Recently I’ve heard from some of you who are trying many of these songs and ideas. It is great fun to hear your stories and envision your process! Let me encourage you again that there really is NO specific “right… Continue Reading →
Up to this point in the organic process of learning to harmonize with our family we leaned on traditional forms (rounds and partner-songs) to help develop vocal independence and aural confidence. But when facility had begun to gel with these… Continue Reading →
Hopefully if you have been reading my blog posts, your family has tried some Echo Songs, Rounds and Canons. Maybe this activity has become something you look forward to doing together. Friends of mine are even trying this kind of… Continue Reading →
Just like the “Magic Eye” puzzle, in which a 2 dimensional object suddenly pops into a new 3 dimensional one full of surprises and delight, Canons and Rounds are an easy portal into full blown harmony. Our family (and many… Continue Reading →
Brad and I recommend starting to sing simple children’s songs in unison first with young children, and then adding echoes and partner songs as a natural result of increased musical interest. These can be ANY songs that your kids like… Continue Reading →
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