Lynda Singing Lessons 1 2 3 4 [TUTORiAL]

Lynda Singing Lessons 1 Fundamentals

Learn how to sing. Whether you're an instrumentalist who has never sung or an experienced singer looking for new techniques and ways to strengthen your instrument, this course was designed to meet you where you are. Join professional vocalist Lari White as she helps you get started as a singer. Lari discusses the history of singing to lend some context to your journey, and then helps you understand your vocal instrument by covering major concepts and terminology. She also demonstrates physical exercises to build core strength - which can improve your singing - reviews key words having to do with sound, pitch, and melody, and shows how to use a piano to find the right key. Note: This course was recorded and produced by ArtistWorks. We're pleased to host this training in our library.

Singing Lessons 1 Fundamentals include:

- The history of singing in human culture
- Reviewing the key ingredients needed to be ready to sing
- Understanding your vocal instrument
- Caring for your voice
- Building core strength
- Developing the correct mental approach to singing
- Key terms and vocabulary of the music language
- Using a piano to find the right key

Lynda Singing Lessons 2 Foundational Exercises

Explore techniques and exercises that can help you grow as a vocalist. In this course - the second in a series focusing on learning how to sing - learn concepts that can provide you with a solid foundation as a singer. Professional vocalist Lari White explains how musical relationships work in chords, scales, and intervals. She also helps you train your ear to identify common sounds, and provides some foundational warm-up exercises for both your voice and body. To wrap up, Lari helps you shape your vocal sound by helping you understand pitch and tone and how they work within your vocal range and register. Note: This course was recorded and produced by ArtistWorks. We're pleased to host this training in our library.

Singing Lessons 2 Foundational Exercises include:

- Understanding scales, chords, and intervals
- Range and register
- Ear training
- Warming up your voice and body
- Building a warm-up routine
- Using yoga for the practice and performance of singing
- Shaping your vocal sound

Lynda Singing Lessons 3 Essential Techniques

Add essential vocal techniques to your toolkit. In this course - the third in a series focusing on learning how to sing - discover techniques that can provide you with a solid foundation as a singer. Professional vocalist Lari White breaks down how to harmonize with any music you like to sing, craft your vocal tone by employing vibrato and messa di voce, and work with the chest and head voice. She also gives you a crash course in working with microphones, and explains how to use the Nashville Number System to read and write music. Note: This course was recorded and produced by ArtistWorks. We're pleased to host this training in our library.

Singing Lessons 3 Essential Techniques include:

- Singing harmony and straight tone
- Crafting your vocal tone
- Using vibrato and messa di voce
- Working with the chest and head voice
- Singing in a low or high register
- Selecting a microphone for live performance and recording
- Understanding the Nashville Number System

Lynda Singing Lessons 4 Singing Tools

Explore tools that can help you create more meaningful vocal performances. In this course - the fourth in a series focusing on learning how to sing - add techniques to your toolkit that can provide you with a solid foundation as a singer. Professional vocalist Lari White explores topics such as vocal belting, interpreting lyrics, and working with an accompanist. Plus, she shares acting tips that can help you make more expressive decisions, and explains how to improvise with a melody to make it your own. Note: This course was recorded and produced by ArtistWorks. We're pleased to host this training in our library.

Singing Lessons 4 Singing Tools include:

- The power belt
- Interpreting lyrics
- Working with an accompanist
- Performing with a group of other musicians
- Exploring emotional expression as a singer
- Improvising