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Sight Singing Techniques

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Learn how to read music and time signatures for sight singing in this free voice lesson video from our sight singing expert and award-winning choir singer.

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Tags: scales, vocal, singing, reading, sheet, choir, sight, solfege

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Summary: Sight singing refers to the ability to sight read the notes of a piece of music while singing them. The skill to sing an unfamiliar song or musical number is crucial to circumstances which require a quick turnaround, such as auditions for musicals and dramas as well as pieces for commercials, which are often done in one take. This skill is an important way for beginning singers to perfect their abilities for the later stages of their musical education. Many musical programs base their admissions on a potential student's sight reading performance. This skill depends on a basic familiarity with notes, scales and time signatures, and relies a great deal on short-term musical memory.

In this series of free voice lesson videos, our award-winning vocal coach tells you how to learn notes and hand signs for sight singing and demonstrates how to sing in specific intervals. She also discusses singing in solfege and in different time signatures. Learn these easy-to-follow lessons and you will be able to sing like a pro.

About the Expert

Expert: Ashley Charlton loves the holiday season, and shopping and preparing gifts for friends and family is a large part of her holiday experience. Ashley is a scholarship recipient and music major in college. At the right time of year she shops for others, carefully choosing gifts that best fit their interests and personalities.

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