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Barbershop singers use “just intonation” Experienced barbershop singers do not tune using a piano's equal temperament—they strive for just chord tuning. The quickest way to explain this is: Most barbershop singers got hooked on the style because of how the chords FEEL to the singer.
- Do choirs sing in just intonation?
- What are the four voice parts in a barbershop quartet?
- Why are Barber Shop singers called Barber Shop singers?
Do choirs sing in just intonation?
As mentioned in a different comment, choirs most often harmonise with just intonation unless they are singing alongside, say, an organ. There is an extremely interesting video of a choir actually achieving what appears to be an extra voice singing a higher note because they are tuning their harmonies so perfectly.
What are the four voice parts in a barbershop quartet?
In simple terms, barbershop harmony is vocal harmony produced by four parts: lead, tenor, baritone and bass. Finding the right part for your voice is the initial step. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her range.
Why are Barber Shop singers called Barber Shop singers?
Although barbershop quartet singing is associated with the United States, its origins (in the 19th century) are obscure: it may date from an era when American barbershops formed social and musical centres for men, or it may refer back to the British expression “barber's music,” denoting an extemporized performance by ...
