Jennifer wrote:
> I have found that different people find different things challenging. For
> example, I have a friend who sings amazing coloratura like it's no problem
> at all, and for her it isn't. For me, the same arias would be extremely
> challenging (at least to make them sound as good as she does :o).
I have to agree with Jennifer, and will also add that her friend who
finds coloratura easy may find floated high pianissimos a REAL challenge
instead! :). Some lighter flexible voices find sustained lines difficult,
and vice versa. Some people also have a gift with languages and learn words
fast. Others memorize within minutes. That's how life is I guess.... we're
all so different.
Challenging rep can be good and bad for the voice. Usually a little
challenge is always a good thing, however, if undue tensions are caused by
trying to sing too high, or too loud, or too fast (or whatever it be), then
it is probably a sign to put the piece away for a while. Also, learning a
challenging piece, putting it away and taking it out again in 3 months is
also a neat thing... I have found that this is a great way to learn
difficult music.
just some thoughts
Fiona
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