| Product Review - Singorama |
| Written by Melodee Formosa |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2009 08:26 |
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Just like death and taxes, music is also one of the many constants in our life. Another common thing about death, taxes and music is that they are all tricky matters. For a long time, the music industry along with it's artists, musicians and singers were exalted to an ideal perfection that almost everyone wants to be part of the world they are living in.
Just like death and taxes, music is also one of the many constants in our life. Another common thing about death, taxes and music is that they are all tricky matters. For a long time, the music industry along with it's artists, musicians and singers were exalted to an ideal perfection that almost everyone wants to be part of the world they are living in. Truth is, there is more to music than the money-making vehicle image being painted by the media. Music is a universal language. It knows no boundaries and race, only heart and stories raring to be expressed and heard. Ever wonder why children are exposed to music at an early age? It is because it helps brain development. Not only that, social and emotional skills are honed. Across America, music classes are being cut out of the school curriculum because of lack of funding. This is why taking private lessons or self-studying is the next resort of people who really want to learn about music. Good thing about learning how to sing is that you can actually do it on your own with the help of singing book guides and software. An example of a book is "Singorama!" "Singorama!" claims to be a complete guide to singing like a professional. A two part program, it comes with a beginner's book and an advanced book. Also, they have included "SINGORAMA! Mini Recording Studio" to train your musical ear and help you with the exercises. Plus, you'll receive a bonus e-book called The Ultimate Guide to Reading Music. The beginner's book, written by Emily Mander, is about the science and the art of music and singing. It defines what singing is, the history of singing, how the sound is being made and how your body parts affect the way you sing and the quality of your singing voice. The kind of approach used in the beginner's book is ideal for those who really want to take the lessons seriously, for some parts of it can be boring and unnecessary, but surely will give you a better idea of the voice mechanism. You are taught the fundamentals of music. You are taught to recognize your own voice and range. You are taught the difference between tone and pitch. You are taught the concepts of music, the jargon of music. These are all lessons that will be the building blocks of your future singing ability. Therefore, it is a must to be covered and it is impressive that they did. Second good point of this program, the lessons are followed up by exercises with audio tools. The book not only approach the study through theory but through practice as well. For a better understanding of what was discussed in one chapter, you are given the chance to listen to an example. Say, the book just explained how to try the lip roll exercise. There would be a clear step-by-step instruction on how to form your lips and the like. Then, an audio example is given for you to determine if what you are doing is whether right or wrong. It also comes with a "SINGORAMA! Virtual Piano" for you to figure out notes and master singing techniques. The SINGORAMA! Mini Recording Studio, on the other hand, is used to review your efforts. Singorama has also a great teaching style. Terms used are easy to understand, which makes the commitment to music bearable to anyone who really want to learn to sing. For every musical jargon used, there's also a follow up explanation which makes you feel that you are actually learning from a voice teacher. At the end of each chapter, a summary is written and probable questions that you may wander about are anticipated and talked about throughout the series. The only drawback of this program is that it is too detailed. Now, I know that I am contradicting the first highlighted good point. But this book is not meant for people who are looking into singing as a mere talent to be sharpened. "Singorama!" has a very detailed learning process that would actually require commitment from its reader, a person who is looking into making a career out of it. Although it was made fun, the in depth analysis of singing and the music itself can be overwhelming. Overall, "Singorama!" is a good deal. In spite of it being heavy on the theory and technical aspect of singing, the meticulousness gives you your money's worth. Emily Mander has included a myriad of advices to help you find your own voice, your own style, and your own will to succeed. Like what she said in her introductory piece, "this book is ultimately about your voice, your singing, and your musical future! About the Author: One of the most highly respected "how to sing" packages today is Singorama. It has a lot of features and functions that will help you learn how to sing. For more information, check out the complete Singorama Product Review at http://howtosing.org. |