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Vocal Accompaniment Syllabus

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Syllabus Overview

Our Vocal Accompaniment Syllabus provides unique insight into the art of vocal accompaniment from the perspective of both the singer and the jazz pianist.

Who Is This Syllabus For?

  • Students who want to accompany themselves singing
  • Students who want to learn to accompany other singers
  • Students looking for insight on performing with other musicians

Learning Path

Whether you sing and play yourself, or if you want to learn to accompany others, this step-by-step syllabus is packed with actionable tips and insight to take you to the next level.

1.

Working With Vocalists - Goals & Expectations

If you're new to vocal accompaniment it's important to understand what is expected of you as an accompanist. The first lessons provide valuable tips and insight on working with singers to help you and the singer achieve the best performance possible.

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Vocal Accompaniment 101 - The Basics

When accompanying a singer, there are some really easy ways to make that singer shine. That’s the job of the accompanying pianist, to support and enhance the singer’s performance.
 In these lessons we explore the key elements of an effective accompaniment.

3.

Taking Solos & Common Endings For Vocalists

You’ve been laying off the melody and giving your singer the space to express and modify at their leisure. We now cover how to shine during your solo. We also cover the common endings that you will encounter with vocalists which include the tag ending and the rubato ending.

4.

How & Why We Need To Transpose

Transposition is the process of taking a tune in a certain key such as A Minor and changing it to another key such as C Minor. We discuss why this is important and we learn the basics of quick transposition. We break down the transposition process into 6 easy-to-follow steps.

5.

Vocal Drills & Exercises For Singers

In these lessons we explore how to accompany yourself singing and combine your talents both as a pianist and as a singer. We explain how to test your vocal range and we demonstrate vocal exercises that can help you gain valuable information about your voice.

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Vocal Jazz Piano Arrangements

For those who want to pursue the path less traveled in jazz, as the singing pianist, you will find great tips here to help you to further your craft. These tips are also valuable for those pianists who like to sing, and just want to dig deeper into the music and connect to the piano.

Courses

The Vocal Accompaniment Syllabus contains 2 courses which should be studied in the following order:

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1. How To Accompany Singers

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Course Synopsis

“How To Accompany Singers” is a vocal accompaniment course taught by Lyndol Descant – singer, jazz pianist, and composer based in Brooklyn, NYC. 



Course Lessons

  • 1. "Autumn Leaves" Studies

  • 1. 1Working With Singers: Goals & Expectations14:21
  • 1. 2Accompanying Singers: Melody, Harmony & Bass15:14
  • 1. 3Piano Accompaniment Techniques: Adding Fills18:18
  • 1. 4Taking Solos & Ending The Tune18:46
  • 2. "Summertime" Studies

  • 2. 1Transposing For The Jazz Musician21:00
  • 2. 2“Summertime” Simple Voicings09:43
  • 2. 3“Summertime” Advanced Accompaniment14:44
  • 3. Vocal Backing Tracks

  • 3. 1“Autumn Leaves” – Vocal Backing Track03:23
  • 3. 2“Autumn Leaves” – Listen & Follow02:45
  • 3. 3“Summertime” Ballad Play-A-Long05:08
  • 3. 4“Summertime” Medium Play-A-Long03:29
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2. Learn To Sing & Play With Lyndol

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Course Synopsis

Learn how to sing and play jazz standards with Lyndol Descant. Lyndol is a singing pianist, composer, and educator based in Brooklyn, NYC.

Course Lessons

  • 1. Vocal Drills & Exercises

  • 1. 1Beginner Vocal Exercises: “Body & Soul”16:37
  • 1. 2Advanced Vocal Exercises: “Body & Soul”17:12
  • 1. 31625 Turnaround Drills & Exercises08:16
  • 1. 4Find Your Vocal Range With The Piano07:51
  • 2. Jazz Standard Studies

  • 2. 1“Body & Soul” Piano Accompaniment22:42
  • 2. 2“Body & Soul” Vocal Arrangement – Advanced32:12
  • 2. 3“Dream A Little Dream” Triad Arrangement27:22
  • 2. 4“Dream A Little Dream” Chord Extensions23:24
  • 2. 5“Georgia On My Mind” Triad Arrangement20:32
  • 2. 6“Georgia On My Mind” Advanced Arrangement20:57
  • 2. 7“My Funny Valentine” Vocal Arrangement34:06
  • 2. 8“My Funny Valentine” Verse16:06

Your Teachers

Lyndol Descant

Lyndol Descant

Lyndol is a composer, singer, and pianist with a unique and uplifting musical style reflecting her travels around the world. She merges jazz vocals with rock and touches of folk. Her refined piano skills express raw emotion, especially in her improvisation.

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Jazz Trio

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Forum Threads

Ask questions to get prompt replies from our team of teachers, participate in improvisation exercises and studies, and join in the discussion with students and teachers from around the globe:

  1. Vocal Accompaniment Forum Section
  2. Share & Discover Vocal Recordings

    Vocal Accompaniment

  3. Behind The Scenes With Lyndol

    Vocal Accompaniment

  4. Practice Shortcuts For Singing Pianists

    Vocal Accompaniment

  5. How To Find Your Vocal Range

    Vocal Accompaniment

  6. 1625 Progression Practice Shortcuts

    Vocal Accompaniment

  7. The Importance Of Mouth Shapes

    Vocal Accompaniment

  8. Breath Work Exercises

    Vocal Accompaniment

  9. Advanced Breath Work Exercises

    Vocal Accompaniment

  10. How To Tackle Stage Fright

    Vocal Accompaniment

  11. Voice Tricks For Transposition

    Vocal Accompaniment

  12. Why Learn The Verses Of Jazz Standards?

    Vocal Accompaniment

  13. Pro Tip For Singers - Bubble Lips

    Vocal Accompaniment

  14. Playing Your Own Vocal Warm Ups

    Vocal Accompaniment

  15. Transposing Songs - "The Nearness Of You"

    Vocal Accompaniment

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