Absolutely, Mimi2. Just as you would accompany someone else on the guitar or any other instrument.Hi,
Is the verb "accompany" used in this case?
"I sing and accompany myself on the guitar."
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If you're going to forego the use of "accompany" (which I still think is the best way to say it because the use of the word "accompany" indicates singing and playing simultaneously), I don't think you need to specify "at the same time". You wouldn't say "I accompany myself on the guitar at the same time". I would simply say "I sing and play guitar".Thank all of you very much for your kind help.
Because it is rather hard to use "accompany" can I say simplier:
"I sing and play the guitar at the same time"?
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It means that there is a difference between "simultaneously" and "at the same time". In my language there is no difference. Can you help me clarify it.If you're going to forego the use of "accompany" (which I still think is the best way to say it because the use of the word "accompany" indicates singing and playing simultaneously), I don't think you need to specify "at the same time". You wouldn't say "I accompany myself on the guitar at the same time". I would simply say "I sing and play guitar".
Hi, Falcons,Im confused.. How can you accompany yourself!
As usual, I'm not explaining myself very well, Mimi2!It means that there is a difference between "simultaneously" and "at the same time". In my language there is no difference. Can you help me clarify it.
I'm wondering why I can say this: " I read and listen to music at the same time."
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This is a slightly different use of accompany.Hi, Falcons,
Can I say " my shadow accompanies me."?
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Yes, absolutely. It means "at the same time". Sorry, I think it's time to head to bed - my powers of explanation are waning!so can I say "I read and listen to music simultaneously"
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Yes, Robert, I know but I would like to ask Falcons about "accompany" with another meaning: Accompany is to go along with.This is a slightly different use of accompany.
It is an obvious statement. It uses accompany in the sense of 'to occur, coexist or be associated with'.
I would definitely suggest that you use 'accompany' when speaking of singing and playing a musical instrument at the same time.
accompany to provide musical accompaniment for a performer.
accompaniment music a subordinate part for an instrument, voices or an orchestra.
It is the only way that I know of that this concept is expressed in English.
All musicians who play music to their own voice are said to accompany themselves with a (musical instrument). If you say it this way your meaning will not be unclear.
Yes it is correct.Yes, Robert, I know but I would like to ask Falcons about "accompany" with another meaning: Accompany is to go along with.
With this meaning is my sentence right?
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