Chapter summary: This chapter is about the first invention: simply speaking simply. Learning to speak clearly means to free the voice from entanglements. To reach this goal, there are five phases set to [ni] [ne] [na] [no] [nu]. The first is to speak as one normally would; "vernacular speaking." The second is to speak with projection. Essentially, this is like a voice would sound if one was addressing a person on the other side of the room. The third is speaking with line, which essentially means legato-ising one's speech. This phase helps establish a constant, continuous sound. The fourth phase is speaking with line and rhythm on pitch. The starting pitches are determined by one's normal speaking voice range, and the exercise is conducted jumps of at least a third. The fifth is refining the vowels. This refinement goes beyond the way we normally speak. The last part of the chapter addresses the issue of the root of the tongue. Where the root of the tongue is often used to assist in closing the vocal folds (frog-like neck action), ensuring that this does not happen assists the voice in becoming more free.
Key points: The journey to singing from speaking is better when broken down into phases. This process is helpful in freeing the voice of entanglements.
Key terms: simply speaking simply, entanglements
Making connections: these exercises would be helpful in my practice. I often get entangled using muscles for singing that shouldn't. Additionally, I sometimes don't use the muscles I should.
No comments:
Post a Comment