If you are new to the barbershop world, the parts may seem somewhat mysterious. You will likely wonder where you fit in. If you are more experienced, you surely still want to know a bit about our sections!

You wonder what the barbershop voices are all about? The lead usually sings the melody and the tenor voice harmonizes above the lead. The bass sings the lowest harmonizing notes and the baritone provides in-between notes to make chords.

Likely the most unique aspect of barbershop harmony is the phenomenon of expanded sound: the four notes in the chord reinforce each other to produce audible overtones or undertones. Barbershoppers call this "ringing a chord."

Singing in a quartet or chorus and creating that "fifth voice" is one of the most thrilling musical sensations you'll ever experience, leading to goosebumps the size of golf balls.