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Unit 1 · Hold your own

Which voice moved?

Listen to two voices, one high and one low, and choose which one moved: one holds, both move, or each sings its own tune. Hear them as often as you like.

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What it teaches

Your ear can follow two voices at once. Listen for which one moves.

Two voices. One high, one low, at the same time

Which one moves?. One may hold, both may move, or sing their own tune

Hear it as often as you like. Then choose

What you sing

  1. Listen to each, as often as you like, then choose.
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Singing safely

Sing at an easy volume, in the middle of your range. Stop if anything tightens, scratches or hurts, and rest your voice.

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Stackapella recording the alto part of Amazing Grace: each note is a bar with its name, and the one being sung says A little low, go up. Stackapella recording the alto part of Amazing Grace: each note is a bar with its name, and the one being sung says A little low, go up. Stackapella recording the alto part of Amazing Grace: each note is a bar with its name, and the one being sung says A little low, go up. Stackapella recording the alto part of Amazing Grace: each note is a bar with its name, and the one being sung says A little low, go up.
  • A guide sings your partHear your line over the others, slow it down, then take your turn.
  • Your notes light upEach note shows where you landed, and a hint when to go up or down.
  • Record every part yourselfStack your takes in time until you're the whole choir.
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