I was actually asked to sing on the inhalation in a piece. OUCH. Didn't feel good. Fortunately, they cut it from the concert. <whew>
Christine Thomas, Mezzo Soprano
"I love to sing-a, about the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a!" ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Szymanski To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 8:36 PM Subject: RE: [vocalist] circular breathing
Just some quick thoughts. I am familiar with the circular breathing idea as it applies to wind instruments not singing, but since Craig seems to have actually done some version of it, I will keep openminded.
My real question would be: Why, (unless, as Craig mentions, a contemporary composer is asking for a special "effect" which allows absolutely NO possiblility of inhalation, however short - and we can start another thread about the sort of person who might require such a thing from a singer!)- Why would anyone need to adopt a special breathing technique for any other repertoire? Good organic breathing (using the "reflexive" properties of our natural breathing apparatus), well coordinated with appropriate onset and efficient regulation of the air for singing, covers every need I (or my many diverse students) has ever had.
Sharon Szymanski
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