| You probably didn't know that there are really only | | | | better understanding of music in general. The best |
| three different types of male and female singing | | | | music teacher will not only be able to teach you how |
| voices. Most males are tenors. While there are some | | | | to properly play the keyboard, but will also be able to |
| differences in the tenor range, some tenors favor a | | | | help you hone your voice as well. |
| higher range, while other tenors tend to hover at the | | | | Once you have learned the basic skills you need to |
| lower end of the scale, a majority of your male singers | | | | play the keyboard, you can use it to start training your |
| are still a classified as a tenor. | | | | ear and your voice. The best way to do this is work |
| The ideal singing tenor is the one with the higher range. | | | | through the tenor scale, starting at middle C. Your goal |
| This tenor is usually referred to as the model register. | | | | is to be able to match your voice with each of the |
| A good model register tenor should be able to reach a | | | | notes. |
| note that is a solid two F's higher than middle C. | | | | Get Some Music |
| Although most males are naturally tenors, there is | | | | The next time you are at the music store, you will |
| more to actually singing tenor than opening your mouth | | | | want to look for some music that will help you become |
| and singing a few bars of your favorite song. Learning | | | | a better singing tenor. You want to look for |
| how to properly sing tenor parts takes time, training, | | | | compositions that are written for tenor. What you don't |
| and dedication. | | | | want to do is look for complicated pieces. You want |
| Learn how to Read Music | | | | to look for simple pieces that will be easy for you to |
| Every once in a while you will hear of an incredible | | | | sing while you are also playing along on the keyboard. |
| singer who doesn't know how to read music, it does | | | | You can gradually work your way up to more |
| happen, but only rarely. You will have a much easier | | | | complicated pieces as your ear for matching your |
| time singing tenor if you know how to read music. The | | | | voice to the notes improves. |
| good news is that reading music isn't difficult and it is | | | | Take Advantage of Music Programs |
| something you should be able to learn fairly quickly. | | | | If you are still in school and are want to hone your skills |
| Get a Keyboard | | | | as a singing tenor, you should take advantage of your |
| If you are really serious about becoming a singer, you | | | | school's music program. Even if your school only |
| are going to need to invest in a good keyboard. This | | | | offers band and not chorus, you should still sign up. Not |
| keyboard will be an important tool in helping you learn | | | | only will the experience let you make life long friends, |
| all about singing tenor. | | | | but it will also teach you a great deal about making |
| Remember that just because you have a keyboard, it | | | | music as a group and learning how to harmonize. |
| won't do you any good if you don't know how to play | | | | If you don't attend a school with a music program you |
| it. You really should invest in some basic piano lessons. | | | | should see if there are any community music |
| Not only will the lessons teach you how to effectively | | | | programs or consider joining a church chorus. |
| use your keyboard, they will also provide you with a | | | | |