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Singing From Scratch
by Michael Graves
Learn How To Sing Like A Pro!
Episodes
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Using Your Hands to Recognize Pitch (Part 1 & 2)
Key Concepts: Singing in tune: Matching or harmonizing with a pitch Tone deafness: Only affects about 4% of the population Pitch recognition: Ability to differentiate between rising and falling pitches The Four-Step Drill: Imagine: Visualize the vibration of an object Listen: Focus on the sound…
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Why We Like Musc
In this episode I talk about why I was gone so long, why we like music, and how it ties into a life pattern that flows through every living thing and every book, movie, and tv show. If you learn this you, you will be a better singer and connect with your audience on a visceral level.
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Why Singing Lessons Don’t Work
Instead of giving you a synopsis of this episode on Why Singing Lessons Don’t Work, I’m including a transcript. It’s that important. So here it goes! Introduction I’m going to get a little controversial with you and probably step on some toes, and feelings in the process. But hey, maybe I’ll help...
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How To Sing Harmonies – Part 3
Welcome back to final part in a 3 part series on How To Sing Harmonies. As I go over in the intro, this episode is released late due to A/C leaking problems here at the studio. Had to vacate for a bit. But we’re back and rockin’ away. In this episode I’m actually borrowing the […] The post How To...
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How To Sing Harmonies Part 2
Oddly enough, even some professional singers have a problem learning how to sing harmonies. It’s not just a beginner problem. Essentially it is an ability to hold your own, be an individual voice, and sing with others at the same time. This part 2 version of how to sing harmonies introduces you…
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The Biggest Lie And The Tone Deaf Test
In this episode I wanted to dispel one the most, if the not the most, blatant lies about singing. It is the first and biggest barrier to singing – Tone Deafness. It is also disguised as what is known as the ‘It Factor’. It is a widely accepted phrase and is complete B.S. “You either […] The post...
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Tension and Emotional Expression
In this weeks episode, I dive into the professional end of singing, and go over the use of the 6 Element of Singing – Dynamics, and how to invoke emotional expression using Vibrato and Volume to create tension. Here are the topics covered: What causes tension in music. How instruments create...
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Questions and Answers
In this episode I take common Quora questions that are requested of me about singing and performance and answer them in more detail with vocal examples. Hopefully this will fill in some of the blanks for you as well! Here’s what we cover. As a singer, how long do you spend recording vocals for a...
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Basic Pitch Lesson Part 2 – Transitional Notes
This episode is a continuation of Basic Pitch Lesson Part 1 (of course that is obvious given the title lol!). In this one though I cover the following: What are transitional notes as opposed to Melody? Step 1. Singing the note me from last episode. Step 2. Listen to my transitional notes. Step 3....
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Basic Pitch Lesson Part 1 – Sing Along
In this episode we want to concentrate on basic pitch matching. Nothing even close to being fancy here. Just hearing and matching. Here are the topics! What is a note as in regards to sound? Match the notes with me. Transition to notes with me. Transition to notes faster with me. Sing the notes...
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How To Sing Like Freddie Mercury
This episode would be better titled how to use the 6th Element of Singing – Dynamics to convey emotional expression like Freddie Mercury, but that title would have been way to long! Freddie was a master at all 6 of the Elements. But let us start with this one. In this Episode I cover the […] The...
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How To Sing In Tune
In this episode I go over the basic elements of how to sing in tune. What is Pitch? What is being ‘in tune’? Key and Relative Notes. Vocal Examples of singing in tune. I hope you enjoy it! And as always, let me know if you have any questions!! The post How To Sing In Tune appeared first on…
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6 Elements of Singing
Hello and welcome to the Singing From Scratch Podcast! This being the first Episode, it is of course an introductory episode. Here is a brief overview of what I go over. Brief introduction to myself, Michael Graves (don’t worry I don’t go on and on. It’s REALLY short lol!) Quick overview of the 6...
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Learn How To Sing Like A Pro!
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Singing From Scratch is created and hosted by Michael Graves.
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