Sing blues
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
We will explore the blues form and sound and message. Open your understanding of the blues form, and have a chance to write and perform.
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About this course
Identify main exponents of the music and find reference recordings.
Find your musical way around the 12 bar form.
Sing a blues with credibility.
Take away your original lyrics.
Sing with appropriate expression and style.
Please bring a notepad and pencil, and a machine to record class activity. Contact the Music department if you require help to record the class.
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Course programme
Research and listening to the blues catalogue, old and contemporary.
The form : 12 bar mainly, but also 8 and 16 bar blues.
The rhythmic feel : swing or funk.
Lyrics.
Harmony.
Phrasing and improvisation.
Performance : find ways to unlock emotion and espression in the voice.
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Sing blues
