If you weren't into harmony, you probably wouldn't be on the Primarily A Cappella website, so we'd be preaching to the choir (pun not intended) if we tried to explain just how beautiful, how wonderful, harmony singing is. So if you want to learn how to do it right, well, you've come to the right place! Read the theories of Western harmony, learn how to harmonize in multiple musical styles (contemporary, barbershop and more), and then hear or watch it on accompanying tapes & CDs/DVDs.
Finally! The rudiments of harmony explained and demonstrated in this easy-to-use and understand songbook and accompanying tutorial CD. Brought to you by the Musician's Institute, this concise guide contains a wealth of information all in one convenient reference. Beginning with an overview of intervals and chord construction (with accompanying exercises), the book then guides the singer through 18 "Songbites,"practice pieces where each three-part harmony arrangement is broken down so that the parts can be rehearsed individually. Other sections include "Tips and Techniques,"a truly practical introduction to singing style, particularly as it applies to harmony vocals?things like how to hear your part and stay on it. The last chapter focuses on sight-singing and chart-reading. "Harmony Vocals"is recommended for any beginning/intermediate harmony singer.
| 6013 BOOK &CD $17.95 |
If you've ever wondered how to create a vocal harmony part, this book is the perfect place to start. Susan Mazer teaches the basics of theory, how to listen to other parts as you sing, the easy way to make your own arrangements and more. You can try out what you learn with songs in traditional, folk, sacred and popular styles, and explore the key composers, singers and groups who shaped the history of harmony singing.The included CD lets you hear the various types of harmony and sing along with examples in the book.
| 6034 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
No prior music knowledge required. Nuts and bolts music theory course with hundreds of ear-training exercises. Here's a course that will sharpen your sense of pitch and enable you to sing harmony with the best professionals. Includes sing-a-long exercises where you fill in the missing note in an interval or chord. Topics included are: Scales - major, minor, blues, pentatonic, chromatic, whole tone, and modes; Intervals - all intervals are included in this section; Chords - major, minor, diminished, augmented, 7th chords, dominant, add 9 chords, 6th chords; Rhythm & Meter - time signatures, simple rhythms, dotted rhythms, triplets, syncopation; Charts & Transpositions.. Unique feature: how to harmonize with other singers. You'll hear a well trained duo who sing two notes and then ask you to add the third note. Slowly, your note fades to test your pitch. Great training for a any harmony group singer.
| 4168 BOOK & 2CDs $39.95 |
| 4168 BOOK & 4 TAPES $29.95 |
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Introduction to Harmony Triads in Root Position Chord Progressions Using Primary Triads Cadences Secondary Triads First Inversions of Triads Harmonization of Melodies Passing Notes Two- and Three-part Harmony Second Inversions of Triads Dominant Seventh Chords Other Unessential Notes Modulation Secondary Sevenths Dominant Discords Suspensions Chromatic Sevenths and Ninths Chromatic Sixths Extraneous Modulation Harmonization of Basses |
Harmony is the art of writing successive chords for voices or instruments in such a way that the music produced is acceptable to the ear. In Horwood's The Basis of Harmony, you will get a comprehensive look at the theory of Western Harmony. This book emphasizes the importance of learning how to "hear with your eyes," and helps you attain the skills to do just that. Through lessons on triads, figured bass, cadences, modulations, suspensions, and much more, the reader is sure to gain a greater understanding of basic music theory. This book is a must for a beginning composer or someone who just wants to learn more about the intellectual side of music.
| 6148 BOOK $8.95 |
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Harmonizing Theory Parallel 2 and 3-Part Harmonies Finding the Upper Harmony Finding the Upper Upper Harmony Finding the Lower Harmony Call-response Harmonies Blue Note Harmonies Block Chord Harmonies Chromatic Harmonies Polishing Your Harmony Part Supplementary Exercises Songs: Chapel of Love Sweet Dreams I Can See Clearly Now Angel From Montgomery Centerpiece Bring It On Home To Me One of Us Walk Away Renee |
A step by step approach to learn how to find and sing harmonies above and below a melody. Three CDs of instructional narratives and fully produced music tracks with and without guide vocals. The instructional sections walk you through how to find the upper and lower harmony parts for eight songs. Those same harmonies are sung on music tracks. Vocal coach Susan Anders has successfully used this how to harmonize method for over twenty years with pop, R&B, folk, jazz, rock and country singers. Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate. The parts range from baritone to soprano range, but all parts can be sung an octave above or below what is on the CD to allow lower and higher singers to join in.
| 6425 3CDs $23.95 |
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Blend and Blendability Approach and Method Vocal Concepts and Vocabulary Vowel Brightness Resonance Nasality Pitch Density Loudness Phrasing Consensus "Expressive Tuning" |
Can vocal groups having a mixture of talent levels achieve a stunning blend? In Geral Eskelin’s opinion, it is not so much a difference in vocal training that prevents vocal blend but rather the mutual disregard for blend and/or the lack of techniques necessary to achieve it. The primary purpose of this book, then, is to identity the elements that contribute to beautiful harmony sounds and to provide methods and exercises by which to explore them. The suggestion and ideas ate based on Dr. Eskelin’s five decade of experience working with singing groups – both amateur and professional. The exercises are applicable to a wide variety of musical styles – from barbershop quartet to opera chorus – from the theater to the cathedral. Solo singers, as well, will find techniques to enhance the artistry and professionalism of their performances.
| 5229 BOOK $9.95 |
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First We Sang In Major Long And Short Rhythmically United The One Chord The Walking Bass Line Double Trios Canon At One Beat Passacaglia Down And Up Arpeggios C. Bell Chords Minor Sounds So Blue Parallel Motion Duet Holding One Tone Early On The Beat Late On The Beat Contrary Motion Oblique Motion |
Have a blast with these fun vocal etudes and at the same time build your choir's musicianship. Your choir will never believe that it could be such a thrill to deal with issues like balance, blend, and rhythm. Once you pick this collection up, you'll find it very difficult to put down. Also great for warm-ups!
| 6383 BOOK $6.00 |
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This compact disc contains complete renditions of most of the music from Joseph Reiser's 'Poly-Phonics - Vocal Etudes for the Development of Ensemble Singing,' as well as karaoke - style tracks that leave out each voice part.
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Missippi Mud Counterpoint 2/4 I Once Knew A Man There Once Was A Bunny Do, Do Re Mi Sometimes We Rest 3/4 How Many Times Can You Sing One Note I Just Want To Tell You I'm Gonna Sing A Lotta Do I Had A Dog Sail With Me The Bells 6/8 + 3/4 |
Fresh on the heels of Poly-Phonics is this new collection of vocal etudes, especially suited to the younger student. These 15 delightful and creative pieces will help you teach concepts of meter, rhythm, solfége, syncopation, and more. Songs such as "I Just Want to Tell You," "I'm Gonna Sing a Lotta Do," "How Many Times Can You Sing One Note?" and "Sail with Me" provide a context for music learning and fun at the same time. These etudes can be an integral part of early musical training and lead to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. This is the spiral bound Teacher's Edition.
| 6384 BOOK $14.95 |
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Fresh on the heels of Poly-Phonics is this new collection of vocal etudes, especially suited to the younger student. These 15 delightful and creative pieces will help you teach concepts of meter, rhythm, solfége, syncopation, and more. Songs such as "I Just Want to Tell You," "I'm Gonna Sing a Lotta Do," "How Many Times Can You Sing One Note?" and "Sail with Me" provide a context for music learning and fun at the same time. These etudes can be an integral part of early musical training and lead to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. This is the Student Edition.
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Now that these popular lessons are on CD, it's easier than ever to join in and make beautiful vocal music. Find the song or part you are learning with the simple push of a button, and start harmonizing! If you're a complete beginner you'll learn the theory behind harmony singing and get the ear training you'll need to develop your style. If you already have some knowledge, these four wonderful singers will help you hone your skills, increase your repertoire and gain new techniques and insights into singing with others. The vocal parts, for duet, trio and quartet singing, are recorded on separate channels to allow you to try out your harmonies with Cathy, Marcy, Robin and Linda.
| 6199 BOOK & 3 CDs $34.95 |
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The Nature of Voiced Sound Loudness Pitch Harmonic Structure Difference Undertones Formants and Vowel Sounds The Ingredients of Expanded Sound Proper Volume Relationships Vocal Quality How To Improve Expanded Sound Posture and Positioning Rehearsal Stage Presence |
An excellent resource, this book offers a scientific approach to achieving a good blend in ensemble singing. While geared towards barbershop singing, the material can be applied to all styles of vocal harmony. This very informative book comes with a glossary for highlighted terms throughout the text.
| 6239 BOOK $7.95 |
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Fundamentals of Sound: Musical Notation Half Steps/Whole Steps/Major Keys Minor Scales Intervals Triads/Chords Modes of the Major Scale Sixth Chords/Seventh Chords Harmonic Movement/The Cycle/Progression/Key Centers Form - The American Pop Song/The Blues Reharmonization/Embellishing Chords/Fill-In Chords Extended Chords/Altered Chords/Approach Chords Introduction/Endings/Turnarounds Harmonic Minor Scale/Jazz Minor Scale Minor-Key Chord Progressions Diminished Seventh Chords/Augmented Chords/Suspensions Chords and their Improvising Scales Pentatonic Scales |
From the fundamentals to advanced concepts, Arnie Berle guides today's musician to a working knowledge of music theory and harmony. Here you will find answers to all your questions about intervals, scales, chords, progressions, chord embellishment and substitution, song forms and more. This is a practical guide covering everything from the fundamentals of sound and music notation to popular song forms and chord scales for improvisation.
| 6167 BOOK $17.95 |
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Making Changes 1: Blues And Modal Harmony Changes Basic Chords And Basic Changes Making Changes II: How Melody Makes Harmony Middle Chords And Middle Changes Making Changes III: Harmonizing A Minor Melody Advanced Chords And Advanced Changes |
Countless musical examples and a running text guide the reader through using chords and changes to create musical arrangements for folk, rock, pop and jazz. Includes information on blues and modal harmony changes, how melody makes harmony, harmonizing a minor melody, and much more.
| 6358 BOOK $13.50 |
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Introduction Defining Blend Foundations Tone Active Listening Inflection Style Rhythm, Tempo, Dynamics Diction Vibrato Stay In Your Rage Final Thought Example 1 - "Holy Spirit Bequeathed By Christ" Example 2 - "Come To My Heart" 4 Part Doo Wah 4 Part Nu 4 Part Nee Yah 2 Part Hum Ye Oh Me 2 Part Staccato (Rhythmic Unity) 4 Part Tone (Color) Unison Me May Me Mah me, etc. Unison (Dynamics) 2 Part SATB (Interplay and Balance) Unison (Imitative/Self Awareness) 2 Part Wah-nah-nah Breathing Bonus Section Mum, mum, mum He, he, he, he |
Complete Blend will help you learn to merge your sound with others and to sing as a team, not a group of individuals. Helps establish habits of good blend for a lifetime.
| 6176 CD $16.95 |
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The Nashville Bluegrass Band has astonished audiences with powerful vocals and precision musicianship since 1984. Here they break down and analyze their renowned harmony singing techniques for all aspiring group vocalists. The NBB guides singers through their arrangements, from basic duets to stirring three-, four- and five-part harmonies, for old-time country, bluegrass and gospel songs. Includes music & lyrics. For all levels. 60 minutes.
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Sing along with Riders in the Sky as they pass along a magnificent American vocal music tradition. In the lighthearted, humorous manner that has endeared them to millions of fans, the Riders show how to sing favorite cowboy, folk and country songs in beautiful three- and four-part harmony. Includes music and lyrics. 60 minutes.
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Learn the fundamental techniques behind today's hit songs, with easy-to-follow exercises so you can immediately apply these tools to your own songs. Quit wrestling with writer's block, and learn to make the songwriting process easy, fun, and intuitive. Kachulis covers a variety of topics, including: colors of chords and keys • chord embellishments and progressions to enrich your palette of colors • dozens of ways to modify your harmonies and progressions • the most common chord progressions used in hit songs • and more. Practice your songs with an accompaniment on the play-along CD!
| 6450 BOOK & CD $29.95 |
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