Everyone Can Harmonize (Part 1)

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  • čas přidán 30. 01. 2017
  • Ever wish you could sing a nice harmony along with someone? Where do you start? You start right here, with this simple concept of the common tone.
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Komentáře • 388

  • @jellbeeboy
    @jellbeeboy Před 3 lety +125

    "and if you got some talent"... Aight ima just head out

  • @reubenkeyz5131
    @reubenkeyz5131 Před 4 lety +178

    Aimee: “You gotta hold onto this note like your life depended on it.”
    Choir Altos: “Hold my beer.”

  • @Jefferson-ly5qe
    @Jefferson-ly5qe Před 7 lety +399

    I sing all my harmonies in fifths just to make Bach roll in his grave.

  • @johnstephenchessman8708
    @johnstephenchessman8708 Před 3 lety +21

    I searched "Why I Cant Harmonize" and this video title is "Everyone Can Harmonize"

  • @martinfredstrom9925
    @martinfredstrom9925 Před 7 lety +119

    This is really good basic instruction on how to start harmonizing. You might find it interesting to know that this almost exactly how I teach beginners to "street" or "woodshed" a song. In summary, its 3 simple instructions: 1)Learn the melody first, since you can't harmonize to an unknown melody. 2)Find a note that works and then DON'T move until you feel you absolutely HAVE to 3) when you do move, move the SHORTEST possible distance. Rinse and repeat :) This method can be used for multiple (at least 3) harmony parts both above and below the melody line, assuming the singer can at least find their own first unique starting note.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Před 7 lety +10

      +Martin Fredstrom I think you're a genius. 😍

    • @samdavid4353
      @samdavid4353 Před 5 lety +2

      hey martin sir ... can you plz teach me ... its a request

    • @saintphormula
      @saintphormula Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the insight sir. How I wish I get in contact with you. You seem to know a lot 🙏🙏

    • @Canadianforestfairy
      @Canadianforestfairy Před rokem

      Is there an app that can tell you which your unique starting note is if you are unsure

    • @stevieG.
      @stevieG. Před 11 měsíci

      @@Canadianforestfairy You don't need an app you just trust your subconscious inner ear to produce where it wants you to go

  • @tolfpeck
    @tolfpeck Před 6 lety +79

    This alone just expanded my understanding of music theory in general. Your layman's approach is quite useful and just inspires me to seek out things like this myself. Thank you so much.

  • @michikodesu
    @michikodesu Před 3 lety +35

    I’ve always sang “1st soprano” in choir so I’ve never learned to harmonize. I want to audition for my church’s worship team but knowing how to harmonize on the spot is a requirement. Thank you for this series. I pray this helps!

    • @DancingL704
      @DancingL704 Před rokem +1

      I’m in the same boat, audition for church coming up 🙏💕🎶

    • @nyxculp9290
      @nyxculp9290 Před rokem +1

      Same.
      I started really listening for the harmonies in songs I know.
      I can hear them now on any song.
      I started learning music theory to help.
      Now when I try to sing harmony, it ebbs and flows like the waves on an ocean.
      I am excited for the progress I made, and will continue to keep practicing.

    • @thebigness71
      @thebigness71 Před 4 měsíci

      Same here. I'm auditioning next week for the worship team. I've never been trained and have only sang lead. Progress is being made and I'm hearing it better. 🤞

  • @chrisholland3552
    @chrisholland3552 Před 7 lety +2

    Fantastic. Thank you, Aimee. This and part 2 are going to help me so much. 😃

  • @prajna_ananda
    @prajna_ananda Před rokem +1

    This is super enlightening and your authentic personality and humor are refreshing!

  • @dljensen9882
    @dljensen9882 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Love your personality and your way of teaching!

  • @aksesorishouse7804
    @aksesorishouse7804 Před 4 lety +8

    this is the best tutorial to start a harmony at the easiest way! Thanks a bunch Aimee!!!

  • @michaelcamilleri9997
    @michaelcamilleri9997 Před 2 lety +1

    What a comforting introduction! Thank you.

  • @danielbliss6367
    @danielbliss6367 Před rokem +1

    Watching this has helped me understand how to form harmonies on my own. Thanks for this.

  • @alanyost4061
    @alanyost4061 Před 3 lety +3

    Very cool and practical approach. Loving it - thanks!

  • @TheArtofSongs
    @TheArtofSongs Před 7 lety +2

    Great tutorial. You've got a load of really useful videos on your channel. I'm super impressed

  • @richardalobi1788
    @richardalobi1788 Před rokem +5

    I love you so much, you have saved me from weekly embarrassment during our choir rehearsals... This video is the answer to my many questions. Often times they expect me to just get it right yet no one explains to me how. Richard from Nigeria.

  • @chandrakantsahu3755
    @chandrakantsahu3755 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for explaining everything so clearly.I believe I can sing well too,because of you.

  • @lowkeynonymous570
    @lowkeynonymous570 Před 4 lety +13

    OMG YOU EXPLAINED THIS IN THE EASIEST WAY

  • @delgdar
    @delgdar Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much. The best and most practical explanation I have found on making up a harmony line.

  • @dywili
    @dywili Před 2 lety +2

    when the video started I forwarded a couple of minutes cause I thought she talked to much, later in the video I kept rewinding. I'm definitely re-watching this and subscribing. Damn she's good

  • @timkeaveny8884
    @timkeaveny8884 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for this new series on singing harmony. I have been singing in church choir about 4 years now and you have shown me quite easily some of the parts I have been singing. I have always liked to hear harmonies in popular songs. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

  • @WolfgangSaus
    @WolfgangSaus Před rokem +1

    That's really great. You break it down so that it's understandable and usable to anybody. A great teaching skill.

  • @MrMelancobar
    @MrMelancobar Před 6 lety +3

    Simply beautiful, beautifully simple... can´t love you more... Thanks!!! Greetings from Argentina

  • @RSProduxx
    @RSProduxx Před 7 lety +107

    i´m so happy i found you, seriously. Although i got to some of this stuff by myself, you help me actually understanding WHAT i´m doing ;)
    Funny how simple things can be, if someone explains them in the right way. And kinda sad how my teacher in school, who´s job it was, never actually explained anything...
    Thank you.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Před 7 lety +12

      RSProduxx i'm sorry too. Sometimes teachers get burned out too early. I'm glad you are learning now. Thanks so much for watching and for your nice comments.

    • @RSProduxx
      @RSProduxx Před 7 lety +1

      you´re most welcome :)

    • @Chip10008
      @Chip10008 Před 6 lety

      RSProduxx i

  • @caroltaylor4282
    @caroltaylor4282 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you with all my heart. I used to be able to sing complex harmony by ear but it’s like I’ve lost it completely. Singing on a praise team and a small bluesy group is very difficult and I seem to be really struggling. I’m fine and totally able to do the higher and lower harmony in a trio or just in the congregation, but up on the stage with the sound equipment in my ears, I’m dead to harmony.
    So I will simplify and go with the one note

  • @AnushaSinghOfficial
    @AnushaSinghOfficial Před 3 lety +2

    This song sounds so lovely in ur voice

  • @clanntara
    @clanntara Před rokem +5

    Brilliant and thank you. That's the best and easiest to follow "how to harmonise" tuition video I've seen yet on CZcams... and I've watched a lot! 👏

  • @bananahammock9227
    @bananahammock9227 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for educating me this little introduction to harmony. ❤️

  • @catbach8525
    @catbach8525 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you....loving lessons with you......Many things that seemed "complicated"....or "out there"....are becoming simple and centered....loving it...I too, feel very happy and grateful to have found you...thanks you very much..I am having so much fun..!!

  • @oladayoowoeye3678
    @oladayoowoeye3678 Před 6 lety +3

    This channel should have more than a million subscribers. aimee, you are realllly great.

  • @HomeFreeinmySUV
    @HomeFreeinmySUV Před 6 lety +1

    You make it MUST easier, more understandable than other videos...THANKS!!!

  • @claramanuella539
    @claramanuella539 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video was so enlightening, thank you for the tips!

  • @xzchc
    @xzchc Před 7 lety +26

    If only I could prevent myself from jumping to the notes the melody voice sings. I had such a hard time keeping that middle c in Hey Jude, even when singing along with you... (I had no problem to hear when it sounded good or bad, though.)

  • @mbakucharles5302
    @mbakucharles5302 Před 6 lety +10

    Infact I'm happy to say the lessons everyone can harmonise has helped me a lot

  • @Simon-IFF
    @Simon-IFF Před 2 lety +1

    Such a beautiful voice!

  • @MrGlennhumphreys
    @MrGlennhumphreys Před 7 lety

    just love this video! thanks a million... it's like knowing things you do instinctively but never knew why... now i do...it's because of the C note in all the chords... love it

  • @gregpsalmwriter
    @gregpsalmwriter Před 4 lety +6

    That is freaking genius. First time this has made sense to me after countless video’s.

  • @reggiewatkins_
    @reggiewatkins_ Před 5 lety +2

    WOW thank you!! This was incredibly helpful for me. Youre a really great teacher!

  • @nan3271
    @nan3271 Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant! My kind of teacher. Thank you very much.

  • @richievdang
    @richievdang Před rokem

    Thanks, Aimee, for sharing your generous and inspiring musicianship treasures with all of us. Your teaching and content are clear creative and comprehensive; I learn so much and get excited to play and sing (piano, guitar, drums) after watching one of your videos. Keep on keepin on!

  • @brianmacdonald9890
    @brianmacdonald9890 Před 3 lety +3

    These tips are so helpful to me . I play guitar but am attempting to sing .

  • @theuniversalconnection3510

    I absolutely love this. You’re great at this. I harmonize quite naturally but I must admit that there are some really difficult songs to work with. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Keep up the good work. Blessings! ❤

  • @KIDFERDIE
    @KIDFERDIE Před rokem +1

    Thank you. I'm 51 years old and I love to sing harmonies. Today I have learned this simple trick. Nobody taught me this when I was singing in chorus and choir during my younger days! 😀

  • @felitiabrown1246
    @felitiabrown1246 Před 4 lety +13

    Never heard of Hey Jude.....but I'm trying to learn harmonies🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @Adam-kg4on
    @Adam-kg4on Před 6 lety

    You have the most beautiful accent. It’s so soothing!
    Great vid, thanks!

  • @boadicea52
    @boadicea52 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Aimee. Great tip. I'm a gonna do it!

  • @irenapaz8714
    @irenapaz8714 Před rokem +1

    This was fantastic, and so enjoyable , even for us who are not really musically inclined, other than maybe sang in church choir in 6th grade. My passion is to sing harmony, even if taught it for only a few specific songs, as mentioned. But when y ou suggest these tips, it makes some sense, and is exhilarating, when it sounds right! Thank you so much for your very well thought out, articulate, video with some great demonstration examples. Yes, you totally make us feel happy, who want to, make up a harmony part! Thanks again, for your beautiful service, instruction, style, and your voice is absolutely breathlessly enjoyable, no matter what voice you sing, or what range, lol! Ty agin Aimee Nolte Music!

  • @chrisbryson5720
    @chrisbryson5720 Před 7 lety

    You're an amazing teacher luv, you really are.

  • @lindasmith6668
    @lindasmith6668 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! This is a great way to start learning harmony.

  • @stuartmoore6310
    @stuartmoore6310 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Aimee. I've been struggling with singing the harmony part with the folks I play with because I always want to go to the melody line. Even when I practice my part endlessly it's often a struggle to get it right. This has taught me that I don't necessarily have to sing a specific harmony line as long as the note or notes I'm singing mesh with the melody line. The master at this was David Crosby with Crosby Stills Nash & (sometimes) Young.
    He also was the harmony magician with The Byrds.

  • @johnstephen4198
    @johnstephen4198 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff Aimee. l just learnt a lot from you. Will be moving on to part 2 right now! Thank you.

  • @davidlingard7369
    @davidlingard7369 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow that’s made it a lot clearer,great lesson thank you.

  • @AnushaSinghOfficial
    @AnushaSinghOfficial Před 3 lety +2

    How beautifully you sing...

  • @jesus20yr
    @jesus20yr Před rokem +1

    I love the way you start us off. Even though I can read music, Play the violin, plus a little piano and guitar, it would be helpful to actually see (I’m primarily a visual learner-but can sing and play music by ear) you play the difference between a half steps in the whole steps on the piano. I imagine it with you especially helpful for people who don’t read music Or play instruments.

  • @adhammanongsong6802
    @adhammanongsong6802 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Aimee . I've learned from it! ❣️

  • @notafraidtothink
    @notafraidtothink Před 3 lety +2

    Omg...I'm welling up. Thank you. I've been wondering about this forever.

  • @DEMONPLAGUE
    @DEMONPLAGUE Před rokem +1

    You are a great teacher. Thank you

  • @francescad6070
    @francescad6070 Před 4 lety +13

    Love this. I sing on our worship team. I am pretty new at it, but I do not know how to sing harmony. This is really helpful

  • @ronharrington228
    @ronharrington228 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool trick! Getting “started“ gives me a place to stand when I get lost. Thanks!!!

  • @sarkaclark1403
    @sarkaclark1403 Před rokem +1

    How wonderful, I can harmonize! I used to be like your husband but now I understand. Thank you very very much.

  • @sehtihrdenhutdortaufdersta3857

    Very interesting trick. I defenitely go to experiment on it 😀. Thank you to the charming teacher 😊

  • @MoPoppins
    @MoPoppins Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was an exciting epiphany for me!! I love trying to harmonize w/ songs, to make them sound more interesting, but sometimes I hit the wrong note, and I love me a good algorithm, so THANK YOU, AIMEE! 🙏

  • @StephenCooteNZ
    @StephenCooteNZ Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you ! Best wishes from New Zealand.

  • @marcossislande
    @marcossislande Před 2 lety +1

    That's really cool and eye opening! Thanks

  • @Judi4Him4Ever
    @Judi4Him4Ever Před rokem +1

    Oh my goodness! I just found this and I’m so happy! I know NOTHING about music, except that I love to sing (and I can carry a tune). I’ve “sang” alto all my life, but never understood how to harmonize. Like your husband, I just have to memorize the alto if it’s taught to me, and then I’m fine. I’m going to put this phone next to my shower and practice! 🎶 I agree with others. You are an amazing teacher.

  • @bgnkbruening
    @bgnkbruening Před 5 lety +1

    I tried the common note trick with Harry Archer and Harlan Thompson’s “I Love You.” In the key of F, you can get by with just three notes: A, Bb, and B.

  • @hazystudios
    @hazystudios Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent, not the same thing one hears everywhere else. I know the theory, root, 3rd and 5th, but I just want something to practice finding a harmony part to any song, creating a part and fitting in when rwo voices are singing without getting on their parts. I think this little excercise will help.
    Thank you!

  • @johanandre5338
    @johanandre5338 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos! Keep being awesome!

  • @jorgeparr3002
    @jorgeparr3002 Před rokem +1

    You are simply AWESOME Aimee 🎉😂😂😂❤

  • @sheilafeaver8605
    @sheilafeaver8605 Před 4 lety

    Wow Aimee you sure make learning fun ,this from a 65 plus music lover .
    Thanks from NL Canada

  • @Timo_Schoepp
    @Timo_Schoepp Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great video, thank you very much!

  • @qinghe9669
    @qinghe9669 Před 5 lety +4

    Why I feel so relax when I see you... nobody can give this feeling to me even my family.... thanks to your videos 🤗

    • @starttherebellion9146
      @starttherebellion9146 Před 5 lety

      It's the warm smile. Isn't it great when a teacher does that? Makes learning so much more comfortable. That's how I was able to teach my nephew when no one else in the family could get him to pay attention, because they just scolded him and I smiled and was nice instead. - There's an old saying, you get more bees with honey than vinegar!

  • @fyloupourvous1204
    @fyloupourvous1204 Před 3 lety

    Thank you... didn’t know that trick and you are really sweet to listen to 🥰

  • @wecology
    @wecology Před 7 lety +5

    I really like how all your videos remind us to involve the whole body in music: listening, singing, and playing. Yes, of course it's all the same thing just using different senses, and you can do it wherever you happen to be-- on a skateboard or a keyboard! I am a bit isolated (1000km from any 'city' of 50,000+ ) so your personal examples and quality instruction are a lifesaver for learning jazz from the inside-out. Thanks so much.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Před 7 lety +2

      +Michael LaFlamme 🙏🏼🙌🏼

  • @tonyafoster1510
    @tonyafoster1510 Před rokem +1

    So awesome thank you for this channel!

  • @manzijames3326
    @manzijames3326 Před 5 lety +2

    You did give me a good tip. You are the best!!.

  • @Sturmhut
    @Sturmhut Před 4 lety +1

    This is super helpful - thank you!

  • @darksideme28
    @darksideme28 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi... I'm from Indonesia
    I love your video
    Tq for the lesson..

  • @kelsistanley9457
    @kelsistanley9457 Před rokem +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you 😊

  • @blooey5231
    @blooey5231 Před 2 lety +1

    well done.. the first time i learnt anything about harmonies...thank you

  • @TheJewellian
    @TheJewellian Před 3 lety +1

    what a great teacher!

  • @mieliessdelampo5705
    @mieliessdelampo5705 Před rokem +1

    Thank you You are cool and you voice is very nice clear Love your teach. Style

  • @LuismsmC
    @LuismsmC Před 6 lety +14

    I don't even know which video to comment on. Just wanted to say that I love your channel. There is something about you truly inspiring, familiar, sweet, motherly... I don't know how to describe it. Not sure if you remind me of someone or its just your ability to come through as such a good and interesting person I totally relate to. Even the way you express yourself, gestures and all, it has such a classy and discrete feel to it. Is that the jazz in you? Wish you all the best and a lot of success. Greetings from Portugal

  • @leeclarke8993
    @leeclarke8993 Před 6 lety +3

    Aimee your bringing harmony into the world!

  • @federicorossi8587
    @federicorossi8587 Před 7 lety +5

    I like how it sounds the melody with only c and d. I am from argentina your videos are great you are a,great musician and teacher!

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Před 7 lety

      Federico rossi good! Those are nice notes together. :)

  • @gerardc4588
    @gerardc4588 Před 3 lety +1

    Great explanation, thank you!!

  • @jipes
    @jipes Před 3 lety +1

    Brillant demonstration !

  • @adunzoroq33
    @adunzoroq33 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful !!! Thank you 💗

  • @emeraldjonz.
    @emeraldjonz. Před 5 lety +6

    I was put in a choir and I can't sing. A female who is told to sing tenor. I always feel strange and don't know what I'm supposed to do.you've exp!ained it perfectly. Thanks

  • @kaptnkirk2740
    @kaptnkirk2740 Před rokem +3

    I am excited... (begin of video!)
    I do it like your husband: can sing learned parts and can sing sight-reading if it's not too difficult. But can't sing spontaneous a second voice - especially parallels.
    After ending the last video, I tell you my progress. 😇

  • @choochoochooseyou
    @choochoochooseyou Před 7 lety +1

    I'm not musical whatsoever but I stumbled upon your channel and I'm hooked just watching you.

  • @guitarretreats
    @guitarretreats Před 6 lety +2

    Fantastic lesson thank you x

  • @kittykritic8113
    @kittykritic8113 Před 2 lety +2

    This is actually pretty helpful thank you

  • @oldschoolkrist
    @oldschoolkrist Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @mettelyngholm4541
    @mettelyngholm4541 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanx for this. I learned a lot

  • @mikechrissan
    @mikechrissan Před 7 lety

    Brilliant as usual!

  • @jennhawkins5356
    @jennhawkins5356 Před rokem +1

    Good job simplifying this!

  • @murraycameron4207
    @murraycameron4207 Před 3 lety +1

    Really good singer and teacher

  • @joycelee6254
    @joycelee6254 Před 5 lety

    You're amazing You've helped me so much!

  • @verfran
    @verfran Před rokem +1

    that's a great technique. like it