Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Singorama Product Review

By Melodee Formosa

Music is one of the many constants in this world, like death and taxes. And just like death and taxes, it is a tricky matter. The music industry has been idealized for the last fifty years. The artists, musicians and singers alike, are glorified in such a manner that almost makes everyone want to be a part of the industry or to be them.

Music has been and is always being the universal language. Music is more than a money-making engine.. no boundaries, no limit, and no race. It tells stories from the heart and to the heart. Music also helps brain development, this is why it's better to expose your children to music at an early age. Music can also hone social and emotional skills.

Across America, music classes are being cut out of the school curriculum because of lack of funding. This is why taking private lessons or self-studying is the next resort of people who really want to learn about music. Good thing about learning how to sing is that you can actually do it on your own with the help of singing book guides and software.

One of the best singing guides that you can find out there is "Singorama." It claims to be able to help you learn how to sing like a professional singer. Singorama has a two-part program. A beginner's book and advanced book. It also comes with a "Singorama Mini Recording Studio" that trains the users musical ears, as well as helps the users with the exercises. You also get to receive a bonus access to an e-book called "The Ultimate Guide To Reading Music."

The beginner's book talks about the history of music and the definition of singing. It also talks about how a sound is being produced and how your body parts affect the quality of your voice. The beginner's book is basically about art of music and the science of singing. Emily Mander, the writer of the book, put stress on the importance of learning the art and science in learning how to sing. The approach can benefit all those who takes singing seriously and want a clear and better understanding about the voice mechanism.

The fundamentals of music, discovering your singing voice, identifying your vocal range, the difference between tone and pitch, the concepts and jargon of music are the things you can learn from Singorama. These things are in fact the building blocks of your future singing prowess.

The program of Singorama doesn't just talk about the theory. All the lessons and step-by-step instruction to do a particular vocal exercise is followed up by sample audio tools that you can listen to. This, definitely, will give the user a better understanding of the all the lessons. Because they're not only provided with theories and "how to do" the vocal exercises manual, they can actually compare their voice with the sample audio tools, which gives them capability to find out if they're doing the exercises correctly.

It also comes with a "SINGORAMA! Virtual Piano" for you to figure out notes and master singing techniques. The SINGORAMA! Mini Recording Studio, on the other hand, is used to review your efforts.

Singorama has also a great teaching style. Terms used are easy to understand, which makes the commitment to music bearable to anyone who really want to learn to sing. For every musical jargon used, there's also a follow up explanation which makes you feel that you are actually learning from a voice teacher. At the end of each chapter, a summary is written and probable questions that you may wander about are anticipated and talked about throughout the series.

The only drawback of this program is that it is too detailed. Now, I know that I am contradicting the first highlighted good point. But this book is not meant for people who are looking into singing as a mere talent to be sharpened. "Singorama!" has a very detailed learning process that would actually require commitment from its reader, a person who is looking into making a career out of it. Although it was made fun, the in depth analysis of singing and the music itself can be overwhelming.

Overall, "Singorama!" is a good deal. In spite of it being heavy on the theory and technical aspect of singing, the meticulousness gives you your money's worth. Emily Mander has included a myriad of advices to help you find your own voice, your own style, and your own will to succeed. Like what she said in her introductory piece, "this book is ultimately about your voice, your singing, and your musical future!

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