Play J'ai vu: VOCAL / GUITAR

Learn J'ai vu Niagara Vocals and Guitar

Today, we are going to learn a song that marked the 80s: J’ai vu by Niagara.
This rock song requires a good dose of energy and vocal distortion to be performed perfectly as Muriel Moreno.

We will therefore work together on the technique of chest and mixed singing to bring this cult song to life.
In addition to working on the voice, we will also see how to play the chords on the guitar to accompany this iconic title.

Learn J'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : J'ai vu vocals

The song J’ai vu by Niagara is an emblematic title of French rock. To perform this song well, it is important to use the correct vocal techniques. Indeed, on this song, we use chest voice and mixed voice exclusively, which allows us to obtain a powerful sound full of character. Additionally, to enhance the rock aspect of the song, it is recommended to use vocal distortion on certain parts of the vocals.

Additionally, it is important to project sounds well so that the song remains dynamic from start to finish. This allows you to convey all the intensity of the interpretation and to feel all the emotions that you want to express through the song. It's also important to note that this song is particularly vocally demanding, meaning that if you sing it right, you should be tired by the end.

For male voices, it is possible to sing an octave lower to adapt to the range of the song or simply sing in head voice at first.

Learn j'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : Verses and Pre chorus of J'ai vu Vocals

In the verses and pre-choruses of the song J’ai vu by Niagara, there is a little rhythmic trap to avoid. Indeed, the beginning of each phrase begins on the offbeat of the first beat, that is to say on the weak beat preceding the first strong beat of the measure. This means that the attack of each phrase must be slightly ahead of the first beat, to give this impression of “shift”.

It is therefore important to pay close attention to the rhythm of these parts of the song, so as not to be surprised and to respect the tempo. A tip for practicing this rhythm is to count the beats out loud as you sing, emphasizing the offbeat of the first beat.

Learn j'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : The choruses of j'ai vu Vocals

For the refrains of J’ai vu on the song, be careful because they rise relatively high. Make sure you get the notes carefully, especially on “pray”. It is best if someone else sings the words in parentheses because the sequence is somewhat complicated.

Apprends j'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : The end choruses of j'ai vu on vocals

To sing the chorus well J’ai vu, which is the most moving moment of the song, it is important to prepare yourself well. The notes go quite high, especially on the word “pray”, which requires good vocal technique to reach them accurately. It is therefore crucial to work on your voice in advance to avoid straining or injuring yourself.

Also, the words in parentheses in the chorus are a little more difficult to sing, because they need a rapid succession of syllables and notes. If you have difficulty singing them, you can ask someone else to sing them, such as a friend or a group member if you are singing in a group.

Learn J'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : Guitar Chords of J'ai vu

It is important to know that this song is a blues rock. The guitar chords of J’ai vu are therefore seventh chords, which can seem a little complex if you are a beginner in guitar. There are three chords: E 7, B 7 and A 7.
However, if you find these chords too difficult, it is possible to replace them with simpler chords like E major, B major and A major.

Learn J'ai vu by Niagara Vocals and Guitar : Guitar Chord Placement

It is important to know that the guitar chords of J’ai vu must be played in rounds, and that they each last four beats. This will help you to properly synchronize your Chant de j'ai vu with the guitar chords of J’ai vu before going further. So, if you have successfully completed this course you can make your rhythm guitar more complex with our course. I saw Guitar.

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