Vocal Harmonies Workshop

Vocal Harmony is present in countless musical compositions and styles.  Learn how to sing vocal harmonies in every imaginable setting.  Learn how to mix your voice into a group and the difference between a solo singing agenda compared to the approach of singing in a backup harmony or group harmony environment.  This course will teach the foundational principles of performing vocal harmony as well as the basic music theory needed to arrange your own harmonies.  Coursework includes:

• Vocal Harmony techniques depending on style of song
• How to harmonize with a group member who is out of pitch
• How to remember your harmony part
• Dynamic and Harmonic singing
• Using tone to enhance harmonic effect
• Timing
• Pitch
• Introduction to basic music theory
• Major triads
• Minor triads
• 7ths
• Major 7ths
• Blues and Jazz harmonies
• Pop harmony
• Harmony arrangements for multiple styles
• Perfect 5ths
• Developing interesting counter harmony and harmonic movement
• How to mix your groups voice to create one vocal statement
• And much more

There is no prerequisite to ZVA’s Vocal Harmony Workshop.

Session 1.5 hours