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How to Create an A Cappella Song by Carl Hose

A cappella music is performed without instrumental accompaniment, usually with more than one voice. An effective song done a cappella incorporates strong lyrics with a vocal musical arrangement. The variety of a cappella styles ranges from classical choir to barbershop quartet to the style known as do-wop, made popular in the 1950s. Here's how you can create an a capella song for you and your vocal group.

Things You'll Need:
blank music staff paper ,notebook, pencil, digital recorder and an eraser

Instructions
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      Write a song that features the members of your vocal group. Typically you will have a high, two mid-range and a bass voice. You can write the lyrics on music staff paper and notate in traditional music notation if one or more of the members of your group are familiar with music notation, but many vocal groups performing a capella simply write lyrics in a notebook and indicate the parts by labeling the lyrics with an s (soprano), a (alto), t (tenor), and b (bass). Choose the method most effective for your vocal group.
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      Arrange the song before you begin rehearsal. This will require you and your group to brainstorm. Work with one or two parts at a time, determining which vocalist will sing the root of the chord and which one will sing the third and fifth.song. Record your rehearsal sessions so you can hear anything that doesn't work.
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    4. Consider using the bass as the root of the chord, with alternate passing tones to add movement to the piece. With no music backing the vocals, every singer needs to fill the space of the song.
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      Consider arranging your vocal parts so each voice gets a chance to shine. This can be accomplished by alternating the lead melody for each voice throughout your song. It's a good idea to avoid giving the bass a lead role, though, because you want to keep that voice as the rhythmic support.
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      Rehearse your song once you've decided on the distribution of the voice roles in your song. Record your rehearsal sessions so you can hear anything that doesn't work.


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