tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002822574483945831.post5848098623461571912..comments2022-03-29T23:14:59.830-04:00Comments on Embro Thistle Singers: Tonal Tuesdays - Voice HelpEmbro Thistle Singershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12172176308443956079noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002822574483945831.post-68437005105605836562012-02-29T16:04:55.982-05:002012-02-29T16:04:55.982-05:00Colleen, I couldn't agree more about the state...Colleen, I couldn't agree more about the state of speaking as well as singing voices. As Kari mentioned, all voice use needs proper training. Like the warning of hearing damage from too loud music and sounds, the vocal damage will be more than evident as you have predicted. The good news is that we will still be making music and talking - lots.Embro Thistle Singershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172176308443956079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002822574483945831.post-36104553786946527962012-02-29T16:00:06.462-05:002012-02-29T16:00:06.462-05:00Thanks Kari. Those are wonderful suggestions and ...Thanks Kari. Those are wonderful suggestions and we shall use them at our next practice. My basses and tenors will love the "sumo" idea I am sure. We will let you know how it all turns out. KittyEmbro Thistle Singershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172176308443956079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002822574483945831.post-91511145822947345542012-02-29T15:37:35.785-05:002012-02-29T15:37:35.785-05:00Hi there!
Lovely to read your interesting thoughts...Hi there!<br />Lovely to read your interesting thoughts and comments on this. Your website is inspiring! I really like your image of the whale spout - perfect for feeling resonation at the top of the head. I use the 'siren' to encourage singers to feel where the sound should be placed. With the mouth open and relaxed, and the jaw floppy, take a quiet 'nnng' sound and slide up and down the register, as high as is comfortable. You'll feel an 'airiness' in the top of the head. It's essential not to push or try to 'create' sound as the sensation will feel 'stuck' in the throat. Practising on an 'oooo' vowel really helps as the larynx is in the best position for this vowel.<br />I completely agree that correct posture is key. I like to think of 'sumo wrestler' posture - long neck, chin down, shoulders relaxed, knees soft and unlocked, hips tucked in. Not 'parade ground', a trap into which so many singers fall. <br />A resource I refer to a lot in my coaching is the book 'The Performer's Voice' by Meribeth Bunch Dayme. I really recommend it if you don't know it - great for all voice users, not just singers.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts, keep it up! :-)<br /><br />KariKarihttp://www.karimoffatt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002822574483945831.post-33384407130231332192012-02-29T04:51:51.993-05:002012-02-29T04:51:51.993-05:00It's funny, cause I was just talking about thi...It's funny, cause I was just talking about this issue of mis-placed voices this weekend. I guess it's because you hear it so often now. We're going to have a lot of mute former pop stars in a few years.Colleenhttp://www.themagicbean.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com