How To Accompany Your Singing Students

How to accompany your singing students: Tips, tricks and tools every singing teacher needs to know about playing for lessons even if you're a terrible pianist (How to [music] Book 2)

by Jeremy Fisher

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Accompanying your singing students is a great way to help them improve their vocal skills and musicianship. It can also be a lot of fun! But if you're not used to accompanying, it can be a bit daunting. That's why I've put together this comprehensive guide to help you get started.

What is Accompaniment?

Accompaniment is the art of playing an instrument to support a singer. It involves providing harmony, rhythm, and texture to the singer's voice. A good accompanist will make the singer sound better and help them to stay on pitch and in time.

What Skills Do I Need to Accompany Singers?

To be a good accompanist, you need to have a strong foundation in piano playing. You should be able to read music fluently, play with good rhythm, and have a good ear for harmony.

In addition to these technical skills, you also need to have a good understanding of vocal technique. This will help you to understand what the singer is trying to do and how you can best support them.

How Do I Get Started?

The best way to get started accompanying singers is to find a teacher who can help you develop the necessary skills. A good teacher will be able to help you with your piano playing, vocal technique, and sight-reading skills.

Once you have a good foundation, you can start practicing accompanying singers. You can find singers to practice with at local churches, schools, and community centers.

Tips for Accompanying Singers

Here are a few tips to help you get started accompanying singers:

• Listen to the singer. This is the most important thing you can do. Pay attention to the singer's pitch, rhythm, and dynamics. And be prepared to adjust your accompaniment accordingly.
• Follow the singer's lead. The singer is the boss. You are there to support them. So follow their lead and don't try to take over the show.
• Be flexible. Things don't always go as planned when you're accompanying singers. So be prepared to adjust your accompaniment on the fly. And don't be afraid to make mistakes.
• Have fun! Accompanying singers should be a fun and rewarding experience. So relax and enjoy yourself.

Accompanying singing students can be a great way to help them improve their vocal skills and musicianship. It can also be a lot of fun! But if you're not used to accompanying, it can be a bit daunting. That's why I've put together this comprehensive guide to help you get started.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start accompanying!

How to accompany your singing students: Tips, tricks and tools every singing teacher needs to know about playing for lessons even if you're a terrible pianist (How to [music] Book 2)

by Jeremy Fisher

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2737 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	73 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE