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    the hope for our country 's equality was slight. During this time, lived a unique writer by the name of Walt Whitman, who awed the country with his patriotic voice which he embedded into his literature. One of his most famous poems, I Hear America Singing, touched the heart of the American People by recognizing the many

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    The preacher’s speech from chapter ten of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and the poem I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman both contain many stylistic devices that convey these American authors’ purposes of revealing the common man. Whitman and Steinbeck both write about occupations and people in the working class to bring these often overlooked citizens to attention. Although Whitman illustrates his purpose through the use of poetry, and Steinbeck through prose, the literary devices they

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    They have endured years of practice in order to perfect their voices and create their own unique style of singing. Parton’s perfect-pitch delivery of “Jolene” showed that she definitely practiced her vocals and body movements. However, in White’s rendition of “Jolene”, his intense, raw emotion oozes from every note he belts out. White’s raw performance of “Jolene”

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    instructors have also said I have a natural talent to sing along without getting caught up in the melody of other instruments. My understanding is that beginners tend to sing at the same tone as of the instruments in the accompaniment when they should be singing at a different key, but my previous teachers and peers have said they’ve never seen me have this issue. Hearing their praise made me happy, but I would like to expand my vocal range so I could hit higher notes perhaps fitting an alto or maybe a soprano

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    In 5th and 6th grade I hated singing. I thought I was awful at it. Then I joined the choir in 7th grade. I thought it would get me out of the classes I hate, but after the 1st quarter I felt way different about it. I started receiving comments like “good job on leading”, and “have a loud voice.” Then I thought am I actually good at singing. Then, I was like no way but that quickly changed. I started trying more. I think part of it came from me finding out I was a baritone. I also started trying

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    If I were stranded on a deserted island, and could choose only one recording artist or band’s music to be sent to me, I would choose Pentatonix’s music. Pentatonix is an acapella singing group made up of five members, who have been singing together since 2011 when they won “The Sing-Off” competition (“Pentatonix”) I would choose to bring Pentatonix’s music because their many songs bring a feeling of happiness, inspire my own musical performances, and bring to memory what I can do musically without

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    The Evolution of A Cappella From Pentatonix to Home Free, to Straight No Chaser, all the way back to Rockapella, a cappella has be a major part in America’s music. A cappella music is anyone singing without the accompaniment of instrumental music. A cappella music was the first type of music due to its lack of need for musical instruments. America’s view of a cappella has changed throughout history, each year a cappella is getting increasingly more popular. However, there once was a time when a

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    When I Sing History

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    i always said and thought that whenever i sing it seems to have the ability to change certain things about the world. When I am happy, or not happy i will sing no matter what and i've been singing ever since and when i reached age 13 my pastor offered me to sing with the church choir for the christmas singing at the mall. “And of course i said yes i will do it” so i started listen to the song and practiced it over and over and i finally got in my head and when that day come i was so nervous

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    health, Elimination of irritants such as smoking and air pollution, and correct technique for both singing and speaking are important. Any program teaching good vocal hygiene must begin with ending behaviors of abuse and misuse. Obvious forms of abuse and misuse to erase include excessive hard

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    the time I have to pry it out of her. She has taught me that being able to sing is a gift from God and that I should share it with the world. Singing has given me confidence that I have never had before. Singers like Meghan Trainor, Alicia Keys, and Rihanna, have given me confidence about who I am and that I cannot be pushed around. Sometimes I feel like singing has saved my life. Having a career as a singer, you have to be determined. It is something that people can enjoy and celebrate too. Sing is

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