Try it.

I know no one follows this blog but here's an idea that I'm trying to help create more concrete scat lines as well as melodies for songs. A few days ago I brought pocket sizes music manuscript book. In it I've started writing down little scat lines that I randomly sing throughout the day. So far its been really affective seeing that I can never remember them even after I write them down. Its good practice for transcribing, writing, and a good scat exercise, even if its a scat line for an existing song. Consistency with scat is important. It allows for the singer to explore more with a song rather that winging it at a show. PLAN OUT YOUR SCAT SOLOS. You'll be amazed at what the chord progressions are offering you. This little book will help try it with me and see how it help, and don't worry if you don't have perfect pitch, write everything in C major/ A minor or whatever mode you're scatting in. You can always go back later and find a better key for it. Enjoy!