Jodie,
I have found that correct placement, as well as abscence of tension, helps
those transitions. For beginners, the transition from head to chest is
often easier and more relaxed. However, sometimes breath connection is
better in acsending passages.
Sometimes making really forward sounds, like [i] or nasal sounds eases the
transition. Then you can carry that feeling over to the regular vowels.
Also, an even flow of breath is key. I've seen many students slow or stop
the air when anticipating a register change. When students anticipate that
change, they often do things to try to control it - like grab in the throat
or stop the air. If that is the case, try things that are not singing, like
lip trills or ghostie sounds. It can be very freeing.
Also, vowels really only modify at and above the passagio. But not as much
as you would think. The basic things like air flow and placement will help
you more I think.
Hope that helps,
Jean Marie
>From: Jodie Bean <bean2871_2000@y...>
>Reply-To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
>To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [vocalist] I know this was addressed before, but...
>Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 18:05:26 -0800 (PST)
>
>
>Hello group!
>
>I know this was addressed sometime before, but I am having great difficulty
>in this and I know I am not the only one. The chest to head and head to
>chest transition is causing me some frustration. I have talked with my
>voice teacher about tactics to try with my thinking, but as for technical
>things to try, I sing do-sol up scales to try and smooth the transition and
>I have one Ravel vocalise. I don't know if I am doing things wrong, or my
>thinking is not correct. Are there any suggestions for other exercises that
>have helped with others in the past or now, or any vocalises anyone can
>recommend? Also, does vowel modification help with singing in the head
>voice?
>
>Thanks!
>Jodie
>
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