Listen to the voice with all of your senses and ask yourself: How does this singer make me feel? Can I understand the words? Do they communicate what the song is about? What is their tone? How do they start and finish notes?… Read the rest

Find out what key the original song is in Find out what key you want it in Calculate the interval between the two keys Transpose all chords either up or down that given interval NB: alterations remain the same, it’s only the letters that change Intervals in semitones:

Minor 2nd	1 semitone
Major 2nd	2 semitones
Minor 3rd	3 semitones
Major 3rd	4 semitones
Perfect 4th	5 semitones
Diminished 5th / Augmented 4th	6 semitones
Perfect 5th	7 semitones
Augmented 5th (or Minor 6th)	8 semitones
Major 6th (or double flatted 7th)	9 semitones
Minor 7th	10 semitones
Major 7th	11 semitones

Alterations to chords: All chords are major unless otherwise indicated All 7th are Minor 7th unless otherwise indicated e.g.… Read the rest

Keep it neat and symmetrical 3 to 4 barlines per line and make sure the barlines match vertically down the page Account for all the beats in the bar: One chord in the bar e.g. I D I Two chord changes a bar eg.… Read the rest

• Alcohol and caffeine which both dehydrate the throat and system. It’s fine in moderation but only accompanied by lots of water.
• Any medicated lozenges or sprays which numb the vocal folds or pharynx (ie. Difflam, Strepsils)
• Smoking (especially dope which burns at a higher temperature than tobacco)… don’t even think about P!

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(tend to be good for general health also…)

• Steaming: inhale through the mouth using a funnel made of cardboard over a thermos flask- 2 to 3 times a day for at least 10 minutes each time. Mouth breathing over hot drinks or in the shower
• Eradicating any substances you might be allergic to: eg.

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