This is the video we talked about in the lesson yesterday (6/21/2017), right? Great information. I have a lot of work to do, because my song has too many words! I'm stepping through the song, preparing for each vowel, and recording the results. The airy quality that your other student encountered on "Imagine all the PEOPLE" seems to be what I'm getting on "Life in Aliceville."
Yes (along with a couple others on the topic of diction that should be in my playlists)! But you're doing well with all of this. I love how hard you've been working at it. You're being mindful and really listening for the fine details, and I can hear the improvement. Keep at it.
I like to think of doing the pure vowel sounds first and adding the quick subtle constants next. Should have the same squeeze grip like sensations with the pure vowels sounds always right?
I think this is the solution to the problem I have with a lot of songs, but I'll ask my question anyway :). On many songs, I can sing them with exclusively vowel sounds (usually ah) with no problem at all. As soon as I add the consonants back in, my tone gets yodel-y around my break, where my pitch falls/slips. Is this also a symptom of what you're talking about? Thanks for the video - subscribed :).
Hi Karyn, this is great...thank you! I sing in an ensemble and sound like I'm behind the other singers some of the time. I find that my consonants get in the way of the vowels. Do you have any tips to tighten up sync in group singing that I can practice on my own? I'm the only alto in the group so I have to sing my harmony part against/with the other singers.
This might be a timing and phrasing issue, in addition to a rhythmic diction issue. I'm planning to record a video on the topic of timing and phrasing tomorrow (although it will depend on how I'm feeling, since I have a really nasty cough right now). In the meantime, you may find my videos on rhythmic diction (ruclips.net/video/ASmM_qqS4wA/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/k30uchE7EQc/видео.html) helpful.
I tend to loose all my air on the p's, k's and f's ... everything after sounds strained and breathy then... slowly working through it but enjoying the ride :D . thanks again !
Just so helpful and so important. Thank you as always.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
So enormously helpful! thanks x
This is the video we talked about in the lesson yesterday (6/21/2017), right? Great information.
I have a lot of work to do, because my song has too many words!
I'm stepping through the song, preparing for each vowel, and recording the results.
The airy quality that your other student encountered on "Imagine all the PEOPLE" seems to be what I'm getting on "Life in Aliceville."
Yes (along with a couple others on the topic of diction that should be in my playlists)! But you're doing well with all of this. I love how hard you've been working at it. You're being mindful and really listening for the fine details, and I can hear the improvement. Keep at it.
I like to think of doing the pure vowel sounds first and adding the quick subtle constants next. Should have the same squeeze grip like sensations with the pure vowels sounds always right?
Thank you!!!
Found this vid at the perfect time. Struggling with the phrase..."Paved Paradise. Put up a Parking lot". All those Ps...ugh.
what's that clicking sound every time she talks?
I think this is the solution to the problem I have with a lot of songs, but I'll ask my question anyway :). On many songs, I can sing them with exclusively vowel sounds (usually ah) with no problem at all. As soon as I add the consonants back in, my tone gets yodel-y around my break, where my pitch falls/slips. Is this also a symptom of what you're talking about? Thanks for the video - subscribed :).
Hi Karyn, this is great...thank you! I sing in an ensemble and sound like I'm behind the other singers some of the time. I find that my consonants get in the way of the vowels. Do you have any tips to tighten up sync in group singing that I can practice on my own? I'm the only alto in the group so I have to sing my harmony part against/with the other singers.
This might be a timing and phrasing issue, in addition to a rhythmic diction issue. I'm planning to record a video on the topic of timing and phrasing tomorrow (although it will depend on how I'm feeling, since I have a really nasty cough right now). In the meantime, you may find my videos on rhythmic diction (ruclips.net/video/ASmM_qqS4wA/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/k30uchE7EQc/видео.html) helpful.
helpful. thanks !
I tend to loose all my air on the p's, k's and f's ... everything after sounds strained and breathy then... slowly working through it but enjoying the ride :D . thanks again !
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