Can anyone learn to sing?

Can anyone learn to sing?

Choose the vocabulary with the correct definition

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a melody

• to compare yourself with somebody

• to make something longer or wider

• a musical tune

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to stretch

• to make something longer or wider

• to injure a muscle by using too much force

• to compare yourself with somebody

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vocal range

• a teacher who gives private singing lessons

• from the lowest note you can sing to the highest

• to injure a muscle by using too much force

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to strain

• to injure a muscle by using too much force

• to make something longer or wider

• a musical tune

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to put yourself up against somebody

• to injure a muscle by using too much force

• a musical tune

• to compare yourself with somebody

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I’m not going to bother

• I’m not going to make an effort or try hard

• from the lowest note you can sing to the highest

• to compare yourself with somebody

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a vocal coach

• a teacher who gives private singing lessons

• to compare yourself with somebody

• a musical tune

Check your understanding: true or false 

Choose True or False for these sentences. 

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Jay believes that anyone can learn to sing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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You should try to sing in a melody as a starting point.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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It’s good to compare yourself to a great singer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Jay hasn’t worked with any famous singers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Vocal scales help to stretch your vocal range.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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You need to have some tension in your voice.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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You need to strain your voice.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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You should relax your neck and shoulders.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_{Check your language: gap fill – giving advice}

Complete the gaps with a word from the box.

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You _______ put yourself up against great singers when you are just beginning.

• should

• shouldn’t

• make sure

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It’s important to _______ that you get the tension in your voice but not the strain.

• imperative

• make sure

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In all the exercises that you do, it’s __________ that you relax your outer muscles.

• imperative

• make sure

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_______________ make sure before you tackle any exercise that you’re nice and relaxed.

• You’ve got to

• shouldn’t

• should

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If you want to sing higher notes, you _______________ practice scales to stretch your vocal range

• should

• should

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______ to practice every day if you want to learn fast.

• It’s a good idea

• You’ve got to

• make sure

_{Check your grammar: matching – first conditional}

Match the sentence with the correct other half.

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Jay believes anyone can sing

• if they’ve got melody in their voice.

• you will stretch your vocal range

• you’ve got to make sure that you’re nice and relaxed.

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If you want to start singing,

• a good starting point would be to sing just a little bit higher than your speaking voice.

• you will stretch your vocal range.

• you’ve got to make sure that you’re nice and relaxed.

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Some people think, ‘if I can’t sing like an Usher or an Amy Winehouse,

• the next great singer could be you!

• then I’m not even going to bother.’

• you will stretch your vocal range.

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If you practise vocal scales every day,

• you will stretch your vocal range.

• a good starting point would be to sing just a little bit higher than your speaking voice.

• you’ve got to make sure that you’re nice and relaxed.

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If you are straining your neck and shoulder muscles,

• you’ve got to make sure that you’re nice and relaxed.

• then I’m not even going to bother.’

• the next great singer could be you!

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If you follow Jay’s advice,

• the next great singer could be you!

• then I’m not even going to bother.’

• a good starting point would be to sing just a little bit higher than your speaking voice.

_{Check your grammar: multiple choice –}

_{infinitive or gerund}

Choose the best word to complete these sentences. 

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Can anyone learn ...?

• sing

• to sing

• singing

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... is basically producing a melody above your normal speaking voice.

• Sing

• To sing

• Singing

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There is a way of ... your vocal cords.

• stretch

• to stretch

• stretching

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Practice vocal scales every day ... your vocal range.

• stretch

• to stretch

• stretching

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It’s important ... sure that you get the tension in your voice but not the strain.

• make

• to make

• making

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It’s imperative that you ... all your outer muscles.

• relax

• to relax

• relaxing

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Jay believes that anyone can learn to sing.

• TRUE

• FALSE