In a message dated 10/10/2001 11:35:13 AM Central Daylight Time, leskayc@a... writes: leskayc@a... writes:
> > As a mezzo with a fairly comfortable upper range, I don't see the point of > > whistle tones. I would NEVER need to go above high C... so, why would I > > want > > to spend time practicing something that I would never use? > > > > > > I have had this exact same thought, and I am a soprano. But did I read > somewhere that being able to access this register strengthened the register > below it? I have a high, light voice, and can't get into the whistle to > save > my life!!! >
The point of negotiating this part of the voice in vocalises (at least) is that it indicates the register underneath it is more balanced.
Randy Buescher
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