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Welcome to The Voice Connection Sound Off; a forum for users of books like Raise Your Voice, Melody to Madness, The Ultimate Breathing Workout, and Unleash Your Creative Mindset, as well as a place for Vendera Vocal Academy members to interact.

This message board was created so that singers could come together and "sound off" to help support each other during vocal development and the creative process of unleashing the creative spark that occurs when writing and producing music. Currently, myself and vocal coaches Ben Valen, Ray West, and Ryan Wall are here to respond periodicially to your questions, with new vocal coaches coming soon. But, feel free to help each other too:)

This board is here for you to ask questions about my and my fellow coach's books, videos, and MP3 programs, as well as offer others help with our vocal techniques. You may also post videos of yourself and your band to share your music and ask for critiques.

Please refrain from negative comments, profanities, spamming, and inappropriate criticisms of vocal methodologies, vocal coaches, and singers. All negative posts will be deleted and subject to banning without question. I will not respond to negative posts, because, as Mark Twain once said, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” With that said, positive criticism is welcome because that is how you'll grow as a singer during the training process.


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Sykotix
Sep 16, 2011 - 5:07PM
Re: Rhythm training

There's a program out there called Earmaster. It's really good for several aspects of technical ability in music, including recognising notes and chords. The rhythm training part of it is really good, and it's definitely worth picking up if you can get it.
You only seem to be able to get it from the website if you're from Europe, but it is available on other websites, like amazon ($47.95 inc P&P)
There's also a book called "Sight-Read Any Rhythm Instantly" by Mark Philips ($9.95 inc P&P on Amazon.com). It's a really useful book. Really helps you get your head round rhythms from easy to advanced.
I'm a pianist and guitarist with motor dyspraxia, so I need all the help I can get in terms of rhythm! Both of these have really helped.
Also, good metronomes come fairly cheap these days, so it's worth picking one up.

Hope this helps.

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MelanieJoy
Sep 18, 2011 - 12:37PM
Re: Rhythm training

Thanks guys :) I'll try working with some of this. The main thing for me is just paying attention. I tend to be very distracted and not pay attention to the music and rhthym. The metronome forces me to stay focused and helps a lot.

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Ben
Sep 18, 2011 - 7:50PM
Re: Rhythm training

Start really simple and do not move on until you master the ultra basics of holding simple note divisions: Whole, half, quarter, and 8th notes. Start paying attention to the beat when you listen to songs. Try to tap your foot/finger to the quarter note pulse. Once you can do that easily the battle is mostly won.....and it's free. :)

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Skullsplitter
Sep 25, 2011 - 10:17AM
Re: Rhythm training

MelanieJoy
Does anybody know of some good rhythm training software/programs. Or just some exercises that would help?
Melanie



I don't know what kind of music you like to listen to, but I would say get a pair of Drumsticks, a room by yourself, any AC/DC CD or songs of your choice and start trying to "air drum" to it. The sticks will help you focus more in the timing. Or any song with a solid beat will work.

I know it may sound crazy, but as a Drummer I built my timing by playing along to AC/DC. Their Drummer, Phil Rudd, is a human Metronome.



Tim

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MelanieJoy
Sep 25, 2011 - 10:48AM
Re: Rhythm training

Thanks, Tim. That sounds like a really great idea. I'll be sure and get some drum sticks soon. Thanks!
Melanie

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Ben
Sep 25, 2011 - 4:35PM
Re: Rhythm training

Skullsplitter
MelanieJoy
Does anybody know of some good rhythm training software/programs. Or just some exercises that would help?
Melanie



I don't know what kind of music you like to listen to, but I would say get a pair of Drumsticks, a room by yourself, any AC/DC CD or songs of your choice and start trying to "air drum" to it. The sticks will help you focus more in the timing. Or any song with a solid beat will work.

I know it may sound crazy, but as a Drummer I built my timing by playing along to AC/DC. Their Drummer, Phil Rudd, is a human Metronome.

Great idea man. Another great thing about playing along to AC/DC is that their playing is great and the drumming doesn't get too fancy. It's easy to follow for a beginner. AC/DC is a great band to play along with for guitar and bass just starting out. Maybe not the solos, but everything else is simple straight forward rock'n'roll!

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