April 2006

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Tuning the singing brain

Posted by editor on Apr 24 2006 | Category: Technique

We’ve heard it in sports metaphors: Whenever a player goes into a slump, the coach usually advises, “Let’s get back to the basics.” The same is true of music and singing. To improve upon our ability to sing well, it is essential to get back to the basics.

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New barbershop term

Posted by editor on Apr 14 2006 | Category: Craft

A new barbershop music term is catching on like wildfire. Soon this new term will pop up in conversations, and will join the ranks of terms like tag, swipe, and barbershop 7th. The origins of this new term might eventually be forgotten, but its meaning will endure. The new term: naked notes.

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