Sunday, September 29, 2013

Shalayna LS 9.25


In this week’s lesson, I struggled with getting the e vowel forward.  I was frustrated after many vocalizes on e, but I tried to remain positive. I constantly told myself, out loud, that I can do it and try again.  I was able to error detect my jaw tightening up. I was too focused on trying to get the technique right. I noticed when I did one of the exercises faster I was freer than when we slowed the exercise down.
 I enjoyed working with Thomas this week. He helped me achieve better placement with the e vowel. I noticed my tongue was too far back, making the sound go back as well. While singing my piece, he helped me realize my mouth needed to be open more when I was singing. My lips were to close together, and again; the sound was still not coming forward. Once I opened my mouth more, singing became more enjoyable, and it just felt better. I don’t know why I hold back. I think the size of my voice overwhelms me and that makes me want to pull back.
 Lastly, Thomas helped me with noticing that my jaw moves outward when I sing and it should be down and back. When I changed my jaw position, hitting the high notes felt more graceful and comfortable.


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