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To ask whether you can sing?

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 01:30

I can sing, but I don't, because I'm shy.
I sang once in public in a pub and apparently everyone was talking about me the next day (I was really proud to hear that). That gives me every sort of stage fright and fear of performance failure that you might imagine, so I haven't sung since.
I sound a bit like this woman when I sing...

So I can 'carry a tune' but I'm never going to set the world on fire!

My dd can sing, but not x-factor level, she's just good at carrying a tune 'I can get by' as she says herself.

Less about me.

I'd love to hear from any singers - I think it's a beautiful talent that you either have or haven't. Anyone who's a shower singer care to share?

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peachesandclean · 12/04/2019 01:38

I've been told by countless people I can sing but I don't believe I can.

My mum is a professional singer who does lots of gigs and has quite a following. One time I went to one of her gigs and she convinced me to get up and sing a song with her, which I did, and I was so embarrassed, I haven't sung in public like that since.

I would absolutely love to be a singer, I enjoy it so much but the fact I sound so different when singing in front of people (I think it's the nerves), I never could

I do sing karaokes on youtube when I am home alone and I have a great time lol

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 01:40

Aw, I'll come to your next Karaoke party. We can have great fun!

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 01:41

My ex told me that I'd put rats out of a mill (he was no Pavarotti himself) lol!

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 01:45

My Dad thinks I sound like this singer

But I don't have a sweet voice, I've a more gritty voice or something.

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Chocolatedeficitdisorder · 12/04/2019 01:46

I can't sing but we discovered that my Dd could sing when she was in primary school. She's developed into a Classical Soprano, and apparently has a Coloratura voice with unusually powerful top notes (according to judging notes).

She's 20 now and has sung in music festivals, choirs, numerous concerts, operas and competitions. She's had an awesome time and travelled to great places, including singing in the Carnegie Hall in New York last year. She has learned and sung songs in Latin, Italian, French, German, Norwegian and Chinese. She chose not to go attempt a full-time singing career but I think she will always find somewhere to sing.

Singing has been an amazing part of her childhood and youth, given her wonderful experiences and made her many friends.

I so wish I could sing!

Spartak · 12/04/2019 01:52

I have the most awful singing voice sadly. Can't hold a tune.
However, give me a couple of beers, and just because I can't sing, it doesn't mean I won't sing!

SilverBangle · 12/04/2019 01:54

I can't sing a note in tune. I can't dance either. DH can't either (He's probably worse than me, if that's possible).

DD is a pretty good singer. I have no idea where her singing genes came from. She must be the milkmans 😂😂😂

Keepthebloodynoisedown · 12/04/2019 01:58

I can sing. Not well, but loudly and enthusiastically along to songs I don’t know all the words too

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:00

Sounds like she's above what I'm talking about here lol. I can sort of sing, but nothing that would have me awing a choir teacher on any planet!
I'd love to be able to sing. My dd sounds a bit like me incidentally when she sings. She's never going to be Adele, but she puts emotion into her singing which is either in you or not.

There's one song that I love but I can't sing out loud because I cry, as in great big sobs. Let me try to find it.

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:02

This is the one that I start to cry singing lol

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:04

I just start to cry at the beginning of the second verse where it says 'in her little bag she carried.....'

Not sure why.

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:07

It's a song about emigration to America from Ireland and the line before the one I break down at is something like 'the first to cross the threshold was Annie Moore from Ireland of all of 15 years'.
I've actually researched her, and she was the first to enter Ellis Island as she was so young and she had a little brother with her and there were Belgians/German/Italians and they put her to the front.
I just can't sing it.

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:16

Actually found where I've found my story from

It's this link

I've tried so many times to learn this song. I just can't get through the second verse though.

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Apoiads · 12/04/2019 02:17

Love this line 'courage is your passport when you're all of 15 years'

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Siameasy · 12/04/2019 07:19

I can sing a little bit, for fun (although it’s questionable if anyone else finds it fun😂). My dad is a singer and I think his dad was as well. Remember when pop idol was a lot more amateur? In one of the earlier series they made people sing SClub 7’s Reach and I can hit the top note which was what they were after.
I was told by a singing teacher that most people have the ability to sing and like most things you can improve with practise. There are some people tho who will never be able to sing and others with natural talent like any other skill. People like Beyoncé have been singing since they were tiny plus some natural talent.

wineandroses1 · 12/04/2019 07:31

My husband is a tenor. He says everyone can sing, and everyone should sing as statistically singers live longer! Singing well is more about listening - if you can’t sing in tune it is probably because you haven’t learnt to listen and then reproduce that sound. It is something you can learn. DH says everyone can sing (if they have a speaking voice - exceptions would be those with throat conditions or those that smoke so much that they damage their voices).

If you want to sing join a community choir. Do it lots and the more you do it the better you’ll sing. It is a muscular activity and to do it well you have to practice and get ‘fit’ at it.

Thatsashame · 12/04/2019 07:35

My dh thinks i can... i dont thnk so. I sing in private with the kids. Any one else i clam up...including dh because he goes on about it too much. He gets offended because i refuse to sing infront of him. I have pointed out if you stop puttting me on the spot i would sing while cooking etc or woth the kids when he is there but he makes such a performance out of it it is just damn right annoying and embarassing so i refuse because it makes me very upset

Thatsashame · 12/04/2019 07:36

My sisters singing teacher said i was very good at copying others after listening....i agree with that because i tend to copy the way others speak unintentionally.... i feel really awkward but cant stop... but i think it makes me more approachable apparently...

TheBitchOfTheVicar · 12/04/2019 07:39

I can sing and I love it. I am very involved with the community choir movement. From this perspective, what I love most is that you don't need any musical experience or knowledge to get involved and have a great time.

LettuceLeave · 12/04/2019 07:40

I can sing and have done a bunch of solo performances... but I prefer to be apart of a choir. I don't like the awkwardness of not knowing how to stand when I'm on my own. And I really love to harmonise as part of a group and sing as one big voice! There's something so powerful about a choir when it's done right 😁 (same with a solo singer though of course).

stucknoue · 12/04/2019 07:40

I'm not great but both my DD's sing and one is considering conservatoire

JenniferJareau · 12/04/2019 07:41

I sing exceptionally well but I don't have the confidence and thick hide needed for a career in singing.

Disturbedone · 12/04/2019 07:41

Ex pro here. I sound like the bearded lady from the greatest showman 😂
My daughter says I sound like the woman from dream girls though.
I haven't sung since I got sick and now terrified that I have lost my voice. Maybe I should start a choir or something. I do really miss the joy and passion it brings that's for sure.

CherryPavlova · 12/04/2019 07:42

No. I sound like I’m unwell if I sing. The only place I can is when I’m alone in the car with the windows shut. I’d love to be able to as the rest of the family all can.

ChristinaMarlowe · 12/04/2019 07:44

I can but my voice is contralto - think Heather Small/Cher/etc. I always wanted to be able to sing like a girl! Don't think at nearly 40 it'll ever happen though but I'd bloody love a warbley lady voice

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