Saturday 24 November 2012

Good King Wenceslas Backing Track and Vocal Guide

Although this article is primarily about Good King Wenceslas backing track and vocal guide, we will begin it with some important information about the song. Good King Wenceslas is one of the most popular Christmas carols. The song narrates the story of a good king called Wenceslas. Wenceslas braved harsh wintery weather for giving alms (almsgiving is a religious rite practice by Christians all around the globe) to a poor peasant. The incident took place on December 26 i.e. the 2nd day of Christmas, also referred to as the ‘Feast of Stephen’.

It’s true that singing this famous Christmas carol is not easy; you must be a skilled singer for performing this song live without committing any mistake. However, if you use the right tools while practicing, you will not struggle much to make your singing flawless. The two tools that must be used while practicing Good King Wenceslas are professionally created backing track and vocal guide of the song. Read through the discussion below carefully to know about the benefits of using these tools.

Earlier, no such thing called backtracks existed. The only technique used by singers for honing their singing skills in those days was scale training. Scale training definitely came with certain benefits; however, it was of little help for people trying to learn the tricks of singing a particular number flawlessly. Scale training was beneficial for people looking to improve their overall singing ability. During a scale training session, the singer gets to practice a number of notes; however, those notes might not include the ones present in the song he or she is looking to sing. This problem is combated successfully by backtracks. As backing track for a song is created only for accompanying that particular number, it includes all the notes used in the song. Thus, when a singer practices singing a song along with backtracks, he/she automatically gets to practice all its notes. The back tracks other than sharpening his/her singing ability also teach him/her the tricks of performing the number immaculately.

What makes Good King Wenceslas vocal guide a useful practicing tool? The most fascinating fact about the vocal guides is that they can be used according to the needs of the user. These guides will act exactly like singing coach, but will not make you spend even half the amount that you would have required to spend for hiring a coach.

The person writing this article is a professional musician and is part of a team that makes backing tracks and vocal guides. Examples of her team’s creations include Good King Wenceslas backing track and Good King Wenceslas vocal guide.

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