I'm in chorus, and I sing by ear?!


Question:

I'm in chorus, and I sing by ear?

I love to sing! I'm in chorus, but I can't read notes. My chorus teacher sings it, and I sing it back. I don't look at the notes. I don't know what any ofthe notes mean, and I'm going into 9th grade. I'm scared if my teacher finds out I can't read music, I will be kicked out of chorus. I'm just like nick cannon in drumline, if you have seen that movie. My teacher said I'm one of the good singers in chorus, I'm on her special list! I always try out for musicals, and usually get a big part that involoves singing, I'm an alto, and can sing like a guy if I really try to. I went to NYSSMA which is this thing where you get a song and you have to sing it to a judge. They judge you on everything, I went for the first time this year, and got an outstanding (23 out of 28)! The only thing that killed me was the sight signing, which I got a 1 on out of 4. Everything else including my pitch and tone and stuff were 3's and 4's. I really suck at reading notes, I don't even know the basics!

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5 days ago
Should I tell my teacher I can't read music, or just go with the flow?

5 days ago
When I was in elementary school, they did teach me notes. But I did'nt pay attention. I did'nt think I would grow to love singing sooooo much. I figured that I did'nt need to learn it. Now, I regret it so much, because everyone is ahead of me in my grade.=(

5 days ago
O, Katelyn I'm 14, I'm going into 9th grade! How old are you?


Answers:

Hey I think it would be best if you told your teacher. You could change your life completely. I t would be tragic if you never developed a real talent, It sounds like you do. I myself am self taught and started out the same way. Relying on only my ear. Let me tell you I didn't tell my chorus coach and I regretted it. You are going to want the training and education in music fundamentals and theory. Its the best thing for you. Especially if you have natural talent like yourself. So give yourself the best shot at success. Learn what you need to learn right away. You will truly develop a talent you can rely on. The musical life is still a ladder.


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