Day 17: Singing The Minor Scale
From: 30 Day Beginner Course Level 2 With Camilleby Camille van Niekerk
Description:
Next to the major scale, the minor scale is the second most popular scale upon which many contemporary songs are built. we’re learning what’s called the natural minor scale.
It can be difficult to tell whether a song is in a major or minor key, because both keys contain major AND minor chords. The question is: does the song gravitate more around those minor chords and use more of the minor scale for the melody? Let’s learn the minor scale so you can recognize it!
Exercises for day 16:
It can be difficult to tell whether a song is in a major or minor key, because both keys contain major AND minor chords. The question is: does the song gravitate more around those minor chords and use more of the minor scale for the melody? Let’s learn the minor scale so you can recognize it!
Exercises for day 16:
- Minor scale ascending & descending
- Minor scale bungee, ascending & descending
- Play & sing “Not The Only One”, pointing out chords & minor tonality
Challenge: get your starting pitch from a virtual keyboard, sing minor scale, and check in periodically.
Resources: https://virtualpiano.net/ , https://tuner.ninja/ , https://www.pianoscales.org/minor.html
In the next lesson, we’ll learn about major and minor chords and practice singing them in the form of arpeggios. Until then, your homework is to download the Mp3's and practice today's exercises.
Lessons:
- Day 1: Welcome & What To Expect
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Day 2:
Prerequisites To Mixing
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Day 3:
Mixing & Vowels
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Day 4:
Mixing For Loud Singers
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Day 5:
Mixing For Quiet Singers
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Day 6:
Developing Your Belt
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Day 7:
Strengthening Your Belt
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Day 8:
Rest Day + New Song + Student Work Session 1
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Day 9:
Finding Your Vibrato
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Day 10:
Developing Your Vibrato
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Day 11:
Falls & Scoops
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Day 12:
3-Note Riffs
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Day 13:
The Pop-Falsetto Flip
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Day 14:
Back Phrasing
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Day 15:
New Song+ Student Work Session 2
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Day 16:
Singing The Major Scale
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Day 17:
Singing The Minor Scale
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Day 18:
Major & Minor Chords
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Day 19:
Harmonizing, Part 1-Fitting With The Chord
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Day 20:
Harmonizing Part 2-Following The Melody
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Day 21:
Building Your Own Harmony
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Day 22:
Cooldown Routine + Student Work Session 3
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Day 23:
Song Choice
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Day 24:
Analysis & Troubleshooting
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Day 25:
Interpretation
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Day 26:
Memorization
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Day 27:
Rehearse & Record + Student Work Session 4
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Day 28:
Performance & Debrief + Student Work Session 5
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Day 29:
Artist Development
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Day 30:
Congratulations & What’s Next
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.