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| jazz singing training | 7/9/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: i have been searching high and low for my question to be answered it is part of a research proposal ...
A: I am afraid through my woeful ignorance, I do not know who Jo Estill is. There are many good Jazz ...
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| singing | 7/8/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: iam fifteen yeary old going on sixteen and i love to sing and its the only thing that iam really ...
A: The best thing you can do for your singing is to stay in school, get a diploma and then go to ...
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| advertising and promoting music for other musicians and students | 7/7/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and other ...
A: <<Our cello trio music is arranged music of songs that most people know and love today. It is ...
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| advertising and promoting music for other musicians and students | 7/6/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and other ...
A: << My question is regarding the promotion and making available the music we have for students and ...
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| Chord sequences | 7/1/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: I imagine you have been asked this a trillion times ... therefore sorry for the old question again: ...
A: John, <<.... after years of Rachmaninov, I would like to switch over to the basics of songwriting. ...
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| Piano Music Composition | 6/29/2008 | Steven L. Rosenhaus |
Q: I don't play the piano, nor do I know anything really about how to compile music, but I love George ...
A: As a computer programmer, I'm sure you are familiar with the acronym "R.T.F.M."--"Read the ****in' ...
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| the right hands | 6/28/2008 | Daniel Johnson |
Q: I'm sure this is a frequent question. If I have songs I've written (lyrics and music), where do I go ...
A: Keith, Thanks for your question. These days most artists and record companies will not accept ...
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| singing | 6/26/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: I am fourteen and i love singing. My dream ever since i was little was to become a professional ...
A: The best thing you can do for yourself at 14 is to continue to take singing lessons or find a ...
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| Help with transposition please | 6/25/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: In a desperate last minute search, I have come across this website. I am a singer (not classical) ...
A: Here's what we do. I won't post my private e-address on this forum, but give me yours and I'll ...
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| Singing | 6/24/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: my name is Kim and I really love to sing. I'm fifteen and I've been singing since I was very little. ...
A: It sounds to me like you are encountering a number of things coming up for you at once. You need to ...
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| Music | 6/24/2008 | Chuck |
Q: my name is Kim. I just finished grade 9 and I'm really into music. My dad taught me guitar chords ...
A: Kim: IM glad THAT YOUR PARENTS are letting you be in charge of your musical growth. I have ...
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| Direct Intervals, etc.; composing tools. | 6/22/2008 | Steven L. Rosenhaus |
Q: Rosenhaus: Thank you so much for your answer to my last question. I now have 2 theory questions ...
A: I'm glad I was able to answer your previous question. Okay, let's dive into the new ones... Direct ...
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| Music | 6/22/2008 | Chuck |
Q: my name is Kim. I just finished grade 9 and I'm really into music. My dad taught me guitar chords ...
A: kim: There are many answers to that question (''how much do lessons' cost") and I"ll tell you what ...
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| Music | 6/21/2008 | Chuck |
Q: my name is Kim. I just finished grade 9 and I'm really into music. My dad taught me guitar chords ...
A: Kim: Hi, so glad to have your enthusiasm and interest in keeping music as a part of your life, ...
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| theory | 6/20/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: i really dont want to be to much of a bother. just a simpler question while im waiting for your ...
A: Music scores are very carefully proofread and, particularly where spacing/positioning of notes is ...
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| theory | 6/14/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: i have come across an x next to a note in the music text i was hoping you could tell me what it ...
A: It's a double sharp. There are also double flats, written as two flat signs next to each other ...
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| barbershop singing in France? | 6/9/2008 | Chuck |
Q: Chuck, I was happy to see in your description that you sing barbershop as I had a question. A ...
A: susan: you were at a concert near me, one that I had wanted to attend, but had a performance ...
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| Icelandic music | 6/3/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: Clare Redfarn, Could you tell me anything about conventions of Icelandic traditional/folk music? ...
A: and thanks for being patient. The simple answer to your question is "no", so I did some research. ...
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| Choir & String Orchestra Arrangement book | 6/2/2008 | Juanita M. Harris |
Q: Could you please recommend me a book about arranging a String orchestra for a choir? It's not ...
A: Han, If you have a choral arranging book, then arranging from an orchestral score should be ...
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| score-writing | 6/1/2008 | Phil Kelly |
Q: I am writing an orchestral piece. In writing the piece, would I need to have both the alto and the ...
A: Normally, the only clefs you'll be using are treble, bass, and for viola, alto clef. However, there ...
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| theory | 6/1/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: if a piece of music is in the key signature of 'c'sharp minor, and you come to an 'e'sharp note ,do ...
A: If your piece has four sharps as its key signature, then you're either in E major or C# minor. ...
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| accompaniment tracks | 5/27/2008 | Steven L. Rosenhaus |
Q: I am reauditioning for a professional choir and am working on Handel, But Who May Abide. I ...
A: The only possibility I can think of is Music Minus One, which is likely to have what you're seeking. ...
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| Practicing as a quartet | 5/19/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: Nichols, Hi, I'm a high school student, and a member of choir (bass). Three other friends and I ...
A: A couple of suggestions. First, make sure you all know and understand the melody and the chord ...
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| counterpoint | 5/18/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: I am an artist, and I make videos in collaboration with musiccians etc, normally working with ...
A: << I wanted to do a singing project with over 50s, what I wanted to do was write a one minute poem ...
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| Diaphragm | 5/11/2008 | Chuck |
Q: Well how to start.. I'm a high baritone, 16 years old, and I used to sing, but never really got into ...
A: Donald: This is a very good question, especially for any, and all singers. The diaphragm is ...
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| Song Structure | 5/10/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: If it sounds fluid to the ear, is there anything wrong with an ABCABCAB song structure where A is ...
A: <<If it sounds fluid to the ear, is there anything wrong with an ABCABCAB song structure where A is ...
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| harmony in textures other than 4 part vocal | 5/8/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: I've have an advanced understanding of harmony but only as it operates in 4 part vocal textures, as ...
A: I understand the problem all right, but I'm not sure how motivated you are to put things right. ...
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| harmony in textures other than 4 part vocal | 5/4/2008 | Clare Redfarn |
Q: I've have an advanced understanding of harmony but only as it operates in 4 part vocal textures, as ...
A: You've asked me this question before, or something similar. I sent you a follow-up to my original ...
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| Inspiration | 5/4/2008 | Daniel Johnson |
Q: I asked you a question about a month ago about writing a song about a girl I liked. Sorry i didnt ...
A: Mike, This is a good question. You can rest assured that you are not the only one facing this ...
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| Cornet Mouthpieces | 4/27/2008 | Chuck |
Q: I purchase a Cornet in 1937 and played it for over 20 years. Now, I want to give it to my ...
A: Charles: Cornets and Trumpets are the 'same ' instrument but the 'dimensions' are different. ...
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| Chord theory, vocals and song writing | 4/27/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: 1)Is there such a thing as the best key for your voice, What is the correct to find that? 2)How do ...
A: Lenner: This is actually 12 questions, not one question. I will answer the ones I can and you will ...
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| Chord theory, vocals and song writing | 4/27/2008 | Chuck |
Q: 1)Is there such a thing as the best key for your voice, What is the correct to find that? 2)How do ...
A: Lenner: HI< usually I get ONE question and take a page to answer, but you have a PAGE of ...
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| Chord theory, vocals and song writing | 4/27/2008 | Bill Pere |
Q: 1)Is there such a thing as the best key for your voice, What is the correct to find that? 2)How do ...
A: Lennar, Hi - thanks for your questions - I'll answer those that can be dealt with in the short ...
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| Music.. | 4/18/2008 | Chuck |
Q: It also sounds like I could change keys if I have a bunch of out of key chords and out of key scales ...
A: Sarah: (my last two replies are on Monday- i was out of town for the weekend with my son's ...
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| Music.. | 4/18/2008 | Chuck |
Q: Ok, so it sounds like I could play the A# power chord and the F# power chord, and still remain in ...
A: Sarah: Yes, I do believe you are on the right track. Yes, the need to '' change keys'' is ...
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| vocal key | 4/18/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: I am trying to find what key suits my natural voice. When I write, I generally start in a key on ...
A: Do professional singers sing in only one key, or is it a range? Usually a couple of notes above or ...
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| Music.. | 4/18/2008 | Chuck |
Q: if you can help with these questions that would be awesome! Just simple answers is fine.. Just ...
A: Sarah: Well, honestly, this is the first time I have been asked this question, and I'm not sure ...
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| Music.. | 4/17/2008 | D C DowDell |
Q: Just wondering, if I were to play a few chords not found in the original key in a song, and solo ...
A: com. There is but one Key for most tunes, but there are sometimes many Tone Centers. The actual ...
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| Music.. | 4/16/2008 | Steven L. Rosenhaus |
Q: I have a few guitar related questions..just simple answers is fine.. If I played a few out of key ...
A: "Simple answers"? Uh, okay, I'll try, but you didn't ask simple questions (grin). 1. How long you ...
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| How do I tell my brother he cant sing? | 4/16/2008 | Penny Nichols |
Q: I hope you can help me with this..... My brother has always wanted to be in a band and recently he ...
A: My advise to you is not to say anything to your brother about his voice. You don't know what your ...
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