Lots of sensible comment, mainly constructive and certainly amusing in places. Please come and run the British Government, :)

I am at best mediocre and some times sing a bit flat, the best hint I ever had was when a friend caught my eye, tapped his ear and pointed skyward. It instantly made me focus and of course not wanting to be flat corrected the situation.

No words exchanged and all was well. No body said 'god you were flat in that song'! I guess people generally are too nice or deaf.

I like Chinese music, and Arabic Music and particularly Romanian and Czech music. Quarter tone scales take a bit of getting used to but it's worth the effort. Of course if like me you tend to sing flat you're halfway there anyway.. :)

GM