“AM I GOOD ENOUGH?” Singing is the act of producing musical
sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of
both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or
vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung
either with or without accompaniment bymusical instruments.
Singing is often done in a group of other musicians, such as in
a choir of singers with different voice ranges, or in an
ensemble with instrumentalists, such as a rock group or baroque
ensemble. As in many respects human song is a form of sustained
speech, nearly anyone able to speak can also sing. Singing can
be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done
for pleasure, comfort, ritual, education, or profit. Excellence
in singing requires time, dedication, instruction, and regular
practice. Professional singers usually build their careers
around one specific musical genre, such as classical or rock.
They typically take voice training provided by voice teachers
orvocal coaches throughout th