Gabrielle Goodman, Jeff Ramsey – R&B Vocals
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Learn R&B vocals from the masters in this extensive online course. Written by Gabrielle Goodman and Jeff Ramsey
R&B Vocals
Learn R&B vocals from the masters in this extensive online course. Written by Gabrielle Goodman and Jeff Ramsey, who together bring years of experience performing and recording with legendary artists like Roberta Flack, Al Jarreau, Patrice Rushen, Maxwell, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige, this course is the perfect introduction to learning the proper approach to singing R&B music.
In this 12-week course, you’ll explore the foundations of effective R&B singing, including phrasing, riffing, and shouting – in addition to traditional vocal technique used for overall healthy singing. The course begins with a history of R&B music from a vocal standpoint, including the use of falsetto by Doo Wop artists such as the Platters. Since R&B is a style that has a large improvisational component, you will also study improvisation techniques in this genre ranging from the shouts of Little Richard to the riffs of Chaka Khan. You will discover how various scales, like the pentatonic and blues scales, are used in R&B to create a truly soulful sound. You will learn to properly utilize diaphragmatic breathing, range extension, vocal textures, and much more.
This course covers the vocal techniques of the key singers in the R&B genre, including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and many more.
The goal of the course is to enable you to sing in the R&B style with facility and freedom. You’ll also gain a clear awareness of R&B phrasing, scale patterns, proper breathing, pitch accuracy, and clear rhythmic articulation. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate solid vocal technique, as well as stylistic authenticity in the R&B genre.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Learn classic R&B repertoire, as well as the music of contemporary R&B artists
- Use vocal phrasing for the R&B style, employing syncopation and rhythmic articulation
- Understand improvisation techniques for R&B singing including blues scales, blue notes, pentatonic scales, slurring, and belting
- Learn the history of R&B music as it relates to songs performed
- Employ basic vocal techniques, including breathing, placement range extension, and vocal textures
Syllabus
Lesson 1 R&B History and Performance Techniques
Lesson 2 Early Forms of R&B
Lesson 3 The Motown Era
Lesson 4 Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Soul Music
Lesson 5 R&B Music of The Early 1970s: Soul and Funk
Lesson 6 Transforming Pop and Folk songs into R&B
Lesson 7 R&B Music Mid 70s to 80s
Lesson 8 Gospel Influences in R&B/ Soul and Vice Versa
Lesson 9 Prince, Michael Jackson, and Adult Contemporary R&B
Lesson 10 New Jack Swing and Pop/R&B
Lesson 11 Hip Hop Soul
Lesson 12 R&B Mid/Late 90’s – Current
Requirements
Prerequisites and Course-Specific Requirements
Students must have basic vocal technique including the ability to match pitches and possess a strong sense of rhythm.
In order to strengthen the skills listed above we recommend that students take Voice Technique 101.
Required Textbook(s)
- Vocal Improvisation: Techniques in Jazz, R&B, and Gospel Improvisation by Gabrielle Goodman, Goodness Music
Software Requirements
- A basic audio recording tool that will allow you to record yourself and save the recording in MP3 format. You will have a tool to use for this purpose inside the learning environment. Alternatively, you can use software like Audacity (PC) or GarageBand (Mac), or a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Hardware Requirements
- A printer is recommended, so that you can print out music examples used in the course
Instructors
Author
Jeff Ramsey (1967-2020) was a Professor at Berklee College of Music. Jeff toured and recorded the world over for such artists as Lalah Hathaway, Al Jarreau, Patrice Rushen, Maxwell, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, and Barbara Streisand, just to name a few. He did commercials in radio and television for Burger King, Levi 501, Mountain Dew, and Michelob. Jeff did solo work for many different projects including famed Tower of Power bassist, Rocco Prestia’s cd entitled “Everybody On The Bus”, and James Day’s ep “Remember When” and CD “Better Days” with the latter two garnering the UK hit “Don’t Waste The Pretty.” Jeff lent his voice to James Day’s 2nd CD project, “Natural Things,” released May 11th, 2009.
Jeff’s vocals can also be heard on a project released in 2009 on Plastic City entitled DKMA Presents Andrastea – The Ascent as well as a compilation CD released by Plastic City entitled Deep Train 6- Dedication. Jeff was also an educator and shared his experiences on the road and the studio with his students at Berklee College where he was a Professor in the Voice Department. He sang, did session dates, and performed around the New England area, and released his solo debut CD entitled My Best, in the Fall of 2009. For more info, visit www.jefframseymusic.com.
Author & Instructor
Gabrielle Goodman is a professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music. Well-versed in jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel, Gabrielle has performed with Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who calls Goodman “one of the finest singers around today.” Her 1993 JMT/Polygram debut release Travelin’ Light brought her international acclaim.
Gabrielle won an ASCAP Songwriting Award for “You Can Make the Story Right,” a song she co-wrote with Chaka Khan. Gabrielle has performed in both classical and jazz idioms with the Syracuse Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Baltimore Opera, and the National Symphony. Her theatrical appearances include Maya Angelou’s gospel/opera King and the Canadian production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, co-starring Dee Dee Bridgewater. In the early 2000s, Gabrielle toured the show Forever Swing with Michael Buble. She has performed as a guest soloist with the Boston Pops on numerous occasions. Her television appearances include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Arsenio Hall Show, A&E Channel, the BBC, and the German TV show Talk and Swing.
Gabrielle has 3 self-produced albums and has released three albums, respectively, Angel Eyes (2004), Song From The Book (2011) and Spiritual Tapestry (2014) which includes guests Patrice Rushen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Beasley and Armsted Christian, in addition to authoring the book Vocal Improvisation in 2009.
Recent tours include performances in China, Bogota, Colombia, and Russia.
What’s Next?
When taken for credit, R&B Vocals can be applied towards these associated programs:
Associated Certificate Programs
- General Music Studies Professional Certificate
- General Music Studies Advanced Professional Certificate
- Vocal Styles Professional Certificate
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