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Adventures in Great Singing
While most people would agree that the Bible encourages Christians to sing, many think that the ability to sing well is a gift given to a favored few! Nothing can be further from the truth. If a person can talk, they can sing. And according to Scripture, singing is one of the most important acti...
Singing Lesson 2
As we begin, let’s look at one of the most basic aspects of singing: connecting the tone. After you’ve worked on this technique for several days, go on to the next lesson where we’ll continue working on this skill. Remember: Singing and speaking are very similar. In speaking, yo...
Singing Lesson 3
In this lesson we will continue to build on the principle of connecting the tone. It is one of the most important aspects of singing—and it is probably the most neglected "singing technique" by those who sing in the congregation. Mastering this technique will make an enormous difference in you...
Singing Lesson 4
Legato Singing While much is made of breathing when learning to sing, it has been my experience that singers progress faster when the technique of "legato singing" is practiced first. It's important to remember that singing and speaking use the same muscles. The difference is that "speaking" invo...
Singing Lesson 5
Singing is a process. While there are varying degrees of talent, all people progress in their singing from one step to another. Therefore, be methodical in your approach to singing. As I mentioned in our last lesson, it’s important to sing for at least 20-30 minutes—five to six days ...
Singing Lesson 6
At this point in our vocal study, it’s good to review by asking some questions. Are you able to sing 20-30 minutes, five to six days a week? Like the others muscles in your body, the voice (and the other muscles associated with singing) must be stretched. If you want to sing better, y...