Breaking Down the Riffs w/ Natalie Weiss - Beyoncé's 'Halo' with Briana Carlson-Goodman (Ep. 1)

The first video in my "Breaking Down the Riffs" web series has arrived! In this episode I teach a riff from Beyoncé's "Halo" to my castmate, Briana Carlson-Goodman, who plays Eponine in the US national tour of "Les Misérables".

Post a video response of yourself singing the riff!
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special guest:
Briana Carlson-Goodman

video and editing:
Ben Gunderson

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Click here to view the notation of the riff!

[angeljiminian]

I have watched different people attempt to instruct how to break riffs and runs. Those people could actually do the runs and riffs they failed in instructing/teaching.

You gave the viewer tools to break down the mechanics of a riff. You demonstrated the tools in action. You taught.

You are so good you should be slapped :D.

I am a fan.

[enzomthethwa]

These lessons are so great that I can't believe you actually post them FOR FREE! Thank You So Much for helping! I GOT IT!

[LexaTerrestrialx]

you've changed my life. Over the past 6 months...
Thank you so much Natalie.
i'm not even kidding either.!

[MelodyJoyMelodyJoy]

i'm a really fast rapper.. and idk how you even count thatttt fast!
this really helps me with speed with riffs, singing & relaxing my tongue/jaw!

[jamesbaldwin]

OMG *screams* ive just learnring how to sing and my biggest goal is how to riff/run and your video really helps! great work guys ! X

[tokidokimochi]

I'm so glad to hear that everyone could learn how to riff! I'm gunna practice till I can!! Power!!

[mijcummi]

This is how I break down coloratura passages when learning a new aria. I never thought this much thought would go into a "riff." It's kind of awesome.

[JuliaCarlucci]

I've watched Natalie for so long and have always been amazed at her riffs!! Thank you for this video Natalie, you're I'm a singer too and will definitely be following this series!

[nancybx]

You are really a great teacher Natlie. Definitely a future in teaching voice lessons for you!

[thecozyconstellation]

their faces when they get the riff is priceless! :D

[EmilyLongtin]

I am in love with your hair!!!! Thanks for posting this! I wish I had your voice!

[tavospinamusic]

Is amazing, beatyfull method, Thankyou

[ninitablue]

Finally!! A video that truly teaches how to sing riffs and runs. You've earned a new fan :)

[MelodyJoyMelodyJoy]

please keep doing these. they are so much fun.

[Kayshmo]

I can't wait to see you two in Chicago!! :)

[vanessajimenez]

Hahah can you do one of these breakdowns for Scott Hoying's riff in Cracked?

[SarahDaniels]

This is so well done. It took me YEARS to learn how to riff because I wasn't born with that built into my voice. I wish someone broke it down this easy for me!

[msjane]

this IS the BEST riff technique video! it worked!!

[JordynsPoetryPannier]

It's wonderful that you're doing these, Natalie! Thanks!

[bshelley]

I love I have always wanted to know how people