2007-01-06 08:58:45 · 10 answers · asked by rds 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
It can absolutely be learned. There is a certain amount of natural talent, or "aptitude," that each person is born with, but with proper instruction, the aptitude can be increased. There is a lot of scientific evidence to suggest that aptitude can be increased up to approximately age nine. This is based on the research of Edwin Gordon, a researcher in the field of music education. The website of his non-profit organization can be found at http://www.giml.org/.
Practice will certainly help anybody learn to sing harmony parts, although depending upon their aptitude, each person will learn the parts at different rates.
On a more personal note, I was told at a young age that I was tone deaf (which, now, science has proved does NOT exist- it's nothing like colorblindedness, which was thought in the past). I was told not to pursue a musical instrument in elementary school, and I did not listen- I went on to get my bachelor's degrees in music theory and flute performance, and my master's degree in music education.
Anybody can be taught, they just need to be taught the right way.
2007-01-06 10:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by lovebluenfluff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can come both ways. Some people have singing downpat in their family blood line while others...well, u get my point. But people can also learn to sing. I take singing lessons and it's like learning to play an instrument. No one gets up one day and just plays masterpieces like a Beethoven or a Bach. THey had to first learn the fundamentals and basic things first. While singing you use your diaphragm as well as your whole body to project you voice. Also, the way you pronounce your letters is also key. like if you do classical stuff, you don't pronounce i's like i's. You have to round it out. Ahhheee. like u have a rotten egg in your mouth and your mouth is in an ahh position. well, you can use an instrument like a piano to keep you tuned on a note. Also if you want to strengthen your voice try taking voice lessons or buying things to help you practice. It's best to start young, but you can still be good when you put your mind to really learning how to do it. Sometimes, it's not always those that can play an instrument that may have an angelic voice- they aren't blessed with everything at times.
2016-03-14 02:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem I've come across when teaching harmony within a group/choir setting is having a singer or section sliding into the harmony part of another singer or section. The inexperienced singer, while hearing the other part, tends to move towards what is being heard. Eventually, with practice, the singer learns how to sing their part while listening and not being influenced by the other section. When this is learned, the singer then experiences the joy of singing their part and hearing it within the structure of the lead vocal and other harmonies. So to answer your question...
Harmony can not only be learned, it can be appreciated within the context of other vocal harmony parts and back-up instrumentation.
2007-01-07 04:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Singing teachers will cost money and can be expensive so they're not for everyone. Singing can be learned so it's not an "either you have it or you don't" kind of thing.
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2016-02-07 12:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singing is something that everybody can learn and improve. Of course, some are more naturally skilled than others, but even a poor voice can be overcome by dedication, practice, and more practice. Even if you're content to sing in the shower, there are some things you can do to improve your voice. This is probably the best online course to improve your singing skills https://tr.im/0bdt8
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2015-01-28 11:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would have to be a combination of all of the options you gave. You need to have a good voice and a good ear so you can hear what the other person (or people) are singing and create a note that sounds well, but I believe that with lessons and practice it can come.
Hymns would be a good way to practice harmonizing.
2007-01-06 09:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some people can do it naturally, but I think it is something that can be learned.
It will help if you have an understanding of music, especially harmony.
2007-01-06 09:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by snide76258 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm yea...its just reading music...if you can sing melody than you can sing harmony...if you mean hearing a song and singing the harmony to it than that just takes tons of practice...my dad was born with the ability and i listened to him and tried and tried and see which notes went together good and i figured it out
2007-01-06 10:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be learned, but usually it come naturally. Practice makes you better.
2007-01-06 09:04:52 · answer #9 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural talent. If you're tone deaf, you can't learn to sing in parts.
2007-01-06 09:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by The Animal Psychiatrist♬♪ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋