A Brief History of A Cappella

A Brief History of A Cappella Sign up successful A Cappella Variations While artists and a cappella groups continue to perform their music without instruments, many of them through the years have begun creating instrument sounds with their voices to complement the words.  An excellent example of this style is the beatbox, which is very popular in rap and in hip hop, where many of the songs are performed without use of musical instruments. A Cappella Lives On In 2009, NBC aired the popular show The Sing-Off, which featured several different a cappella groups who competed for a cash prize and a recording contract.  The show returned for additional seasons because of its popularity. The hit television series Glee is a good example of yet another television show that supports the performance of a cappella music.  Many of the songs that have been performed on the show, by the New Directions or one of their rival singing groups, are done a cappella or with a cappella elements to them. It will be interesting to see how this incredible genre of music continues to evolve and transform the music world.  Its a beautiful form of musical expression that deserves to be celebrated and recognized as it has been for many years! Photo by indoloony Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher