Chords for How To Sing Vocal Harmonies (3 Quick Steps To Get You Started)
Tempo:
87.75 bpm
Chords used:
E
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F
C
A
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
Start Jamming...
Hi, it's Janice, author of Unlock Your Voice, The Secrets to Singing,
and head vocal [B] coach of Live Academy.
How is it going?
How's the singing coming along?
You know what, today [A] we're going to do something different.
I'm going to talk [E] about how to sing vocal harmonies.
And this would be perfect if the next time, you know,
[B] for example, you have somebody's birthday,
and you're supposed to sing Happy [A] Birthday, right?
You know how everyone always starts in a different [Em] key,
or somebody starts in a really high key,
and then you're struggling to hit the high notes,
and you're thinking, oh gosh, it's not working out,
[B] and you would like to sing an alternative tune?
Well, [E] why not try the vocal harmonies?
Now, if harmony is totally new to you,
basically what it is, is imagine singing a song,
but [F#] there are a few different parts.
[E] You know, when you hear like an acapella [A] group,
and they're singing different parts,
but for some reason, they sound so in harmony.
[E] It's because they are singing the vocal harmonies.
So today, [B] this is a quick step, yeah?
So we're covering [E] how to sing harmonies in three quick, easy steps.
Of course, there's more to this,
but this would be a good place to start.
So the first thing we got to do,
when it comes [B] to being able to sing vocal harmonies,
is to [A] be able to hear one thing,
[E] and then sing something else, yeah?
But it all also starts by being able to [C#] identify harmonies first,
using your ear to find the [A] harmonies.
Now, when we break it down, a harmony really is,
it could [E] be a third or a fifth of a note.
So basically, just say if you were to take [B] the notes,
see, okay, [C] right?
[Am] The third note, [Em] this is the harmony, yeah?
This is also another harmony.
[B] Now, if you have a basic understanding of chords in general,
[E] the third and the fifth are always played in every chord,
most of the time at least.
So what we can practice for now,
to practice being able to hear [B] harmonies,
is to get [E] used to this scale, [C] the arpeggio.
So we can eliminate the last note,
and just stick to the first three.
[Em] If you forget this, just [B] think of, you know,
when you go to the airport and there's an [Am] announcement coming up.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are [Em] about to pick up our bags right [C]
now.
Right, so
[Am] So once [E] we're used to this pattern,
then what we want to do is,
you want to make sure that you sing,
not the first [B] note,
but you're able to sing the third,
sorry, [A] the third and the fifth [E] interval,
which is the second and third note.
I know it sounds a bit complicated,
but basically, when [C] you hear this,
instead of singing this, you sing the [F#] other two.
[A] And someone [Am] else can sing [E] the
And when you sing it together, it'll sound like [C] this.
[F#] [F#m]
Then you have what we call [Em] a harmony.
So when it comes to [E] singing a song,
if you're trying to figure out what the harmony is,
the first thing you have to do is identify the melody of the song.
And then, you can figure it out using a piano,
or simply [A] sing [E] this scale that I've just showed you,
and try to figure out the harmony of that song.
So [B] remember, the first step really is [F#] to get used [A] to hearing the harmony first.
[E] And the second one is to actually sing your part,
you know, and stick to that part.
If you figure out that part by, [B] you know, using the piano or singing it out.
Now to [E] make this clearer, okay,
I'm going to use Happy Birthday as an example, all right?
So, Happy Birthday, let's start in this [F] key, all right?
So the normal melody, I'm sure you already know it, will be,
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So instead of [B] harmonizing the whole song, let's start simple, okay?
So we'll only harmonize certain parts of it, all right?
So like, Happy [Em] Birthday to you, is the part we're going to harmonize, okay?
And the second, to you, again, we'll harmonize.
[F] So this would be the harmony.
Now it's important to recognize [E] the pattern of this harmony,
memorize it, and make sure that even though other people are [B] singing the actual melody,
you stick to singing the [A] harmony.
So for example, [F] the beginning part where we're singing just a normal melody,
Happy Birthday to you,
this is the standard melody, but we're gonna go,
to you, [G#] that's our harmony, okay?
So we'll do this melody and harmony now.
[F] Happy Birthday to you,
sorry, I sang the wrong part just now, it's to [C#] you,
and then the second time, be to you.
So, [F]
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to,
Happy Birthday, [A#] [F] Birthday to you.
[B] Now to illustrate this better,
it'll be worthwhile to record the actual melody of the song,
and then you [E] sing the harmony of it, all [B] right?
So here we go, I'm gonna [E] record the melody first.
It's not, okay, it's recording.
You see I've got like 700 [B] [F] overtracks here, all right?
That's how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording [G] the melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So [C] right now, I'm gonna play this back,
and when I play it back, I'm gonna focus on the harmony.
So the harmony, if I just sing the harmony itself,
harmonizing some parts, it's like this, yeah?
So just to recap,
Happy Birthday to [G] you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.
[C] [E] Okay, so let's try it with the melody.
[G#]
[Am] Overtracks here, all right?
That's [E] how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording the [G] melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy [F] Birthday to you,
Happy [D] [A#] [F] Birthday [C]
to you.
[B] So you can practice like this,
or better yet, get [Am] someone else to sing the melody,
and you practice doing it yourself, [E] all right?
Now I'll explain more in detail the next time
when we have more time about singing vocal harmonies,
[F#] but until then, try this [E] out first,
practice with Happy Birthday,
start from here, all right?
Start little and then go stronger from there on.
All right, if you want more vocal tips,
you know where to go,
my website, [B] unlockyourvoice.com.my,
or if you've got questions, [A] post them down below,
or contact me through [E] Facebook,
facebook.com
and head vocal [B] coach of Live Academy.
How is it going?
How's the singing coming along?
You know what, today [A] we're going to do something different.
I'm going to talk [E] about how to sing vocal harmonies.
And this would be perfect if the next time, you know,
[B] for example, you have somebody's birthday,
and you're supposed to sing Happy [A] Birthday, right?
You know how everyone always starts in a different [Em] key,
or somebody starts in a really high key,
and then you're struggling to hit the high notes,
and you're thinking, oh gosh, it's not working out,
[B] and you would like to sing an alternative tune?
Well, [E] why not try the vocal harmonies?
Now, if harmony is totally new to you,
basically what it is, is imagine singing a song,
but [F#] there are a few different parts.
[E] You know, when you hear like an acapella [A] group,
and they're singing different parts,
but for some reason, they sound so in harmony.
[E] It's because they are singing the vocal harmonies.
So today, [B] this is a quick step, yeah?
So we're covering [E] how to sing harmonies in three quick, easy steps.
Of course, there's more to this,
but this would be a good place to start.
So the first thing we got to do,
when it comes [B] to being able to sing vocal harmonies,
is to [A] be able to hear one thing,
[E] and then sing something else, yeah?
But it all also starts by being able to [C#] identify harmonies first,
using your ear to find the [A] harmonies.
Now, when we break it down, a harmony really is,
it could [E] be a third or a fifth of a note.
So basically, just say if you were to take [B] the notes,
see, okay, [C] right?
[Am] The third note, [Em] this is the harmony, yeah?
This is also another harmony.
[B] Now, if you have a basic understanding of chords in general,
[E] the third and the fifth are always played in every chord,
most of the time at least.
So what we can practice for now,
to practice being able to hear [B] harmonies,
is to get [E] used to this scale, [C] the arpeggio.
So we can eliminate the last note,
and just stick to the first three.
[Em] If you forget this, just [B] think of, you know,
when you go to the airport and there's an [Am] announcement coming up.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are [Em] about to pick up our bags right [C]
now.
Right, so
[Am] So once [E] we're used to this pattern,
then what we want to do is,
you want to make sure that you sing,
not the first [B] note,
but you're able to sing the third,
sorry, [A] the third and the fifth [E] interval,
which is the second and third note.
I know it sounds a bit complicated,
but basically, when [C] you hear this,
instead of singing this, you sing the [F#] other two.
[A] And someone [Am] else can sing [E] the
And when you sing it together, it'll sound like [C] this.
[F#] [F#m]
Then you have what we call [Em] a harmony.
So when it comes to [E] singing a song,
if you're trying to figure out what the harmony is,
the first thing you have to do is identify the melody of the song.
And then, you can figure it out using a piano,
or simply [A] sing [E] this scale that I've just showed you,
and try to figure out the harmony of that song.
So [B] remember, the first step really is [F#] to get used [A] to hearing the harmony first.
[E] And the second one is to actually sing your part,
you know, and stick to that part.
If you figure out that part by, [B] you know, using the piano or singing it out.
Now to [E] make this clearer, okay,
I'm going to use Happy Birthday as an example, all right?
So, Happy Birthday, let's start in this [F] key, all right?
So the normal melody, I'm sure you already know it, will be,
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So instead of [B] harmonizing the whole song, let's start simple, okay?
So we'll only harmonize certain parts of it, all right?
So like, Happy [Em] Birthday to you, is the part we're going to harmonize, okay?
And the second, to you, again, we'll harmonize.
[F] So this would be the harmony.
Now it's important to recognize [E] the pattern of this harmony,
memorize it, and make sure that even though other people are [B] singing the actual melody,
you stick to singing the [A] harmony.
So for example, [F] the beginning part where we're singing just a normal melody,
Happy Birthday to you,
this is the standard melody, but we're gonna go,
to you, [G#] that's our harmony, okay?
So we'll do this melody and harmony now.
[F] Happy Birthday to you,
sorry, I sang the wrong part just now, it's to [C#] you,
and then the second time, be to you.
So, [F]
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to,
Happy Birthday, [A#] [F] Birthday to you.
[B] Now to illustrate this better,
it'll be worthwhile to record the actual melody of the song,
and then you [E] sing the harmony of it, all [B] right?
So here we go, I'm gonna [E] record the melody first.
It's not, okay, it's recording.
You see I've got like 700 [B] [F] overtracks here, all right?
That's how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording [G] the melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So [C] right now, I'm gonna play this back,
and when I play it back, I'm gonna focus on the harmony.
So the harmony, if I just sing the harmony itself,
harmonizing some parts, it's like this, yeah?
So just to recap,
Happy Birthday to [G] you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.
[C] [E] Okay, so let's try it with the melody.
[G#]
[Am] Overtracks here, all right?
That's [E] how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording the [G] melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy [F] Birthday to you,
Happy [D] [A#] [F] Birthday [C]
to you.
[B] So you can practice like this,
or better yet, get [Am] someone else to sing the melody,
and you practice doing it yourself, [E] all right?
Now I'll explain more in detail the next time
when we have more time about singing vocal harmonies,
[F#] but until then, try this [E] out first,
practice with Happy Birthday,
start from here, all right?
Start little and then go stronger from there on.
All right, if you want more vocal tips,
you know where to go,
my website, [B] unlockyourvoice.com.my,
or if you've got questions, [A] post them down below,
or contact me through [E] Facebook,
facebook.com
Key:
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_ _ _ _ Hi, it's Janice, author of Unlock Your Voice, The Secrets to Singing,
and head vocal [B] coach of Live Academy.
How is it going?
How's the singing coming along?
You know what, today [A] we're going to do something different.
I'm going to talk [E] about how to sing vocal harmonies.
And this would be perfect if the next time, you know,
[B] for example, you have somebody's birthday,
and you're supposed to sing Happy [A] Birthday, right?
You know how everyone always starts in a different [Em] key,
or somebody starts in a really high key,
and then you're struggling to hit the high notes,
and you're thinking, oh gosh, it's not working out,
[B] and you would like to sing an alternative tune?
Well, [E] why not try the vocal harmonies?
Now, if harmony is totally new to you,
basically what it is, is imagine singing a song,
but [F#] there are a few different parts.
[E] You know, when you hear like an acapella [A] group,
and they're singing different parts,
but for some reason, they sound so in harmony.
[E] It's because they are singing the vocal harmonies.
So today, [B] this is a quick step, yeah?
So we're covering [E] how to sing harmonies in three quick, easy steps.
Of course, there's more to this,
but this would be a good place to start.
So the first thing we got to do,
when it comes [B] to being able to sing vocal harmonies,
is to [A] be able to hear one thing,
[E] and then sing something else, yeah?
But it all also starts by being able to [C#] identify harmonies first,
using your ear to find the [A] harmonies.
Now, when we break it down, a harmony really is,
it could [E] be a third or a fifth of a note.
So basically, just say if you were to take [B] the notes,
see, okay, [C] right?
_ _ [Am] The third note, _ [Em] this is the harmony, yeah?
This is also another harmony.
[B] Now, if you have a basic understanding of chords in general,
[E] the third and the fifth are always played in every chord,
most of the time at least.
So what we can practice for now,
to practice being able to hear [B] harmonies,
is to get [E] used to this scale, [C] the arpeggio.
_ _ So we can eliminate the last note,
and just stick to the first three.
[Em] If you forget this, just [B] think of, you know,
when you go to the airport and there's an [Am] announcement coming up.
_ Ladies and gentlemen, we are [Em] about to pick up our bags right [C] _
now.
Right, _ so_ _ _
[Am] So once [E] we're used to this pattern,
then what we want to do is,
you want to make sure that you sing,
not the first [B] note,
but you're able to sing the third,
sorry, [A] the third and the fifth [E] interval,
which is the second and third note.
I know it sounds a bit complicated,
but basically, when [C] you hear this,
instead of singing this, you sing the [F#] other two. _ _
[A] And someone [Am] else can sing _ [E] the_
And when you sing it together, it'll sound like [C] this.
_ _ _ _ [F#] _ _ [F#m]
Then you have what we call [Em] a harmony.
So when it comes to [E] singing a song,
if you're trying to figure out what the harmony is,
the first thing you have to do is identify the melody of the song.
And then, you can figure it out using a piano,
or simply [A] sing [E] this scale that I've just showed you,
and try to figure out the harmony of that song.
So [B] remember, the first step really is [F#] to get used [A] to hearing the harmony first.
[E] And the second one is to actually sing your part,
you know, and stick to that part.
If you figure out that part by, [B] you know, using the piano or singing it out.
Now to [E] make this clearer, okay,
I'm going to use Happy Birthday as an example, all right?
So, Happy Birthday, let's start in this [F] key, all right?
So the normal melody, I'm sure you already know it, will be,
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So instead of [B] harmonizing the whole song, let's start simple, okay?
So we'll only harmonize certain parts of it, all right?
So like, Happy [Em] Birthday to you, is the part we're going to harmonize, okay?
And the second, to you, again, we'll harmonize.
[F] So this would be the harmony.
Now it's important to recognize [E] the pattern of this harmony,
memorize it, and make sure that even though other people are [B] singing the actual melody,
you stick to singing the [A] harmony.
So for example, [F] the beginning part where we're singing just a normal melody,
Happy Birthday to you,
this is the standard melody, but we're gonna go,
to you, [G#] that's our harmony, okay?
So we'll do this melody and harmony now.
[F] Happy Birthday to you,
sorry, I sang the wrong part just now, it's to [C#] you,
and then the second time, be to you.
So, [F]
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to,
_ _ Happy Birthday, _ [A#] _ _ _ _ [F] Birthday to you.
[B] Now to illustrate this better,
it'll be worthwhile to record the actual melody of the song,
and then you [E] sing the harmony of it, all [B] right?
So here we go, I'm gonna [E] record the melody first.
It's not, okay, it's recording.
You see I've got like 700 [B] [F] overtracks here, all right?
That's how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording [G] the melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
_ _ Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, _ [A#] Happy Birthday,
_ [F] Happy Birthday to you.
So [C] right now, I'm gonna play this back,
and when I play it back, I'm gonna focus on the harmony.
So the harmony, if I just sing the harmony itself,
harmonizing some parts, it's like this, yeah?
So just to recap,
Happy Birthday to [G] you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.
[C] _ _ [E] Okay, so let's try it with the melody.
_ _ [G#] _ _ _
[Am] Overtracks here, all right?
That's [E] how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording the [G] melody first.
[F] _ _ Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy _ [F] Birthday to you,
Happy _ [D] _ [A#] _ _ [F] Birthday [C]
to you.
[B] So you can practice like this,
or better yet, get [Am] someone else to sing the melody,
and you practice doing it yourself, [E] all right?
Now I'll explain more in detail the next time
when we have more time about singing vocal harmonies,
[F#] but until then, try this [E] out first,
practice with Happy Birthday,
start from here, all right?
Start little and then go stronger from there on.
All right, if you want more vocal tips,
you know where to go,
my website, [B] unlockyourvoice.com.my,
or if you've got questions, [A] post them down below,
or contact me through [E] Facebook,
facebook.com
and head vocal [B] coach of Live Academy.
How is it going?
How's the singing coming along?
You know what, today [A] we're going to do something different.
I'm going to talk [E] about how to sing vocal harmonies.
And this would be perfect if the next time, you know,
[B] for example, you have somebody's birthday,
and you're supposed to sing Happy [A] Birthday, right?
You know how everyone always starts in a different [Em] key,
or somebody starts in a really high key,
and then you're struggling to hit the high notes,
and you're thinking, oh gosh, it's not working out,
[B] and you would like to sing an alternative tune?
Well, [E] why not try the vocal harmonies?
Now, if harmony is totally new to you,
basically what it is, is imagine singing a song,
but [F#] there are a few different parts.
[E] You know, when you hear like an acapella [A] group,
and they're singing different parts,
but for some reason, they sound so in harmony.
[E] It's because they are singing the vocal harmonies.
So today, [B] this is a quick step, yeah?
So we're covering [E] how to sing harmonies in three quick, easy steps.
Of course, there's more to this,
but this would be a good place to start.
So the first thing we got to do,
when it comes [B] to being able to sing vocal harmonies,
is to [A] be able to hear one thing,
[E] and then sing something else, yeah?
But it all also starts by being able to [C#] identify harmonies first,
using your ear to find the [A] harmonies.
Now, when we break it down, a harmony really is,
it could [E] be a third or a fifth of a note.
So basically, just say if you were to take [B] the notes,
see, okay, [C] right?
_ _ [Am] The third note, _ [Em] this is the harmony, yeah?
This is also another harmony.
[B] Now, if you have a basic understanding of chords in general,
[E] the third and the fifth are always played in every chord,
most of the time at least.
So what we can practice for now,
to practice being able to hear [B] harmonies,
is to get [E] used to this scale, [C] the arpeggio.
_ _ So we can eliminate the last note,
and just stick to the first three.
[Em] If you forget this, just [B] think of, you know,
when you go to the airport and there's an [Am] announcement coming up.
_ Ladies and gentlemen, we are [Em] about to pick up our bags right [C] _
now.
Right, _ so_ _ _
[Am] So once [E] we're used to this pattern,
then what we want to do is,
you want to make sure that you sing,
not the first [B] note,
but you're able to sing the third,
sorry, [A] the third and the fifth [E] interval,
which is the second and third note.
I know it sounds a bit complicated,
but basically, when [C] you hear this,
instead of singing this, you sing the [F#] other two. _ _
[A] And someone [Am] else can sing _ [E] the_
And when you sing it together, it'll sound like [C] this.
_ _ _ _ [F#] _ _ [F#m]
Then you have what we call [Em] a harmony.
So when it comes to [E] singing a song,
if you're trying to figure out what the harmony is,
the first thing you have to do is identify the melody of the song.
And then, you can figure it out using a piano,
or simply [A] sing [E] this scale that I've just showed you,
and try to figure out the harmony of that song.
So [B] remember, the first step really is [F#] to get used [A] to hearing the harmony first.
[E] And the second one is to actually sing your part,
you know, and stick to that part.
If you figure out that part by, [B] you know, using the piano or singing it out.
Now to [E] make this clearer, okay,
I'm going to use Happy Birthday as an example, all right?
So, Happy Birthday, let's start in this [F] key, all right?
So the normal melody, I'm sure you already know it, will be,
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, [A#] Happy Birthday,
[F] Happy Birthday to you.
So instead of [B] harmonizing the whole song, let's start simple, okay?
So we'll only harmonize certain parts of it, all right?
So like, Happy [Em] Birthday to you, is the part we're going to harmonize, okay?
And the second, to you, again, we'll harmonize.
[F] So this would be the harmony.
Now it's important to recognize [E] the pattern of this harmony,
memorize it, and make sure that even though other people are [B] singing the actual melody,
you stick to singing the [A] harmony.
So for example, [F] the beginning part where we're singing just a normal melody,
Happy Birthday to you,
this is the standard melody, but we're gonna go,
to you, [G#] that's our harmony, okay?
So we'll do this melody and harmony now.
[F] Happy Birthday to you,
sorry, I sang the wrong part just now, it's to [C#] you,
and then the second time, be to you.
So, [F]
Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy Birthday [F] to,
_ _ Happy Birthday, _ [A#] _ _ _ _ [F] Birthday to you.
[B] Now to illustrate this better,
it'll be worthwhile to record the actual melody of the song,
and then you [E] sing the harmony of it, all [B] right?
So here we go, I'm gonna [E] record the melody first.
It's not, okay, it's recording.
You see I've got like 700 [B] [F] overtracks here, all right?
That's how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording [G] the melody first.
[F] Happy Birthday [C] to you,
_ _ Happy Birthday [F] to you,
Happy Birthday, _ [A#] Happy Birthday,
_ [F] Happy Birthday to you.
So [C] right now, I'm gonna play this back,
and when I play it back, I'm gonna focus on the harmony.
So the harmony, if I just sing the harmony itself,
harmonizing some parts, it's like this, yeah?
So just to recap,
Happy Birthday to [G] you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.
[C] _ _ [E] Okay, so let's try it with the melody.
_ _ [G#] _ _ _
[Am] Overtracks here, all right?
That's [E] how often I record myself, okay?
So here we go, recording the [G] melody first.
[F] _ _ Happy Birthday [C] to you,
Happy _ [F] Birthday to you,
Happy _ [D] _ [A#] _ _ [F] Birthday [C]
to you.
[B] So you can practice like this,
or better yet, get [Am] someone else to sing the melody,
and you practice doing it yourself, [E] all right?
Now I'll explain more in detail the next time
when we have more time about singing vocal harmonies,
[F#] but until then, try this [E] out first,
practice with Happy Birthday,
start from here, all right?
Start little and then go stronger from there on.
All right, if you want more vocal tips,
you know where to go,
my website, [B] unlockyourvoice.com.my,
or if you've got questions, [A] post them down below,
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