Improvising Your Own Riffs for Beginner & Intermediate Singers | 30 Day Singer – 30 Day Singer

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbAlZQTHis

Summary

Summary

• Emphasize learning music theory, identifying pitches, and recognizing stepwise vs. skipping notes in a melody.
• Practice creating different types of riffs such as embellishing or using passing tones to add complexity to a song’s melody.
• Try incorporating these concepts into popular songs like „Amazing Grace“ or „Oh Holy Night.“
• Focus on safe options when riffing, avoiding clashing notes with the chords.
• Emphasis on experimenting and making mistakes while learning; it is all part of the process.

Highlights

• Train your ear to identify stepwise vs. skipping notes in a melody.
• Experiment with embellishing melodies or using passing tones for more complexity.
• Apply these techniques to well-known songs like „Amazing Grace“ or „Oh Holy Night.“
• Use safe options when adding variations to melodies, ensuring harmony is maintained.

Key Takeaways

• Emphasize understanding music theory and recognizing pitches in a melody.
• Encourage experimentation and learning through making mistakes while practicing riffs.
• Apply these concepts to popular songs and focus on creating harmony with chords.