In the next few posts, I will be bringing ideas to those of you who are caregivers to senior adults in your home. Even if you are not a caregiver, you may know someone who is and can share this with them.
I know that, at times, you can run out of ideas and activities to do with them to make their lives more fulfilling. I am here to say that MUSIC can add so much to an adult's life in their later years, especially if they have the dreaded disease of alzheimers. So, please check back for my future posts. I will start them tomorrow. My first tip is to purchase an iPad. So, stay tuned . . . . . .
Showing posts with label karaoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label karaoke. Show all posts
Friday, April 27, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
USE YOUR IPAD----A VERY IMPORTANT TOOL!
I received a wonderful gift from my husband at Christmas. He gave me an IPad and I have been able to incorporate it into my music business. And you can use it for your music, too. Here is a list of how you can make yor iPad work for you musically.
1. Connect with iTunes to download backing tracks to use for your songs. Most are less than $1.00 to download, as you know.
2. Buy some speakers to pump up the volume on your iPad. A good set can cost as little as $25.00 at Walmart.
3. Your iPad can even be plugged into a large speaker and can be used when performing.
4. Record yourself singing your songs. You can do it on Soundcloud or use your camera in the video mode under your
"Photography" section.
5. My best tip is going to YouTube and typing in your favorite song and add the word "karaoke" at the end of the song and search YouTube for it. There are thousands (maybe even 10s of thousands) of songs to choose from. Start practicing these songs. If you don't feel comfortable singing them alone, just search YouTube for the artist's version and sing with that until you feel comfortable singing by yourself.
6. Take these songs with you to your vocal lesson and sing for your teacher.
7. When you feel comfortable with your songs, video yourself and put it on YouTube! Use your Smartphone or Iphone with speakers
to play the music as you sing and record yourself with your iPad.
8. I have recorded every student video that is on my YouTube with this iPad. It is so portable--you just need to have a Wifi connection wherever you go. You can even record in McDonald's.
You can do all this with your iPad. You can even start a blog on your progression. I am typing all this on my iPad at this moment! If you can think of more ways to use your iPad musically, please comment and share here. I would love to get your feedback. I only have one comment so far and would love to have more. So let me hear from you.
1. Connect with iTunes to download backing tracks to use for your songs. Most are less than $1.00 to download, as you know.
2. Buy some speakers to pump up the volume on your iPad. A good set can cost as little as $25.00 at Walmart.
3. Your iPad can even be plugged into a large speaker and can be used when performing.
4. Record yourself singing your songs. You can do it on Soundcloud or use your camera in the video mode under your
"Photography" section.
5. My best tip is going to YouTube and typing in your favorite song and add the word "karaoke" at the end of the song and search YouTube for it. There are thousands (maybe even 10s of thousands) of songs to choose from. Start practicing these songs. If you don't feel comfortable singing them alone, just search YouTube for the artist's version and sing with that until you feel comfortable singing by yourself.
6. Take these songs with you to your vocal lesson and sing for your teacher.
7. When you feel comfortable with your songs, video yourself and put it on YouTube! Use your Smartphone or Iphone with speakers
to play the music as you sing and record yourself with your iPad.
8. I have recorded every student video that is on my YouTube with this iPad. It is so portable--you just need to have a Wifi connection wherever you go. You can even record in McDonald's.
You can do all this with your iPad. You can even start a blog on your progression. I am typing all this on my iPad at this moment! If you can think of more ways to use your iPad musically, please comment and share here. I would love to get your feedback. I only have one comment so far and would love to have more. So let me hear from you.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
LEARN TO USE YOUR DIAPHRAGM
When singing, most people who have not taken lessons sing only with their throat and their upper body. It is much like they are talking. But we know that when singing, we need more volume than just our speaking voice. That is where our diaphragm comes in. It is located below our rib cage. There is one exercise I want you to try so you can "feel" it. Just say the word "hey" several times. Don't be shy--say it loudly. Can you feel that tightness under your ribs when you say it? That is your diaphragm tightening up.
Now, take a deep breath, and you will also feel it. We use our diaphragm for breath control and pitch control. When singing a high note, a deep breath and tightened diaphragm will help you reach that high note easier. A vocal teacher will help you achieve this. For now, just practice saying "hey" so that you will begin to notice your diaphragm when you sing. Then, when singing, try to get the same tight feeling when you increase your volume and sing those high notes. This is one step in the process of learning to sing well.
Now, take a deep breath, and you will also feel it. We use our diaphragm for breath control and pitch control. When singing a high note, a deep breath and tightened diaphragm will help you reach that high note easier. A vocal teacher will help you achieve this. For now, just practice saying "hey" so that you will begin to notice your diaphragm when you sing. Then, when singing, try to get the same tight feeling when you increase your volume and sing those high notes. This is one step in the process of learning to sing well.
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