Camilo Bravo 

During my extremely unprofessional explorations of #GregorianChant, I learned a new word: #melisma.

> In singing, the term melisma refers to a passage of music that has a group of notes that are sung with just one syllable of text. This is the opposite of syllabic singing, which is singing one note per syllable.

(from https://takelessons.com/blog/2021/02/what-is-melismatic-singing)

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What is Melismatic Singing?

If you're wondering "what is melismatic singing?" then this article is for you. Here, you'll find out the history, current use, and how to sing melismatic phrases.

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Jan 17, 2023 at 4:20pmWeb
Show threadNebyoolaeJan 17, 2023
@cambraca Whenever I think of that word, I think of Mariah Carey, who has been described as "melismatic"
Show threadPatrick GallowayJan 17, 2023
@cambraca I'm assuming you know your lydian from your locrian ... 🤔
Show threadCamilo Bravo Jan 17, 2023

@necro_bemis sure! I just need to look them up every time 😉

Not that I've ever knowingly used them.

Did I mention I have no formal music training? *Everything* is new to me 🌈

Show threadPatrick GallowayJan 18, 2023
@cambraca I have no formal training either. However, in my youth a guy scribbled these down for me and said, "Learn these." I now pass along this sacred knowledge to you. It will open up the fretboard for you in meaningful ways 🎶
Show threadCamilo Bravo Jan 18, 2023
@necro_bemis oooh I'll try these, thanks!