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Interpretation

The Curly Q

Some call them Dairy Queens (or Mr Whippy in Australia). Curly Q appeals to me.  It’s all about the end of your phrase.  To go from a plain, ordinary Q to one which has all the bells and whistles.  The

Jo April 23, 2011November 18, 2014 Barbershop Blog

The Breath Of Life

When we sing for any audience, breath is life – literally of course, but also the life of the sound depends on HOW we breathe. Leading breath of the song: breathe in the pitch, breathe in the vowel. Take natural,

Jo May 27, 2009April 6, 2020 Barbershop Blog

Basic Barbershop Interpretation

I’m writing a resource sheet for school teachers who have barbershop groups at their schools and need to take the first step into changing their singing style from a cappella to barbershop. Here’s the gist of my tips on interpretation

Jo July 14, 2008November 18, 2014 Barbershop Blog

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Recent Posts

  • Brain Before Voice
  • Is this music difficult or easy?
  • The Curly Q
  • Tension vs. Intensity
  • The Breath Of Life
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