Thanks VERY much!
I think it's going to be very helpful. I understand more bit by bit and I see what my problem is.
And I can match your pitch easily when it's in my range. I think so far I'm doing a terrible job of singing with you when you are in a different octave, but yes, that's exactly what I need to learn. I'll work on it and use some pitch apps too to see if I can improve, then I'll try to find someone to sing with.
Last week I was put in touch with a couple of ladies who have been kind enough to send me recordings of a couple of hymns we do frequently. I can sing with them.
I thought my pitch was awful, even though I do pretty well trying to sing with pitch apps. But we have two cantors, (both frequently in Greece ... I haven't tried to sing with the man since January I think). And I think he is lower than a typical bass (plus he chants is classic style and only in Greek) ... so that's essentially impossible for me. And the woman goes higher even than some sopranos.
Meanwhile I have little technical knowledge but I think my natural range is limited but is alto. Though I've been singing soprano parts for years but I have artificially manipulate my pitch and I think it's bad for my vocal cords.
But. I'm coming along. I'm having to use mostly books and apps, which are certainly limiting for a skill that should be learned in person. But I'm determined at least.
And yes, you've really hit on a deficiency in my abilities, and certainly something I need to work on. And thank you for giving me some tools to begin to try to do that.