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Unit 2 · Bass syllables

Doom

Sing "doom", a "doo" closing to a hum, on each root for two beats, then stop the hum right on the beat and rest. A bass note is only as good as its stop.

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What it teaches

"Doom" is "doo" closing to a hum. A bass's long note is only as good as its stop.

Doo, then m. Lips close, the hum goes on

Then stop. The hum ends on the beat

A rest. Two beats of quiet

What you sing

  1. Listen to each, then choose.
  2. "Doom" on each root for two beats, then rest. Close to m, then stop the hum on beat 3.
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Singing safely

Low and easy: never press, growl or tuck your chin to reach a note, and keep your throat where it is when you speak. Stop if anything tightens or hurts.

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