Singing AND playing

RS17 · Post by **RS17** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:28 pm

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.

Thanks

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:31 am

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.

Post by **olly** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:31 pm

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.