Not a singer in any way!, however our former babysitter is, won multiple national contests, has a masters degree in performing arts. She is scared to death to sing the National Anthem, as was her school mates, and signing it, or learning to, was a requirement for one of the core courses.
So why are they all nervous signing it? I've heard her sign it and she nails it every time, but:
1) Usually you are solo, no music, so pace is an issue
2) It's a wide range of notes
3) the people listening are all VERY aware of what it should sound like, so don't miss a single note.
