07-08-2008, 03:04 PM
Ah, phooey, anyone can sing. I promise you, it's innate.
Most people who think they're tone deaf are actually key deaf, meaning their relative pitch is pretty good, but they cannot decide to sing harmony or melody. I've taught a little voice, and it takes very little to fix that. Two weeks? Really. Never seen it not work. The other problem is simple abdominal support. Less of a problem for women, as it takes less air to sing the higher pitches, but as a Bass to sing the "star spangled banner" takes a LOT of air. Do sit ups. It helps you sing.
Most people who think they're tone deaf are actually key deaf, meaning their relative pitch is pretty good, but they cannot decide to sing harmony or melody. I've taught a little voice, and it takes very little to fix that. Two weeks? Really. Never seen it not work. The other problem is simple abdominal support. Less of a problem for women, as it takes less air to sing the higher pitches, but as a Bass to sing the "star spangled banner" takes a LOT of air. Do sit ups. It helps you sing.