Problem: Article: The ability to hear, recognize, and then match a pitch with your voice is a fundamental ear training skill. While some people have a natural ear, others can learn to develop pitch recognition. However, about 1 in 20 people are "tone deaf" (a condition called amusia) and cannot learn this skill. Find a digital tuner, piano, or acoustic guitar. Digital tuners are ideal for this exercise because the tool tells you if you are too sharp or too flat. If you don't have access to any of these tools or instruments, there are several vocal match websites and apps available for you to choose from. A target note is the musical note that you wish to match in pitch. You can choose any note within your vocal rangeyou could start by trying to match pitch with the lowest "C" in your vocal range. As you move through the exercise, continue to pick random notes that fall within your vocal range and attempt to match their pitch. Play the target note on the digital tuner, piano, or guitar. Listen to the pitch carefully. Try to hear the note in your head. This ability to hear, or visualize, a note in your head is called auralizing. This skill is developed over time and through persistent practice. Sing the target note. If you are using a digital tuner, look at the screen to see if you have perfectly matched the pitch, if you are flat, or if you are sharp. If you are off key, slide your pitch up or down slightly until you perfectly match the pitch. This can be tricky and often takes a lot of practice. Once you have matched pitch, select a new target note and repeat the process. It may take you a while to find notes that are within your vocal range and you are comfortable singing. Don't be afraid to experiment with notes in different octaves. Scales are musical exercises that go up and down in a predetermined pattern. Major scales are the most predictable and familiar. When you sing scales, you can focus on mastering a specific technique, such as vibrato, overcoming a certain problem, like pitchiness, or increasing your vocal range. Play a major scale on a piano or acoustic guitar, find an online video of a major scale, or use an app to play one. The C Major scale is an excellent place to start. The C Major scale follows this pattern: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, C, B, A, G, F, E, D, C. Listen to each pitch and visualize the note in your head. Play the exercise and sing along. As you move up and down the scale, focus on matching and maintaining each pitch. After mastering one major scale, move on to another major scale. Repeat the process. Arpeggios, like scales, are musical exercises. Instead of moving up and down from pitch to pitch, arpeggios go up and down in intervals. Practicing arpeggios will not only improve your pitch, but they will also enhance your ability to jump from one pitch to another pitch as you sing. Play a major arpeggio on a piano or acoustic guitar. Basic arpeggios follow this pattern: 1, 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 8, 5 (Perfect Fifth) , 3 (Major Third), 1. Start with the C Major arpeggio. It follows this pattern: C (1), E (3, Major Third), G (5, Perfect Fifth), C (8), G (5, Perfect Fifth), E (3, Major Third), C (1). Listen to each pitch and interval. As you hear the notes, visualize the pitches and intervals in your head. Play the exercise and sing along. As you move up and down the arpeggio, strive to match and maintain each pitch. Pay particular attention to hitting each interval. After mastering the C Major Arpeggio, work on another Major Arpeggio. Repeat the process.
Summary: Match pitches on a digital tuner, piano, or guitar. Select a target note. Sing major scales. Sing major arpeggios.

Problem: Article: If you don't apply makeup to your child's face they will look ghostly and washed out on stage. To make sure the makeup doesn't negatively affect your child's skin you need to clean their face before applying makeup. Use a gentle face cleanser and warm water to wash their face. After washing, apply a light facial lotion for sensitive skin. Wait to apply the makeup for at least thirty minutes to make sure the moisturizer completely soaks in. If your child has dry skin, use a cotton ball to apply a thin layer alcohol free toner before doing their makeup. Foundation is a kind of makeup for your skin that mimics your skin tone. Choose a shade that is one or two shades darker than your child's face even if they already have a very dark skin tone. Otherwise, they may look washed-out on stage. Use a compressed pancake foundation instead of liquid foundation as it won't streak or rub off if your child gets sweaty under the stage lights. Apply the pancake foundation with sponge or soft brush, starting with the cheeks and blending outward. Make sure to blend the makeup into their neck and hairline. Otherwise your child may look like they're wearing a mask. You don't need to buy an expensive makeup brand. Any brand that is made for sensitive skin will work fine. Blush will help give your child's face a healthy glow on stage. Choose a shade that's slightly darker than your child's normal cheek color. Stay away from dark purples and bright oranges; choose a natural shade instead. Ask your child to smile and apply the blush to the apples of their cheeks. Blend the blush across their cheekbones and towards their ears. Use a large soft brush to apply the blush. The blush will look slightly unnatural if you choose the correct shade. However, the bright colors and contrast will look great on stage. Remember, people will be viewing your child from a distance. Translucent powder is a loose, clear powder that helps makeup stay on your face. Some translucent powders come with "illuminators," causing the makeup to look shiny when you put it on. Avoid powders that have illuminators as they will make your child shine like a beacon onstage. When applying the powder, start from the cheeks and gently brush the powder all over the rest of the face. Apply the powder in a thin layer. If it's too thick your child's skin will look strange and powdery. Use a large, soft brush to apply the powder.
Summary: Prepare the child's skin for makeup. Apply the foundation. Apply the blush. Apply translucent powder.

Problem: Article: Alternatively, you can order books about shorthand online. Lots of books on shorthand are probably out of print. This is why the library, used bookstores, or online bookstores may offer you a wider selection of texts. Some shorthand books are in the public domain and available for free download online. " If you want to teach yourself shorthand, these kits are designed for you. They include records or tapes with dictation, texts, self-tests, and additional materials. Bear in mind that these probably require a record player (phonograph) or cassette player. These publications can show how different words are written in shorthand. These include tutorials, dictations, and shorthand samples. Such classes may be offered online or in person. Make sure you understand the terms of the course and that you have adequate time in your schedule to meet the workload.
Summary:
Visit your local library or bookstore to locate books on learning shorthand. Look for old "text kits. Obtain a shorthand dictionary for your system. Take advantage of an array of online shorthand resources. Enroll in a shorthand class.