Singing Basics

Hello all, this course is excellent can't wait to go further!! I can sing, we have a small band  made up of older guys and the compliments are always coming in when we play on my voice.

I have what could be a weird question. I have no clue what Jonathan means whe  he says up a semi tone, what does that mean? Stuff like that has always been my problem as I  don't have any formal singing training. I also have an issue with timing when to come in or out, is this taught in this or any of your courses?

Thank you, 

Kurt 

Hi, Kurt!

Glad you're enjoying the course so far! Here's an explainer on semi-tones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgEInLU92Ls. It's also called a half-step, and it's the interval between B and C or C and C#.

I'd like to help with the second issue you mentioned: do you mean where to start singing in a song, after the intro?

Thank you so much for the explanation Camille and I'll also check the youtube explanation. On the second, it's regarding when do I start singing when our band starts the music and I've to start singing. Do they follow me or, I the lead singer follow them. They say   I come in too early or too late. I know it's timing and on the beat, but this is always my problem. As can can see from my two questions, my issues are music theory and timing related.

Thank you,

Kurt 

Got it. In that case, you'll want to familiarize yourself with the intro's chord progression and count the number of measures before you're supposed to come in. That'll be much easier than the band all adjusting to an early/late entrance! I suggest you sit down with your guitarist or keyboard player and go through your set list: have them play the intro, and count the measures with you. Entering at the right time will require counting your rests (beats of silence) and/or recognizing the sound of the chords that lead up to your entrance! Since your band mates are instrumentalists and they're familiar with the songs you guys play, I'd say they're your best resource for this particular issue. 
Best of luck!

Hello Camille and THANK, YOU and got it!!

Kurt

Of course! Keep up the good work, Kurt!

I appreciate your recommendations. Thanks you so much!

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