How to Sing Harmonies for Beginners

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
  • Singing harmonies can elevate singing to a breathtakingly beautiful sound. But singing harmonies doesn't come naturally to all singers. Which is nothing to be concerned about... the great news is that with dedicated practice and some guidance, you'll be well on your way to singing harmonies!
    Harmony is singing two or more different notes together in a way that sounds pleasing. And it's one of the harder things to do as a singer - but it's certainly possible with practice. There are some simple ways to pick out harmonies that Singeo coaches, Lisa Witt and Julia Ziegler will break down for you in this video.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:05 - What is a harmony?
    2:00 - Simple music theory lesson
    3:49 - Singing a 3rd
    4:00 - Harmony practice exercise
    4:55 - Apply harmony to a song
    6:10 - Lisa and Julia perform Free Fallin'
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    Lisa is arguably the happiest music teacher on the planet. We can’t prove it, but we’d be willing to bet on it. With a background in classical and contemporary vocal training and a love for popular music, Lisa Witt focuses on helping her students uncover their own, unique sound and develop their voice with simple routines and tips for faster results. Her personal singing journey started filled with intimidation and fear about “singing out loud”. Lisa’s desire to find confidence led her to discover HOW her voice works (physically) and gained newfound confidence and passion to perform in her discoveries that she now shares in her lessons. Lisa is a singer-songwriter who values singing as a therapeutic release for communicating harder emotions.
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Komentáře • 483

  • @pearld5549
    @pearld5549 Před rokem +404

    I remember me and my cousin when we were kids just singing whatever tune comes out trying to harmonize till we learned to do it at the drop of a hat 😅😅

    • @BrenQ99
      @BrenQ99 Před 11 měsíci +2

      ‘My cousin and I.” Because grammar. Stay in school!

    • @pearld5549
      @pearld5549 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@BrenQ99 This is a music channel not an English grammar channel and not everyone's first language is English so piss off

    • @yhl9331
      @yhl9331 Před 11 měsíci +30

      @@BrenQ99 Me and my cousin is correct as well

    • @Briayawna
      @Briayawna Před 10 měsíci +21

      @@BrenQ99We have grammar police here guys 🙄

    • @iamsherk2605
      @iamsherk2605 Před 7 měsíci +15

      ​@@BrenQ99as a non native speaker i wouldnt want to be around you

  • @jennywax1713
    @jennywax1713 Před rokem +655

    I’m so in awe of folks who can hop over into harmonies without a second thought! Thank you for this tutorial!

    • @jennywax1713
      @jennywax1713 Před rokem +15

      After I hear it, I need time to iron it in!

    • @asmodeus_daeva6851
      @asmodeus_daeva6851 Před rokem +3

      @@jennywax1713 same😭

    • @TechWizz
      @TechWizz Před rokem +4

      I've struggled to get it but will keep practicing.

    • @penpal222
      @penpal222 Před rokem

      WHAT HE SAID!

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +10

      Awe, you're so welcome! (Julia here) We do have a whole course on Singeo.com on how to sing harmony that goes into much more detail if you're curious! 🙂 But just keep practicing and you'll get it!

  • @sunnytheonly
    @sunnytheonly Před rokem +133

    i practiced this for a while already and became addicted, i now harmonise randomly in most songs i listen to, and my family might be a little annoyed sometimes but it's just so good to be able to do that!!

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +17

      That's amazing! Once you figure it out, it's practice practice practice! 🙂 When you get good at, it singing harmony becomes more fun than singing the melody!

    • @sunnytheonly
      @sunnytheonly Před rokem +5

      @@SingeoOfficial That's so true, i can't seem to stop haha

    • @rhedrhed2064
      @rhedrhed2064 Před 2 měsíci

      Hey, is there any tips of how or what to listen to, in order to do the practice or you just have to randomly practice it till you find the note?

    • @faithhopelove9567
      @faithhopelove9567 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@rhedrhed2064 Try to pick songs that already have harmonies in it, then focus on singing the harmony with them. You're going to develop a sense for it and it's easier to learn than having to do it immediately yourself.

    • @sunnytheonly
      @sunnytheonly Před měsícem

      @@huntma3787 uHm?? lmao i'm pretty sure that i am, i've been in choir and i've performed with a band a few times, harmonizing was not the problem
      it's more that they're trying to sing along with the main melody and it's confusing for them when i harmonize haha

  • @laura8486
    @laura8486 Před rokem +52

    Thanks ladies, I've been asking so many "musicians" to teach me this, but to no avail..I'm blessed at the age of 73 to have met with you! What a joyful blessing 🙌 💖 ✨️

  • @cocoaplayzgacha1577
    @cocoaplayzgacha1577 Před 10 dny +3

    I sing in choir so I technically already knew this but I didn't really understand how to apply it to other non choir songs, Thank you for explaining!!

  • @h_sth_r6942
    @h_sth_r6942 Před rokem +105

    As a lady who has been trying to harmonise her whole life, I want to thank these two gorgeous ladies for making this very informational AND enjoyable video. Great energies. Inspiring women. I’d love to grow further into adulthood and become more like them! ❤

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +4

      Wow, I'm so glad this is helpful and that you enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for watching and keep singing! 🙂

  • @ASortedCollection
    @ASortedCollection Před rokem +42

    You can hear the harmonies in the music if you're struggling to find the note. Years ago, there was a pastor who visited the church I attended whose daughter could sing harmony naturally as if she was singing the melody. It was amazing. Simon and Garfunkel are a good listening reference for harmonizing.

    • @Britt1Marie
      @Britt1Marie Před rokem +1

      Yes! I have always struggled with harmony. So I try to focus in on one of the instruments being played, and I can usually hear it. I have improved so much since I started doing that

  • @christinawatkinsyoutube
    @christinawatkinsyoutube Před rokem +27

    I have never seen harmonies taught before!! ive been singing them all my life- funny, you guys did the free falling and I automatically found the 2nd harmony hahah. ya'll are great!

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +4

      Good for you, you must have a good ear for music!! 💜
      Yeah this is a topic that's not super easy to explain to a beginner. We've really had to wrap our heads around how to make the information accessible. 🙂 This is just the beginning; there's so much more to it.

  • @terrymunn8214
    @terrymunn8214 Před rokem +30

    Two other groups are great for studying harmony. They are: the Andrews Sisters (3 voices) and the Lennon Sisters (4 voices).

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +2

      YES! Love the Andrews sisters! Their harmonies are so tight it's sometimes hard to hear who's singing what.

    • @valentinomiller6251
      @valentinomiller6251 Před 9 měsíci +1

      En Vogue also

  • @joeldcanfield_spinhead
    @joeldcanfield_spinhead Před rokem +10

    Y'know how sometimes you've missed something obvious for, like, ever, and one day something clicks it into place? I learned to sing harmony (any part of standard 4 part harmony) from listening to my parents and extended family who all played instruments and sang. Once I started writing songs 15 years ago I nailed down basic music theory, the old 1-4-5 pop song, etc. As a bass player, knowing the Nashville numbering system for notes and chords was the Holy Grail.
    Then, friends started asking me how to sing harmony. And I couldn't tell them.
    Now I can. Because, while it's not easy, it IS simple. Listen to scale intervals, then twist and shout your way to a harmony.
    Thank you :)

  • @alfromtx245
    @alfromtx245 Před 7 měsíci +17

    Thanks for the video! I'm a worship leader and I'm trying to teach a couple of our new vocalists how to hear harmonies. It would be awesome to see a video on 3 part harmonies. Sometimes those get a little more complex. There are times when one of the parts needs to stay place while the others move in the same direction. Also, harmonies can be more difficult when you have a song with accidentals. But this is great! Thanks again!

  • @Oddestmoose19
    @Oddestmoose19 Před 2 lety +162

    This is a really useful topic! I’d love to see more on how to sing harmony!

    • @tristan_840
      @tristan_840 Před rokem +11

      This should be a series

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +4

      @@tristan_840 Good news! We're about to release a course on this, so check out Singeo.com for an upcoming Guide to Harmonies! 🙂

    • @shanyjop
      @shanyjop Před rokem +1

      @@SingeoOfficial yeaaaaahhh😁

  • @danielbliss6367
    @danielbliss6367 Před rokem +21

    I've never understand harmony better. Thanks for this 🙏🙏

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +1

      AMAZING! We're so glad this was helpful for you!! 💜

  • @chideraeze2070
    @chideraeze2070 Před 2 lety +28

    This is the best harmony video ever 🥺! Thank you guys so much ♥️

  • @natashaspice8933
    @natashaspice8933 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for that... I've been wanting to learn about harmonies for ages!

  • @johnpatowary
    @johnpatowary Před rokem +80

    Alice in Chains had perhaps single handedly established the inexplicable beauty of harmonizing vocals for me. Laney and Jerry together layered such immaculate harmonies that made me look for tutorials on how to actually do it.
    This was a great introduction to practicing harmonies. Great job 👍

    • @xblinketx
      @xblinketx Před rokem +6

      Interestingly AiC harmonies were mostly based on fourths, which is not very common.

    • @johnpatowary
      @johnpatowary Před rokem +6

      @@xblinketx true that. Great to see a like minded AiC fan...cheers!

    • @varuns9723
      @varuns9723 Před rokem +2

      Love the harmony in Heaven Beside You

    • @JuliusChannel
      @JuliusChannel Před rokem +5

      After this comment, I’m gonna look for more Alice in Chains’ songs

    • @Irlabi
      @Irlabi Před 6 měsíci +1

      its funny you say that because i was just listening to junkhead (the demo version) and thought how great the harmonies and immediately searched how to do it jerry cantrel is a musical genius

  • @louiegroenewald
    @louiegroenewald Před rokem +5

    Thanks for all your videos, piano stuff is great and glad to see some singing/vocal coaching stuff

  • @johnnymelody9033
    @johnnymelody9033 Před rokem +7

    your voices are so lovely...and love the joy in which you present this

  • @julianna184
    @julianna184 Před 2 měsíci

    I've been trying to figure this out for FOREVER!!! THANK YOU!

  • @greetgoods
    @greetgoods Před rokem +3

    Thank you, I was able to sing along with you and I learned so much!!

  • @nalou6933
    @nalou6933 Před rokem +8

    I always tried to figure out the harmony. Singing to Beatle's songs for forty years helped me. This is a great tip!

  • @sallydickson6193
    @sallydickson6193 Před rokem +4

    This is fabulous xxx thank-you 💕

  • @jia7969
    @jia7969 Před 10 měsíci +3

    YALL ARE SO HELPFUL AND ADORABLE! 💖🐰

  • @nisueliezel8811
    @nisueliezel8811 Před rokem +1

    Be blessed for this nicest and shortest video with more lessons 😍loved this from Africa Rwanda

  • @sadanandnikam2451
    @sadanandnikam2451 Před rokem +4

    Nicely explained about harmony.

  • @BassPlayer80
    @BassPlayer80 Před rokem +2

    Very nicely done, I appreciate you sharing your talents to help others like me :) much love

  • @carriegibson2202
    @carriegibson2202 Před měsícem +1

    You two harmonize so beautifully! ❤

  • @phildewolfe5178
    @phildewolfe5178 Před rokem +2

    Terrific. The start of a long and hopefully rewarding journey.

  • @JocelynnRodrigues
    @JocelynnRodrigues Před 2 lety +4

    Oh I loved this so much, so so much. Harmonies are life to me.

  • @arvicsee2023
    @arvicsee2023 Před rokem +52

    Enjoyed the practice at 4:00 ..it was a joy hearing myself harmonizing with you on the first note. Been practicing harmonies for the past years and yeah it's a long journey. Thank you for this tutorial.

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +2

      That's great to hear! Singing harmonies is so fun, but definitely a journey! Don't give up! We're about to release a longer course on it, so stay tuned!

  • @jenntankersley114
    @jenntankersley114 Před 5 měsíci

    Out of all of the how to videos I've found this is by far my favorite! Subscribing for sure!

  • @alibiath35
    @alibiath35 Před rokem +2

    If a note doesn't fit take another! Trial and error! A very good advice.

  • @oNightDreamS
    @oNightDreamS Před 2 lety +21

    I really want to learn harmony but there actually not a lot of video on it here on youtube that explains it well! Thanks for making the video ^_^

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      Hi! Just wanted to let you know we also recently released a bigger course on singeo.com if you're curious to learn more. Harmonies are quite a complex topic, so there's lots to learn! 🙂 Keep on singing and you can do it!

  • @thewindisrising1943
    @thewindisrising1943 Před rokem +1

    this is a very helpful and fun video! thank you so much.

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 Před rokem +1

    This is a great lesson, thanks!

  • @Kitsune81
    @Kitsune81 Před 2 lety +11

    It's so simple, yet so hard.

  • @marypenapenaranda4729
    @marypenapenaranda4729 Před 2 lety +3

    Bellísimo!

  • @jaykeyz9350
    @jaykeyz9350 Před rokem +1

    You are really good at it miss Julia

  • @CartoonsAndGameShows
    @CartoonsAndGameShows Před 19 dny

    Love your guys energy! Gonna keep practicing but I think I'm starting to get it:)

  • @RonAlbaneseEntertainment
    @RonAlbaneseEntertainment Před 9 měsíci +1

    Excellent - thank you!

  • @longsnapper5381
    @longsnapper5381 Před rokem +1

    Thanks ladies. Well done.

  • @preethas7710
    @preethas7710 Před rokem +2

    Best video on learning harmonies

  • @dareactthink
    @dareactthink Před rokem +1

    The best explanation ive seen thank you so much

  • @anthonycrothers5420
    @anthonycrothers5420 Před 11 měsíci

    Superb! Thanks a million for sharing. Your enthusiasm is infectious! 😎😎😎

  • @asapfilms2519
    @asapfilms2519 Před rokem +2

    Lovely human beings. Thank you for this great lesson.

  • @JijiMJohn
    @JijiMJohn Před rokem +2

    I found this the most useful lesson on harmony on CZcams.

  • @neilbonavita8623
    @neilbonavita8623 Před rokem +10

    thank you so much for this. I've been overwhelmed about even the thought of learning to sing harmony. You gave me the push and basics that I needed to get started. many many thanks

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      Aw, you're so welcome! Keep singing, Neil, you can do it!

  • @bwhiting_321
    @bwhiting_321 Před rokem +1

    thank you so much. This was very helpful.

  • @ddamaband
    @ddamaband Před rokem

    Thank you thank you!!! Uou guys are awesome!!

  • @Mary-el3pi
    @Mary-el3pi Před 3 měsíci

    For whatever reason, I’ve always felt like I “hear” the harmony over the melody! I love trying to get it to be compatible…this is a great video!

  • @ilblues
    @ilblues Před 11 měsíci +1

    Warms my heart to see such joy in making music. And those nose crinkles at 6:56 - I'll have to work on that - mine look like I'm passing a kidney stone. 😂

  • @pbenson56fran
    @pbenson56fran Před 11 měsíci

    I did it. Harmonies have never been my strongest thing. Thank you

  • @openmind9152
    @openmind9152 Před rokem +1

    Thank you. This is great.

  • @karinanunez5458
    @karinanunez5458 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you, very usefull and dynamic :)

  • @nwedobongubengentertainmen6182

    This is awesome 👍❤️

  • @melodydeocampo3646
    @melodydeocampo3646 Před rokem +1

    This helps a lot. Thanks.

  • @thomashermann2785
    @thomashermann2785 Před rokem +3

    Great instruction. Thanks for breaking it down. But I know I’ll still stumble finding it on the fly.

  • @butchbrewer4923
    @butchbrewer4923 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant!

  • @skougi
    @skougi Před rokem +10

    That was a lot of fun and informative, thank you guys for posting. You guys have a ton of chemistry and are super welcoming too. The video production was great. I will definitely keep watching. Appreciate the effort! It shows.

  • @b-lodeedee
    @b-lodeedee Před rokem +9

    Singing in my church choir for 30 years has taught me how to pick up harmonies

  • @Jestie4all
    @Jestie4all Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is exactly what I needed to learn to sing in harmony !!! Loved it thank you!

  • @larswillsen
    @larswillsen Před rokem +1

    Once I started the video I just could stop it .. these girl are hardcore entertainers :D

  • @maximdupere6442
    @maximdupere6442 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you it was so helpful!

  • @fredcush6031
    @fredcush6031 Před 9 měsíci

    I loved this video. Thanks for the information.

  • @zozikfreeman9403
    @zozikfreeman9403 Před rokem +4

    Lovely lesson, amazing and Beautiful voices you guys have ❤

  • @elizabethdevries8028
    @elizabethdevries8028 Před rokem

    My mom sang, danced and played piano. On long car trips we sang harmony to common songs. It seemed to come naturally way back when. Now I’m having a hard time singing harmony now.
    This is really good instruction.

  • @nirmaninayanathara
    @nirmaninayanathara Před rokem +1

    Thank You for the useful tips..!! 😊💐🎵🎶

  • @sidneyhoendervangers7159
    @sidneyhoendervangers7159 Před měsícem

    This was really helpful

  • @bettyennin6335
    @bettyennin6335 Před rokem +4

    Very beautiful and helpful! Thank you all!

  • @thechri5357
    @thechri5357 Před 5 měsíci

    Love you guys!!!

  • @fadeddave
    @fadeddave Před rokem +1

    The video I have needed to watch for years! Thank you!

  • @ladycampion
    @ladycampion Před rokem +13

    I'm so glad it's possible to teach harmony! I certainly don't know what to tell people when they ask, but now I know I can point them to your video. 😊

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      Yeah it's absolutely possible! 🙂 Though it can take some people a little longer to understand while others can seemingly do it with no problem at all. We also have a whole in-depth course on singeo.com if you're curious or have friends asking... 👍🏼

  • @ihymns
    @ihymns Před rokem +1

    Excellent!

  • @brb5886
    @brb5886 Před rokem

    Lovely. Thank you

  • @cristacajes
    @cristacajes Před rokem +6

    Wow, I think somewhere down in my brain opened a doorway for another fun and exciting lesson. Thank you so much😍

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      Yay for new skills learned and passions awakened! 💜

  • @chiedzanyamugure6380
    @chiedzanyamugure6380 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much guys for such informative content. I've been wanting to learn harmonies and after coming across this I've decided that I'll start here.

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      That's awesome! We do have a much more in-depth course on singeo.com if you're curious to learn more. 🙂 But this is a really great start right here!

  • @Morin0
    @Morin0 Před rokem +4

    This is so helpful! I've really been wanting to try harmonizing and following along with you guys actually worked for me. Thank you for this video!

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem +1

      Amazing! How great that you were able to follow along! I'm glad that worked for you. 👏👏👏
      FYI, we do have lots more resources on harmony within the Singeo membership if you want to learn more.

  • @im58woody
    @im58woody Před rokem +3

    Wow, thanks so much for sharing this with us! I actually understand how to sing in harmony now! Can’t wait to try it out in church.

  • @luckystarzambia9057
    @luckystarzambia9057 Před 2 měsíci

    I have learned a lot. Thank you so much

  • @taylorslover4537
    @taylorslover4537 Před rokem +1

    I've watched a lot of videos and I haven't gotten so good until now. Thank you so much

    • @SingeoOfficial
      @SingeoOfficial  Před rokem

      Nice! I'm glad this video helped!! 💜 Thank you for watching!

  • @_SreejitSengupta
    @_SreejitSengupta Před rokem +1

    Thank you so so much❤️

  • @ninacobfeld6240
    @ninacobfeld6240 Před rokem +4

    Just made me smile! So lovely! So inspiring! I think music is about sharing, encouraging and enjoying! Bless you both!🥰

  • @cptdebbie
    @cptdebbie Před rokem +2

    This was so helpful to me. Thank you!!

  • @praise4him55
    @praise4him55 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this video please show me more videos that will teach me how to sing alto and tenor voice on the keyboard notes. God bless

  • @FrancisRoy
    @FrancisRoy Před 2 lety +2

    So beautiful

  • @curtishice1371
    @curtishice1371 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @tommydifranco8980
    @tommydifranco8980 Před měsícem

    I love your excitement

  • @evanglynnyiiro873
    @evanglynnyiiro873 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much 💕🌞

  • @toriblksongs
    @toriblksongs Před rokem +2

    Super great video! Beautiful duo.

  • @ancientpaths7
    @ancientpaths7 Před rokem +2

    You make making music sound so eazzzyy, breezzy and beautiful!

  • @weharmonise8549
    @weharmonise8549 Před rokem

    We really enjoyed this video. take care.

  • @user-zd4nx7nb9x
    @user-zd4nx7nb9x Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, thanks so much! Great video :)

  • @DharamPal-jn8jp
    @DharamPal-jn8jp Před rokem +3

    This is a very good lesson, and the way you have explained is awesome, thanks for sharing this knowledge.

  • @pratibimbarai7946
    @pratibimbarai7946 Před rokem

    Worth spending 9:33 mins on this.
    Perfectly explained and very clear with every details. Thanks ❤️

  • @luckybarrel7829
    @luckybarrel7829 Před rokem +2

    Very nice and entertaining!

  • @amitatriworld5403
    @amitatriworld5403 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for your lessons

  • @tonyafoster1510
    @tonyafoster1510 Před rokem +1

    What an awesome channel!

  • @pauljoneseyboy9615
    @pauljoneseyboy9615 Před rokem +1

    Lovely!

  • @samwright285
    @samwright285 Před rokem

    Oh baby!! I love it

  • @puja411
    @puja411 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much to both of you Ma'am. It was really helpful . ❤❤🙏😊