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Step 5: Simple Part Songs – (A)

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 →

Step 4: Partner Songs

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 →

Musings and musical memories

I smile as I recall moments of family song with our three kids – so long ago (20 years now!) when they were 6, 10 and 13. Oh, I know – many of you know the three of them in… Continue Reading →

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