• Using Your Hands to Recognize Pitch (Part 1 & 2)

  • Sep 15 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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Using Your Hands to Recognize Pitch (Part 1 & 2)

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  • Summary

  • Key Concepts:
    • Singing in tune: Matching or harmonizing with a pitch
    • Tone deafness: Only affects about 4% of the population
    • Pitch recognition: Ability to differentiate between rising and falling pitches
    The Four-Step Drill:
    1. Imagine: Visualize the vibration of an object
    2. Listen: Focus on the sound and vibration
    3. Feel: Physically touch the vibrating object
    4. Match: Align your imagination with reality
    Part 1: Vibration Recognition
    • Use everyday objects (e.g., fans, refrigerators) to practice recognizing vibrations
    • Train your mind to connect imagined frequencies with actual vibrations
    Part 2: Fine-tuning with Musical Notes
    • Utilizes organ notes played through speakers
    • Steps: Listen, Imagine, Feel, Match
    • Explains the physics of sound waves and frequency
    Advanced Technique:
    • Place one hand on the speaker, another on your throat
    • Adjust your voice to match the vibration felt in both hands
    Key Takeaways:
    • Pitch is a frequency of vibration
    • Singing in tune is matching that frequency with your voice
    • Practice rewires your brain to recognize and reproduce pitch accurately

    This episode provides a unique approach to vocal training, combining tactile sensations with auditory learning to improve pitch recognition and singing ability.
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