Day 12: 3-Note Riffs

From: 30 Day Beginner Course Level 2 With Camille
by Camille van Niekerk

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Welcome to Day 12 where you will be learning all about 3-note riffs.

Start with simple, 3-note riffs and you’re on your way to longer, more complex riffs and runs! Most singers, use the term riff and run interchangeably - but some people make a distinction between them. Riffs might be more improvisational and use more lyrical content. Runs, on the other hand, might be part of the song - not created on the fly.

Exercises for day 12:
  • descending pentatonic 3-note riffs
  • ascending pentatonic 3-note riffs

Homework mp3’s: exercises 1 & 2 above

Audio:


Day 12-Exercise 1
Day 12-Exercise 2

Lessons:

Instructor: Camille van Niekerk


Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.