--- In vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com, Greypins@a... wrote:
> i have to say, i don't understand your thinking here, as well some > others that might agree with you. low notes are the easiest until they get > lower than where one speaks. it is the same machine. if you think low > notes are harder than talking low then, the way you are singing is worse than > the way you are talking. > > is it that you are afraid that if you get out of a 'mix', you won't > remember where you put it? (why not leave a trail of breadcrumbs?) i > don't get it. > > mike >
No. I am suggesting that EVERY note needs a balance of chest voice and head voice in order for the tone to be optimum. Most people don't use their head voice when they speak, therefore, telling them to just use their speaking voice at it's "natural range" often means that they eliminate a vital part of their tone - the headvoice. Spoken in different terminology, the cricothyroids need to be active - even if in only the smallest way - in the lowest performing notes, just as the arytenoids need to be active - even if in only the smallest way - in the highest performing notes. The middle of the range should be more of an even mix between the two muscle groups. So, I guess I am suggesting the singer should try to never actually leave the "mix."
I hope I have explained this idea better - even if you don't agree with it.
John
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