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Two Meanings for Meter
Meter in music commonly refers to the method of counting time or conducting the time signature, but there is also the meter given as part of a hymn analysis that refers to the number of syllables in each line, which is identical for every verse. Read on for a fuller explanation. Most musicians when you…
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Greeting 2024
In this year’s twilight, we gather near, Wishing peace, joy, and love, loud and clear. Fear not, for hope in Jesus Christ we find, In 2024, may strength, influence, and faith intertwine Please click for play-in-picture to see the whole thing. Or link to my poetry blog: tellitinsong/wordpress.com
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Singing with Understanding
A Bible-Based Workshop for Bible Believing Church Congregations This is a fundamental workshop that outlines some of the scriptures that support the understanding of how we should use our voices in corporate worship. I enjoy using quizzes, so usually begin with a Sing Off – this could extend or replace your regular song service. A…
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Careers in Music
Online Resources https://www.powershow.com/view4/5a1fa0-MWJkY/Careers_in_Music_powerpoint_ppt_presentation More links… Careers Checklist (NCU) https://forms.gle/YwdShcuDhanQazMT9 Lists of Music Careers: Open Filefrom Google DriveDownload the file https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8Q-SgJZ30F0bvlS0aiVX8I2jmChtVOu/preview?usp=drivesdk
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May I Write a Song For You?
I’m not sure if it is just that I’m getting braver as I age, or whether I care less about what others think. Regardless, recently I’ve been thinking more and more about song writing. While I sing, I do not particularly like my voice and do not consider myself a soloist; I’d need to spend…
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#PianoImprovisationCHALLENGE
Will you join? It’s just 3 days! Spend a little bit of time thinking about spontaneous music and perhaps sharing on your social media.
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Vocal Singing Assessment
So what is a vocal singing assessment? It’s something that I do almost unconsciously when I listen to someone singing, especially in a live setting. I laugh when I think back to my early college days, because there is so much that we just DON”T think about, when we sing. Yes, many people do have…
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On Music
This poetry contest was posted at AllPoetry.com in April 2023. RULES: 20 lines MaxAny aspect of music, is acceptable. The poem should inspire us to listen, play, compose or share music more. ON MUSIC, the best poems will be featured on my website (www.drdianateaches.com) I will allow the use of Chat GPT, but you should…
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We Jamaicans are ‘Naturally Musical”
I’ve often heard this sentiment, but what exactly does it mean? The raw talent to be found in many areas of life can be developed and honed to an extraordinary level, but it takes knowledge and application, time and effort, and sometimes more. If you are in the right place at the right time, or…
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Your Music Should Be Beautiful
What do you sound like when you sing in church? The Word of God says “Make a Joyful noise unto the Lord” Psalms 100: 1- 5. The sound that you make when you open your mind should be a beautiful sound. Now without going into the objectives of what good singing is, it should be…