In a message dated 4/6/2001 12:52:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
stjames@l... writes:
<< Fast scales that just touch on the highest note(s) are the way to extend
range. The ability to sustain these high notes comes with time and after
doing lots of scales. Trying to extend range by holding these high notes is
not the way to extend range. >>
james,
i whole-heartedly second your point. i would go on to paraphrase
richard miller in saying that developing agility is not only good for fast,
running note passages but, is also key to a good sostenuto. without the
freedom to sing fast scales, the freedom to sing sostenuto is not there
either. lastly, i think it is much easier to hit high notes your afraid of
and run away before they hit back.
mike
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