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From:  Domisosing@a...
Domisosing@a...
Date:  Fri Aug 3, 2001  4:41 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Re: Riggs/SLS (reply to Wim's question)


Hi Wim,

I'm not going to pretend to answer for Rocio, but I also know that she is in
LA this weekend and in the studio all next week, AND Mr. Randy is in LA with
Rocio at the SLSI camp........so that leaves me! stuck at home. ( violins )
Wim,
My guess here, is that you are expressing your opinion as to your choice in
aesthetic, ie. style. and then translating that as hearing someone's
technique.

In SLS, there are a few absolutes that we focus on in developing and
maintaining a healthy voice. These are in random order. 1) stabilize the
larynx 2) train the cords to stay "closed" from the top to the bottom of the
range 3) develop the passagi's so that the sound is seamless, no flipping, no
pulling, and no disconnecting.

No matter what style someone sings, these three things need to be in place in
order for them to maintain a healthy voice. Further, if they really want
freedom of expression, developing a solid technique is the best way to use
their voice to its full potential. Once the technique is mastered, we move
into style. The art of singing is to maintain a healthy vocal production,
while still being true to the demands of the genre one is singing in.

Hope this clarifies,
Mary Beth Felker
Seth Riggs Associate





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