A Toolbox for Better Singing.
For those of you pining for more opera, here you go. I think we’ll have a lot of fun with this. I’ve left the click in the audio parts to help you keep track of the beat, but have only given you one full bar of click before your part comes in. BAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! All 3 … Read more
Miki asked for this one, and I couldn’t have been more pleased. I love this song, and have since I first heard it. Now, what to wear……?? All 3 Parts audio Soprano Part audio Alto Part audio Bass Part audio
So, as promised, here is Purcell’s Drinking Catch #2 in all its lovely, sordid glory. A bit trickier than the third one we began with (and know and love so well), but you all got a very good start on it the other evening, so here’s your chance to brush up those few notes that … Read more
Hi All, Here are the parts for the Victoria which we began on Thursday evening. Have patience with it. It’s stunningly beautiful but it is more difficult than most other pieces we have tackled thus far. You guys are good! You’ll conquer it! Apologies to the basses in advance for having 7 bars of silence … Read more
Welcome back, everyone! And a special welcome to any newbies coming aboard. We’re beginning with a lovely arrangement of the Sine Nomine arranged by Vaughan Williams. Here are the parts for those of you who wish to get in a bit of advanced study before Thursday night. 3-Parts – SAB Audio Soprano Part – Audio Alto … Read more
Welcome back, all to the Autumn 2014 LVW sessions. Here are the parts for the very excellent finale of Mozart’s Don Giovanni that we began working on last evening. I’ve included the piano part in each of the audio files to help you hear where you are, but I’ve lowered the volume of the piano and raised … Read more
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
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