Mannerism? I used to sing in a 'choir' where anybody could show up. Singers, violin, string bass, at least two guitars, flute or recorder, and of course piano. Sometimes I had to put my hand behind my ear to hear my own voice.

But one day there was just piano, me and a tenor. I commented later about how well we blended, and the director said, "That's because there were no guitars."

How many of you who have posted have ever done much singing?