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Me, Singing?

Does the thought of singing make you feel stressed?

I was reading an article by Richard, a choir director, that discussed adults believing they cannot sing. He remarks

‘I have yet to meet anyone with amusia - a musical disorder which apparently affects 4% of the population.’

Here’s the link if you’d like to read it:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-love-music-so-why-cant-sing-tune-richard-swan-2

I can’t remember how the conversation came up but I was telling a lady about this article…

What’s a Witch, Fire Engine and an Owl got to do with Music?

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What’s a Witch, Fire Engine and an Owl got to do with Music?

They’re all in a brilliant rhyme, one of my favourites, called ‘The Witch Says’.

It could be used if you're looking for a rhyme that relates to Animals, Transport, Families or, as I was using it, Our Bodies. The link to ‘Our Bodies’ was not through the words but how the voice is used throughout the rhyme; it is great for vocal play with the many onomatopoeias.

Many songs explore multiple musical elements but they don’t all allow th…

Me, Singing?

Does the thought of singing make you feel stressed?

What’s a Witch, Fire Engine and an Owl got to do with Music?

What’s a Witch, Fire Engine and an Owl got to do with Music?

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