Singing AND playing

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RS17
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Singing AND playing

Post by RS17 »

Hi

Does anyone have any tips on how to learn to sing whilst playing? I can get the strumming pattern fine but as soon as I open my mouth I completely loose all rhythm. I can kind of keep a very simple pattern going but beyond that, nothing.

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Hi RS.

It sounds like you're thinking too much about it. Try tapping your foot while you sing - essentially this is no different from playing rhythm guitar.
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Post by olly »

Just relax into it. Start by thinking of the song melody in your head, then move onto humming it the you will be able to sing and play.
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