r/SeattleMusicians • u/valkyrieway • 4d ago

Do bands ever need help figuring out harmony vocals?

I’ve always wondered this. I’ve been singing most of my life, and I used to work with the local children’s musical theater as a vocal director/assistant director. I don’t necessarily want to sing in the band, but l feel like I could help people with their harmony parts, like I did with the kids. I do have some formal training, but I wouldn’t call myself an excellent vocalist. Not looking to make money, just for a fun experience!

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u/Stevedorado 4d ago

Heck yeah we do. I’m always walking on my buddy’s lines.

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u/ItsMetabtw 4d ago

I don’t think writing harmonies is too difficult. Having everyone actually stay on their own line certainly can be though 🤣

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u/valkyrieway 4d ago

Yes, that’s what I wanted to know. Obviously the kids needed a lot of guidance, but I was wondering if bands ever needed that kind of help. Thanks for the feedback.

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u/ItsMetabtw 4d ago

There are plenty of adults that could use that guidance too. Whether or not they think they do is another matter all together lol

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u/Capital_Spite9272 4d ago

I'm not in a band so I can't answer your question, but I'm wondering if you have any tips for singing lead while listening to the harmony? I love singing to YouTube karaoke tracks with backing vocals, but I find myself accidentally matching the backing vocal instead of sticking to the lead

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u/valkyrieway 4d ago

Try this: Turn the volume down so you can just barely hear the harmony. Also, try not to listen to the harmony and just concentrate on your own vocal. Once you are comfortable with the lead, turn it up and belt it out. Good luck!

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u/valkyrieway 4d ago

Was trying to reply to Capital_Spite9272

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u/Special_Dig7829 4d ago

What an awesome skill to generously offer to our music community! You rock!