How to Sing an Easy Run...
Updated: Jan 2, 2021
Runs are just scales, or a derivative of a scale. Some people like runs and some people don't. However, in today's popular music, it is almost inevitable to not sing a run!
Singing a run can add color to a bland verse. It's like going from a black and white floor model TV to a flat screened HDTV. Or like going from dial up internet to wifi!
If you are a singer and you have a difficult time understanding when and where to sing a run, you should check out this video on how to sing an EASY RUN!
Written by: Phylicia Hollis
Phylicia Hollis is a professionally trained musician, singer, and educator. She is a highly sought after vocal coach that has worked in various capacities of the music and entertainment industry.
Reading this brought me straight back to the first 5K I tackled a few summers ago, when I decided to turn my run into a mini‑concert for myself. I’d pick a song with a steady beat, set my phone to a playlist, and start pacing to the chorus. At first my lungs burned and the lyrics felt forced, but after a mile the rhythm synced with my stride and suddenly the whole route felt lighter. I even caught myself humming the bridge during the uphill stretch, which oddly made the hill seem less intimidating. MELBET That day I realized music isn’t just background noise; it can become the metronome that keeps you moving forward. Have you ever tried matching your…