INTRODUCTION

Progressive Beginner Singing will give you an enjoyable and well rounded introduction to the basics of singing and reading music, as well as essential information on correct breathing and posture, how to develop your own interpretation of a song, and valuable tips on performing in public and how to use microphones.

This book is suitable for anyone who wants to learn to sing. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary. Each new technique or note value is introduced separately and all examples sound great and are fun to sing.

The book also features several well known popular songs sung in a variety of styles. On completion of the book, you will be ready to begin improvising, writing songs and playing with other musicians as well as being able to sing several popular songs and make great sounds.

The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:

• Buying sheet music and song books of your favorite recording artists and learning to sing their songs. By learning songs, you will begin to build a repertoire and always have something to sing on social occasions or in jam sessions.
• Practicing and playing with other musicians. You will be surprised how good a basic melody and accompaniment can sound.
• Learning more about music and learning to accompany yourself on either piano, keyboard or guitar. This will help you relate to what other musicians are doing when they accompany you. It will also help you to write songs without relying on someone else to provide the musical knowledge.
• Learning by listening to your favorite recordings. Start building a collection of albums of singers you admire or wish to emulate. Try singing along with one of them for a short time each day. Most of the great popular singers have learned a lot of their music this way.

In the early stages it is also helpful to have the guidance of an experienced teacher. This will also help you keep to a schedule and attain weekly goals. To help you develop a good sense of time it is recommended that you always practice with a metronome or drum machine.

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