Vocal Boot Camp: Riffs and Runs
Description
Vocal riffs and runs are a skill that most of today's top-selling Pop, R&B and Gospel vocalists seem to have mastered. They're often performed quickly and expressively. Riffs and runs add artistic flair to a vocal performance.
This program is designed to give musicians vocalists introductory exposure to riffs and runs. It begins with a brief introduction explaining, with demonstrations, the difference between a "riff" and a "run".
The the introduction is followed by a systematic, progressive explanation of the pentatonic scale and its 5 inversions. The exercises themselves are in the key of D major and the listener can choose a lower octave than demonstrated depending on his/her preference.
Finally, non-pentatonic Riffs and Runs are explored with mp3 tracks to supplement.
It takes about an hour to complete the course, but the skills introduced should be regularly reinforced by practice for a period of at least 8 months.
What you’ll learn
- By the end of the course, you will be able to perform many of the riffs and runs of modern contemporary vocalists
- In this course, you will learn how to use the Pentatonic Scale to perform riffs and runs
- How to creatively apply riffs and runs to your current improvisation style
- You will develop Vocal flexibility-modern coloratura styling.
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
- A participant should have a reasonable vocal ability
- The course requires your active participation. Sing along with the exercises, practice them and your improvisation skills will improve.
Who this course is for:
- Participants with at least moderate vocal ability will find this program useful
- Course intended for those interested in developing modern vocalization technique
What will you learn
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By the end of the course, you will be able to perform many of the riffs and runs of modern contemporary vocalists
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How to creatively apply riffs and runs to your current improvisation style
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In this course you will learn how to use the Pentatonic Scale to perform riffs and runs
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You will develop Vocal flexibility-modern coloratura styling.
Requirements
- Participant should have reasonable vocal ability
- The course requires your active participation. Sing along with the exercises, practise them and your improvisation skills will improve.
Lessons
- 12 Lessons
- 01:04:42 Hours
- Riff and Runs Intro100:05:03
- Riff and Runs One00:07:55
- Riff and Runs Two00:05:04
- Riff and Runs Three00:05:45
- Riff and Runs Four00:06:36
- Riff and Runs Five00:05:58
- Riff and Runs Six00:06:40
- Pentatonic Excercise 100:04:06
- Pentatonic Excercise 200:04:03
- Pentatonic Excercise 300:05:08
- Syle Pentatonic00:05:38
- Performance00:02:46
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