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Dear Jeff, Its too soon to tell but I think this video just saved my self esteem when I sing Eucharistca this Sunday. The word "lilies" begins right on my break point. If I imagine it as "lullies" I can get through it. I am going to try it. Thank God! I came upon this video by chance. Otherwise, I am told I have a "beautiful instrument." What is the use of that if I can't play it effectively. Thank you dearly.
i realized my biggest weakness is the Ee sound. I have amazing range with all the other vowels. I kept breaking into that skidding breathy sound during warm up. my history as a singer never included much warm ups if it did I always warmed up with he easy vowel sounds. I came to the stark realization that my voice is weak in certain areas because I never practiced the Ee vowel. so today I tried seeing how how I could with just the Ee sound. I was devastated to hear how weak my Ees were! I'm breaking really early on. I've been singing since I was a kid, untrained somewhat and never realized that about myself til now. I have something new to practice. thank you I will be following you!
Jeff Rolka thank you so much Jeff. The test I did was to do a siron with Ee. It's so hard to do that without breaking. my chest and head have perfect connection with all the other sounds just not Ee. Practice makes perfect thanks again. I'll check out more of your work!
Hi mr.Jeff, changing from ee to oo seems that my voice doesnt break at all..is it possible?my break is somewhere between E4-F4. Also my C5 sounds hooty (more towards a mix falsetto sound) and without roundness or power,how did the classical tenors add weight on a C5?did they drag the weight gradually or did they compressed a lot up there in order to create a good adduction?
It's about balance. Balance in phonation is power. Also, above the secondo passaggio the difference between the internal vesus external sound of our voices is quite dramatic. It may still sound hooty in your head, but be quite natural sounding to listeners. Try recording yourself to see if that's the case. If not, continue to work towards balance of phonation. Best! Jeff
Amazing videos! Really, the best! So if F4 is your secondo passaggio, then your first is at C4? Where your speaking chest voice will flip into the mixed voice. According to Richard Miller F4 is for either a dramatic tenor or a light baritone, depends on the timbre. Your voice sounds light and lyric. But I don't think we are speaking about the same passaggio concept. All the best!
I agree with everything you're saying, with the exception that I generally feel my secondo passaggio to be more on the high side of f, more f#. Conceptually, you are correct, that at the primo passaggio, c4 for tenor robusto, one's voice enters the zona di passaggio (mix range) but most vocalists don't experience it as a 'flip'. That being said, individual experiences may vary. Great comment! Thank you! Jeff
Thank You for the vocal instruction. I need it, and am very grateful for it.
Wow quickest response time ever! You're the best Jeff.
You're welcome! Enjoy!
Jeff
This is truly valuable stuff Jeff, beautifully demonstrated and explained, many thanks
Thank you! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! I hope you enjoy the channel!
Best,
Jeff
wow that helped immediately. I was able to sing several seamless ones with that vowel modification instantly.
You all probably dont care at all but does someone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?
I somehow lost my login password. I would love any tips you can give me!
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Dear Jeff,
Its too soon to tell but I think this video just saved my self esteem when I sing Eucharistca this Sunday. The word "lilies" begins right on my break point. If I imagine it as "lullies" I can get through it. I am going to try it. Thank God! I came upon this video by chance. Otherwise, I am told I have a "beautiful instrument." What is the use of that if I can't play it effectively. Thank you dearly.
i realized my biggest weakness is the Ee sound. I have amazing range with all the other vowels. I kept breaking into that skidding breathy sound during warm up. my history as a singer never included much warm ups if it did I always warmed up with he easy vowel sounds. I came to the stark realization that my voice is weak in certain areas because I never practiced the Ee vowel. so today I tried seeing how how I could with just the Ee sound. I was devastated to hear how weak my Ees were! I'm breaking really early on. I've been singing since I was a kid, untrained somewhat and never realized that about myself til now. I have something new to practice. thank you I will be following you!
Great work and great observations! I look forward to hearing more on your progress with the 'ee' vowel.
Best!
Jeff
Jeff Rolka thank you so much Jeff. The test I did was to do a siron with Ee. It's so hard to do that without breaking. my chest and head have perfect connection with all the other sounds just not Ee. Practice makes perfect thanks again. I'll check out more of your work!
Hey man i have the same problem! Care to tell me how you're doing? Any tips?
Hi mr.Jeff, changing from ee to oo seems that my voice doesnt break at all..is it possible?my break is somewhere between E4-F4. Also my C5 sounds hooty (more towards a mix falsetto sound) and without roundness or power,how did the classical tenors add weight on a C5?did they drag the weight gradually or did they compressed a lot up there in order to create a good adduction?
It's about balance. Balance in phonation is power. Also, above the secondo passaggio the difference between the internal vesus external sound of our voices is quite dramatic. It may still sound hooty in your head, but be quite natural sounding to listeners. Try recording yourself to see if that's the case. If not, continue to work towards balance of phonation.
Best!
Jeff
Amazing videos! Really, the best! So if F4 is your secondo passaggio, then your first is at C4? Where your speaking chest voice will flip into the mixed voice. According to Richard Miller F4 is for either a dramatic tenor or a light baritone, depends on the timbre. Your voice sounds light and lyric. But I don't think we are speaking about the same passaggio concept.
All the best!
I agree with everything you're saying, with the exception that I generally feel my secondo passaggio to be more on the high side of f, more f#.
Conceptually, you are correct, that at the primo passaggio, c4 for tenor robusto, one's voice enters the zona di passaggio (mix range) but most vocalists don't experience it as a 'flip'. That being said, individual experiences may vary.
Great comment! Thank you!
Jeff
What is this sequencer thing you mentioned? How do I find it?
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