Lesson 25 of 84 · Singing

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Clear Words When We Sing (Part 2)

🎵Stage Brief #25

Singing with expression means showing the feeling of the song with your voice.

🎯 Your mission

Tell the story with your voice.

⚡ The twist

Words you can hear are worth a hundred you can't.

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Listen for this

🎧 Listen to how the singer breathes between lines.

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Artist Spotlight

🌟 Bruno Mars learned to perform from his family's lounge band starting at age 4.

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Mind = Blown

🤯 Your voice is your only instrument that can never be lost or stolen.

Learn about clear words when we sing (part 2): demonstrate proper singing posture

What You'll Learn

Singing with expression means showing the feeling of the song with your voice. A happy song should sound cheerful. A sad song should sound gentle.

Demonstrate proper singing posture

Use diaphragmatic breath support

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a whole note?

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Where you hear this in real life

Your singing voice gets better with use — even if you don't think you can sing yet.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Sing one song out loud at home this week. Just one.

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For the dinner table

“Sing along to one song in the car today. No judgment.”

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