Workshop: Harmony Singing by Ear

Saturday, May 10, 2025
1:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern

In this workshop, you will:

• participate in ear-training exercises and tricks to help find harmony notes
  
• learn to identify and sing various intervals - two and three-note combinations
  
• learn how to choose specific harmony notes that add color and feeling to a song
  
• how to harmonize in major, minor, and modal harmonic frameworks
• learn how to find and hold your part while blending with other voices
• explore intuitive harmonies and learn how to trust your ear/inherent musicality 

We will spend the first half of the workshop on vocal exercises and learning a small repertoire of harmony-rich songs. In the second half, we will break into smaller groups—dyads and triads—to try specific harmonies and song arrangements. The instructor will provide individualized instruction as needed to the break-out groups. Participants will be invited to share/perform a song at the end. If you play an instrument, you are welcome to bring it.  This group of students will be invited to perform a 20 minute set on Friday May 16th at Pickin’ Paristown, a Louisville Folk School-hosted event.  

This workshop is appropriate for individuals 15 years and up, and those who feel comfortable learning and singing by ear.