Bards and singing critique

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THOaken

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I really don't know where else to put this, but I'm curious. I'm trying to learn how to sing, to become a bard of sorts as another hobby.

Some have said I have decent tone and consistency.

Does anyone know of any folk music forums or traditional bard forums in which I could post this?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1k9AaUDKLQE

Thoughts on the sample?
 
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Husky

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One of the often overlooked skills that are essential to the outdoors is the ability to entertain whether it be storytelling, playing an instrument or singing.
I think you will be welcome at any campfire!
I myself am trying to learn the tinwhistle for this reason.
 

Niels

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I think you have a pleasant voice. It would be beneficial to learn to play an instrument to go along with it.
I'm trying to learn to play guitar at the moment.
 

THOaken

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Much appreciated feedback.

I tried to learn to play guitar a while back, but that was for rock music... I'm not so interested in that anymore. I like the idea of learning to play the flute or maybe the keyboard. I'll think about it for a while.
 

mountainm

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Must've taken guts to post something like this up. Certainly didn't offend the ear. That said it was more akin to speaking than to singing in my mind.

Most important thing is you enjoy doing it. Maybe join a choir?
 

THOaken

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Must've taken guts to post something like this up. Certainly didn't offend the ear. That said it was more akin to speaking than to singing in my mind.

Most important thing is you enjoy doing it. Maybe join a choir?

Something with a little bit more of a melody that stresses my abilities, perhaps?

Again, I haven't really been taught to sing. I literally just started recording. Complete amateur.

http://vocaroo.com/i/s09qaDlwxHrO
 
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TallMikeM

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find a local session (what they call jams in the folk world), the best experience for any musician is to play with other muso's. I occasionally go to the odd one round here and they're always really welcoming to newcomers and beginners.
 

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