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Lesson Four: Vocal Riffing (A.K.A, Melisma, Licks, Turns)
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[2007-04-27]
Riffing is vocal ornamentation where the singer makes small changes in the melody. These can either be rehearsed or improvised. Riffing occurs frequently in rock, pop and soul genres with soul in particular making it into an art form.
The tendency to riff in certain styles depends upon the prevailing style ideal or the particular abilities or taste of the singer involved. Knowing when, where and how much is vital to achieve the desired effect. Riffing should be used as a spice to enhance your musical expression rather than getting in the way of it.
Here are a few common phrases that can either be used as fixed part of the melody or for finishing off a phrase.
Exercise – Old school
This one is hard to do but don’t give up. Practice makes perfect.
Wail
Lesson Four for the female voice. (mp3).
Lesson Four for the male voice. (mp3).
Extracted from the book: Ultimate Vocal Voyage, by Daniel Zangger Borch
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