> > The whole vowel modification system used in Italian opera was created > because it's not a problem to ITALIAN ears. But for English native speakers > it DOES make a big difference! If we hear 'lIve' or 'lEAve', it's all the > same, but not for you! Let's say someone is singing " I don't want to stay, > I want to leave" with the vowel in 'leave' modified, that will sound as > 'live', which is not exactly what was meant! >
James here....
The vowel modification system has nothing to do with the language but the physical properties of the vocal tract and acoustics. It does not matter which language you sing in, you must modify to some extent when singing above the staff.
james
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