Jamming Tip of the Week: Singers, how to start songs at the right tempo

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To start a song if you sing but don’t play an instrument, audibly and distinctively count “1 – 2 – 3 – 4” then “1–2–3–4” twice as fast decisively snapping your fingers or tapping your feet to the beat. Practice this at home to learn to set the right tempo for a song.

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