
Here’s an interesting blog article on hemiolas with explanation and examples. This is part 2 of his article because I very much liked the example of a line from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s song “My Favorite Things.” Have a listen. My underlying drum beat starts and stays in 3/4 time. The only thing I’ve done to … 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
It was lovely to see you all yesterday. Good to be back making music with you again. Here is where you can find info on the Kantanti Ensemble’s concert on 5th February at St. John Sub-Castro in Lewes. I’m performing Britten‘s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings but the whole programme is a stunner. There are … Read more
The All-New Walking Oliver! Please share this with all music lovers, especially those who have young kids or grandkids. Our new site is offering a free download of one of my new kid’s songs, Build A Snowman. PK
Hi All, A couple of years ago I arranged and recorded an album of ‘bluesy’ Christmas songs for a production-company-not-to-be-named in America. The contract stated that they would pay me $100 per song and that they would then ‘own’ the song and sell it at a deep discount in Walmarts and various other monstrosities. So, … Read more
Be sure to listen till the end. It’s not very long. 😉 [audio:https://www.lewesvoiceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/MessiahOrganistOnCrack.mp3|titles=Hallelujah Chorus with organ failure.]
Carol was sent this and after we finished drying our eyes we thought we had to share it.
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