There have been times when my voice just doesn't want to co-operate during those warmups. That 'break' between chest and middle voice is where I come undone, but the success rate is rising and I'm really hoping for everything to go smoothly today!
I've had a challenge learning my new Concone vocalise (ie: a tune with no lyrics, so I just sing 'ah' for each note). I'm enjoying this new melody, and have had to practice up my technique with 'staccatissimo'.
And I have a new song to learn!: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. It's nice to have something that's a little more contemporary after working on Handel (Where'ere You Walk).
I knew I'd heard this piece before and after some searching on You Tube I believe it's the Nat King Cole version I was vaguely familiar with. However, the exam piece has much less rubato, sounding more like this version sung by Vera Lynn.
Isn't it pretty? I love how Vera sings this. Her tone is amazing!
Getting sidetracked .. I just found out we share the same maiden name. I wonder if we're VERY distantly related? Just a thought. :)
Hoping you all have a lovely day, and there's a tune you're enjoying.
Until next time,
Catherine
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Oooh. Yes, Vera Lynne sounds amazing! And I learnt all about transitioning when Cait's voice *broke* It has taken years...& years...to settle & is really only just coming good again now. She had trouble moving between her upper & lower registers & certain notes on the border still given her a little trouble.
That transition zone sure it tricky! I'm trying to learn as much as I can through my trials with this so I can help others if I continue teaching singing myself. :)
I wish I could hear how Cait's progressing. I'm sure she's doing an amazing job! :)
I only have links to her choir as she stopped recording herself when she felt she sounded awful. lol Quite a dint to her ego. :)
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