Finding the voice - 08/01/17 09:00 AM
Not sure how to do this and be fair. I'll try. Correct me if I fail, please.
First, not eight or ten years ago, I was intrigued by the promotion of a DVD series titled "Learn to Sing" by Per Bristo. I ordered the DVD set and was happy with the content.
To pass on one of Mr. Bristo's bits of instruction, first, know that the vocal chords produce the sound. Learn where they are and how they work to make sound -- air passing by, causing vibrations. Finding the voice is quite literally learning where they are and how to use them. Sounds simple, right?
The exercise as follows:
(1) Develop and practice an extended air flow, chords open, at rest, and creating no sound. Breathe in and out, mind resting on voice box. In and out, in and out...
(2) Now, on the exhale, sound the "ah," briefly, maybe to a two count, whatever, sound the note, "la" or "ah," keeping the count to yourself.
(3) At the end of the count, release the voice, return to silent air flow, without breaking the continuity of air flow. Produce the sound simply by engaging the voice box. Produce a three or four bar line to 3 or 4 count. Rest. Inhale.
Repeat. It sounds like, " ......ahh......ahh.....ahh......ahh.......rest......ahh....etc.
Feel the process. Make a mental note of where the voice was hiding, just in case you should call upon your self to find it again.
Interviewed, Lucian Pavarotti was being questioned on the subject of the diaphragm and its role in singing. Pavarotti's reply, "It's in the voice box."
First, not eight or ten years ago, I was intrigued by the promotion of a DVD series titled "Learn to Sing" by Per Bristo. I ordered the DVD set and was happy with the content.
To pass on one of Mr. Bristo's bits of instruction, first, know that the vocal chords produce the sound. Learn where they are and how they work to make sound -- air passing by, causing vibrations. Finding the voice is quite literally learning where they are and how to use them. Sounds simple, right?
The exercise as follows:
(1) Develop and practice an extended air flow, chords open, at rest, and creating no sound. Breathe in and out, mind resting on voice box. In and out, in and out...
(2) Now, on the exhale, sound the "ah," briefly, maybe to a two count, whatever, sound the note, "la" or "ah," keeping the count to yourself.
(3) At the end of the count, release the voice, return to silent air flow, without breaking the continuity of air flow. Produce the sound simply by engaging the voice box. Produce a three or four bar line to 3 or 4 count. Rest. Inhale.
Repeat. It sounds like, " ......ahh......ahh.....ahh......ahh.......rest......ahh....etc.
Feel the process. Make a mental note of where the voice was hiding, just in case you should call upon your self to find it again.
Interviewed, Lucian Pavarotti was being questioned on the subject of the diaphragm and its role in singing. Pavarotti's reply, "It's in the voice box."