Approach Range Wisely Nowadays, “singing” seems to have become a synonym of “high powerful notes”. But the reality is, that high notes are only a part of what good singing really is. After all, if that were the case, everyone who can just wail high notes could make it in the big leagues. However, good…
What is Vocal Timbre and How Can You Change It? Vocal timbre is another phrase that aligns similarly to the THROGA dimension of Tone, which is your own unique sound when singing. It is often described as the quality of tone utilizing complex overtones, or sound waves, giving that unique “something” that is sometimes called…
Breathing Exercise Do you ever take a deep breath, but then feel like there’s very little air when singing? If that sounds familiar, check out this breathing exercise that will help visualize your inhalation and exhalation process. AUTHOR: AMI GENT
Vocal Registers Explained All singers know of vocal registers. But, how many are there really? This is a heavily debated topic in the world of singing, and the answer can become quite complex. But the simple way to define and explain the vocal registers is to tie them to the actual actions and position of…
5 Practice Tips for the Busy Singer As singers we’re busy. There’s always so much to do. Not enough hours in the day to get to everything. Does that sound familiar? There are some ways to make sure you get to train your voice on a daily basis, even if you have a hectic schedule,…
When Being Technical Is Too Much Have you ever heard of formants? Maybe cricothyroid? How about the quadratus lumborum? If you are into singing and have picked up any good book on singing (Including the Throga: 7 Dimensions of Singing Book), you may know that all those terms have some relationship with each other, and…
Watch Your Tone Have you ever wondered how to get the right “feeling” into your song? Feeling is portrayed in the dimension of TONE. Recently, while working with a group of young actors/singers we did workshops on portraying our feelings and emotions with tone. The kids soon discovered that some emotions were easier to recognize…
It’s All About Practice Practice, practice, practice. You may have heard this so many times, you’re probably sick of it! It’s not limited to singing or music, and it can be used with other terms, but the fact of the matter is that it’s all around us, and it’s very, very important. What is practice,…
How Do I Know Where to Breathe? As a teacher, I often observe students struggling with where to breathe within the phrasing of a song. This can be further complicated when a student is unable to identify where the artist they are listening to is breathing. Not being able to hear the breath in recordings…
Singing Lessons For Children (Part 2) Your child has shown an interest in singing, and you’re wondering if you should sign them up for lessons. You probably have many questions and concerns about what voice lessons would look like for children. Singing lessons for kids 5 and over, although structured, will have a bit of…