FACT:

The word scatting is vocal improvisation with wordless vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all. Scat singing is a difficult technique that requires singers with the ability to sing improvised melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking medium.

TESTers,

Last test, we tested your ability to rewrite words. This test, we are going to be testing your ability to sing- without words. 

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Moving on to the 4th Test, read on for the mechanics:

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✔️Pick a Jazz Song

✔️Versions are allowed but not PMJB

✔️Jazz sub-genres are allowed. But no fused genres.

✔️20secs of scatting (could be anywhere in the song)

✔️Opened as SOLO

✔️Use POLISH only

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 You must use the hashtag: #AVETEST4Scatting

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one of the following hashtags for your class:

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#AVETEST4ScattingClass1

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#AVETEST4ScattingClass2

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#AVETEST4ScattingClass3

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#AVETEST4ScattingClass4

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#AVETEST4ScattingClass5

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SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE : 

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*Late entries will NOT be accepted and will mean DISQUALIFICATION

*Incomplete requirements (hashtags and cover art) will mean DISQUALIFICATION

 

DEADLINE: Follow the Countdown at the TOP of this page!



**FOR NON-VIPs:
ONLY a member of TEST Staff may open songs for you:

1.) PM them your song choice.
2.) Send them the required COVER ART and HASHTAGS.
3.) Once finished, NOTIFY the staff that opened your song and ask to CLOSE and put it in PUBLIC.

We require 24 hours before deadline to close the song for you and attach required hashtags and cover art. Failure to do so, will mean DISQUALIFICATION.

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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

1.) TECHNIQUE - Intonation, Diction, Harmony Blend, Balance
2.) ARTISTRY AND MUSICALITY - Interpretation, Style, Scatting
3.) QUALITY - recording quality
4.) ELITE FACTOR - overall performance

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If you have any question, please refer to the Q&A note in the chatroom.

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Good luck, TESTers!

TEST 4 - Scat, Scat-- yeah!

Congratulations for making it to the 4th round!!