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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 Read more

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 Read more

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, 2008June 9, 2022 Barbershop Blog Read more

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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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