Songs for a begining singer?

[it'sjustshowbiz]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:08pm

Hi,

I'm just starting singing lessons and my teacher wants me to bring in three musical theater songs I would like to work on. What suggestions would you have for a young adult female? I'm looking for something easy.

Thanks!

[Juliash]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:12pm

Why don't you buy one of these books, you can find them almost anywhere...just find your voice type.


Singers Musical Theatre Anthologies

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:16pm

What's your range?

[it'sjustshowbiz]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:18pm

^
I'm such a beginner that I can't even answer that question! But I can't sing very high, if that helps. :)


And thanks for the book link!
Updated On: 8/26/08 at 09:18 PM

[jeff_thedancer]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:49pm

mabie start with musicals that interest you before you work on material you should learn ie. pre 1970's. if you like rock sing rent or spring awakening...if you like pop try bare or wicked....enjoy the start so you want to continue and sing what makes you like to sing...

but IMO you should include a rogers and hammerstein or gilbert & sullivan or earlier piece. its allways good to have a few classics in your book.and its solid foundation for learning corect placements...Just have fun!!

[Juliash]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 9:53pm

Yes. Classical training is the best :)

I'm wicked biased.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 10:01pm

You might want to try a song from Cabaret or Chicago.
I Cain't Say No from Oklahoma! might work.
Always True to You and Why Can't You Behave from Kiss Me, Kate.

[it'sjustshowbiz]

Posted: 8/26/08 at 10:01pm

Thanks! There are quite a few songs I like from recent musicals, but I have a hard time figuring out what will be the easiest for me to learn. Any suggestions from Side Show or Gypsy?

Thanks again for your help!

[Juliash]

Posted: 8/27/08 at 10:44am

Who Will Love Me As I Am (from Sideshow), maybe? It's pretty in the middle for most of the song...