How do you tell someone they can't really sing? My half sister and her father thinks she is very good, which makes them complain when she never gets solo's, etc... I know it would be better for them to know the truth, I just don't know how to go about it.
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They will learn that from the result that you are already beginning to see. The universe is already telling them that. You don't need to get in the middle of their learning process.
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well if neither of them (and in particular the father) has been able to arrive at this conclusion after failing to land any good solo parts, then you stand no chance at all. If they cannot see the 'pattern emerging' then they are not going to believe anything you say either. If you do attempt to get the message through, it's likely that it will fall on deaf ears and you may be accused of jealousy etc. Say nothing and let them get on with it. Remember: 'There are none so deaf, as those who do not wish to hear'.
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Ask her if she can whistle instead :-) lol
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ask her to try out for American Idol. Sometimes people are soooo bad that they get them on tv just to tell them how awful they are
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Film your sister singing and put her on YouTube. Maybe she'll get a few helpful comments.
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Tell her that her voice sounds too "untrained". It says "you suck" while leaving hope.
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Not to be sarcastic, but let her go audition for American Idol, I am sure Simon Cowell will let her know without a doubt that she cannot sing.
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Sometimes its best to say nothing at all... that way no one will hold it agaist you when the truth comes knocking.
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Say this "ok I didnt want to have to be the one to tell you guys this but [sister] can't sing...thats why she's not getting solos. I mean, she's OKAY but thats not going to get you the lead in anything. Now...if you can practice somewhere further away from my bedroom that would be greatly appreciated. And perhaps you should find another talent, best luck to you, now go get em tiger..."
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It`s really difficult to convince someone who thinks they can sing, that they really can`t. You either end up really hurting their feelings or they think you`re jealous, or both. For example, my mother goes around singing and she thinks she has a beautiful voice. In reality, you want to scratch your eyes out when you hear her sing, it`s that bad. But if you even try to hint that her voice isn`t all that good, she gets very defensive. People who think they can sing don`t want to believe that they can`t. After all, who wouldn`t to be able to sing, it`s a lovely thing to be able to do. Your sister should record herself and then play it back. I did that a few years ago...that was exactly the reality check that I needed.
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Arrange an audition with American Idol - they'll set her straight!
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there isn't really a way around it. Putting her on a show could really hurt her in the long run and im not sure that would be a great idea. Just tell her flat out that you don't like her singing and that you would appreciate it if she would please sing elsewhere.
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Maybe just tell her outright. Either that or record her singing without her knowledge, and then let her listen to the tape. Don't be mean about it, be gentle. Maybe something like "You aren't the best singer" rather than "you sound like crap".
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Tell them audition in American Idol and Simon Cowell will take care of it!
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Haha I love the American Idol comment. It's probably not best to say anything about it since you are family and it will hurt them more coming from you. I would just let someone else do the dirty work for you. :o)
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Record her and the next time she complains, ask her to listen to herself objectively. Then say nothing else. Either she will or she wont. I used to be a bartender in New Orleans where they did Karaoke four nights a week, six hours a night. There were maybe a half dozen people that should have been allowed to sing. It's purported to be fun, but for me it was pure torture. I know I'm tone deaf but I had enough sense to not do it. Don't put her on YouTube. There are people there that live to crush others souls.
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Just don’t, this is a lose / lose situation!
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