Q&A: I sometimes get the notes wrong when I sing – what can I do?
Musical U founder, Christopher Sutton talks about the three step process to singing the right notes. Learn to increase your vocal accuracy and musicality.
Singing in Tune
Being able to sing in tune is an essential skill for all musicians, whether or not you are “a singer”. Once you know you’re not tone deaf, what if you still sing off-key or out of tune? The answer is that you need to learn to match pitch, develop vocal control and learn to sing confidently, reliably and accurately.
How to Learn to Sing in Tune
Here’s the best place to start: a comprehensive all-in-one guide which provides a proven step-by-step process for learning to sing in tune: How to Learn to Sing in Tune.
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Get The App
SingTrue is the app which can teach anybody to sing. Even if you’re worried about being “tone deaf” or you’ve been told you’re “out of tune” or “off key” when you sing, this fun interactive app will quickly get you singing perfectly!
Singing Training at Musical U
Inside Musical U you’ll find a set of training modules for developing your voice, from the fundamentals of singing in tune through to developing a good-sounding voice and gaining rock-solid confidence to sing in front of people.
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Learn to Sing Roadmap
This roadmap will help you learn to sing.
It won’t make you the next X-Factor superstar, but if you’ve ever thought maybe you can’t sing, you’ve worried about singing “in tune”, or you feel you just don’t have a “good voice”, this Roadmap will let you put those fears to rest once and for all.
You’ll also learn to relate singing to the wider world of music. If you play an instrument this will help you relate singing to what you already know and understand on your instrument. If you don’t play an instrument it will help you feel comfortable and confident singing in a musical context, such as with a backing track, a real band, or performing on stage.
Training Modules for Singing in Tune
Match Pitch
Learn how to match pitch with your singing voice.
After completing this module: you will be able to easily and reliably sing back a note you have heard.
Vocal Control
Learn the fundamentals of controlling your voice when you sing, including breath support, accurate pitch leaps, and how to evaluate your own singing to keep improving.
After completing this module: you will be able to produce clear accurate notes when you sing.
Good Voice
Learn the 16 factors which contribute to having a “good” singing voice, identify which might be holding you back, and discover practical techniques you can use to improve them.
After completing this module: you will understand how to develop a good singing voice.
Free Course: Learn to Sing
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Rewind: Singing
The Musical U Team shares the most powerful lessons from past episodes on singing. Tune in for some tips to free up your voice and build confidence.
Learning to Sing in Tune, with George Bevan
If you’ve ever worried about being out of tune or off-key when you sing, don’t miss this interview with a man who’s found a solution.
Making Sight Singing Child’s Play, with Dale Duncan
Singing teacher Dale Duncan shares his inclusive and highly effective approach to helping his students integrate pitch and rhythm skills in sight-singing.
How to Learn to Sing in Tune
Discover a simple four-step process you can start using today to go from being tone deaf to easily and confidently singing every note with perfect pitch.
In Perfect Swinging Harmony, with The Quebe Sisters
We’re joined by The Quebe Sisters who share how they write and arrange harmony parts and the relationship between ear skills and theory.
Singing Is Your Birthright
There is almost a 100% chance that you are not tone-deaf, and are therefore capable of becoming a great singer. Learn about the mental model that can help!
About the Word “Tone” (Part Two)
We look at three more common uses for the word “tone” in our second part of this series about the multipurpose music term.
What Your Voice Can Do, with Jeremy Fisher
Learn how you can develop your voice and improve your singing with Jeremy Fisher of acclaimed vocal education website Vocal Process.
Think You Can’t Sing? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions
Record yourself singing and then ask yourself these 10 questions to help you improve your singing voice and be the singer you’ve always wanted to be.
Why can’t I sing in tune?
Have you been told you’re out of tune, or tone-deaf when you sing? Do you enjoy singing… but worry that it doesn’t sound good to other people? There are two factors which determine whether you can sing in tune or not, and the good news is that both...
How to Sing Smarter, with Meghan Nixon
Vocal coach Meghan Nixon explains how ear training, musicianship, and “singing smart” go hand in hand, and shares her framework for hitting the right notes.
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