In
simple terms, barbershop harmony is vocal harmony produced by four
parts: lead, tenor, baritone and bass. It is different from
any other kind of choral or group singing.
Finding
the right part for your voice is the initial step. Any woman of
average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part
that fits her range.
LEAD is the melody and is
sung in the range between A below middle C, and C above middle C.
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TENOR is a
harmony part sung consistently above the lead. Although tenor is
the highest voice in barbershop harmony, it should not be confused with
teh soprano of conventional singing groups. The tenor should have
a light, sweet, pure tone that will compliment but not overpower the
lead voice. MORE>
BARITONE
covers approximately the same range as lead. The baritone
harmony notes cross the lead notes: sometimes sung below and sometimes
above. MORE>
BASS singers
should have a rich, mellow voice and be able to sing the E flat below
middle C easily. Bass should not be confused with the alto
of conventional groups. MORE>
There are quartets
within a chorus, with only one each of these parts. We are proud
to introduce you to one of our quartets,
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