Singing From Scratch

Using Your Hands to Recognize Pitch (Part 1 & 2)


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Key Concepts:
  • Singing in tune: Matching or harmonizing with a pitch
  • Tone deafness: Only affects about 4% of the population
  • Pitch recognition: Ability to differentiate between rising and falling pitches
The Four-Step Drill:
  1. Imagine: Visualize the vibration of an object
  2. Listen: Focus on the sound and vibration
  3. Feel: Physically touch the vibrating object
  4. Match: Align your imagination with reality
Part 1: Vibration Recognition
  • Use everyday objects (e.g., fans, refrigerators) to practice recognizing vibrations
  • Train your mind to connect imagined frequencies with actual vibrations
Part 2: Fine-tuning with Musical Notes
  • Utilizes organ notes played through speakers
  • Steps: Listen, Imagine, Feel, Match
  • Explains the physics of sound waves and frequency
Advanced Technique:
  • Place one hand on the speaker, another on your throat
  • Adjust your voice to match the vibration felt in both hands
Key Takeaways:
  • Pitch is a frequency of vibration
  • Singing in tune is matching that frequency with your voice
  • Practice rewires your brain to recognize and reproduce pitch accurately

This episode provides a unique approach to vocal training, combining tactile sensations with auditory learning to improve pitch recognition and singing ability.

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Singing From ScratchBy Michael Graves

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