How do you know if
you have a good voice?
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That's a great question.
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What is a good voice?
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The answer to that
has two parts really.
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First, the vocal
sound needs to be pleasing.
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That of course is subjective.
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It depends upon the
ear of the listener,
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and opinions will vary widely.
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I listen to some
successful singers,
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and I can't find
anything I like sometimes.
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I hear others who touch my
heart who will never make it
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professionally. Those judgments
are all based on who I am,
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my cultural background,
and what I just happen to like.
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The second part
is more objective.
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I believe there are
certain elements of singing that
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need to be there for any
style, from Bach to Rock.
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Including jazz, gospel, R
and B, areas like pleasing sound
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accurate pitch, and
under- standable words are not
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negotiable in my mind and
most people can learn these
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elements. But can
you successfully yourself
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in these areas? Probably not.
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You will need neutral feedback
from someone with training
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and musical
experience than yourself.
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A voice teacher, a
choir director or other
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trained singers
is your best bet.
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So, if you think others
might want to hear you sing,
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seek out opinions and
support from vocal instructors.
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And keep in mind, God
always wants to hear your voice
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praising Him.
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There is never a tone more
beautiful than the human voice
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singing of the
saving grace of Christ.
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