I'm intellectually able to understand that I need to keep the >throat open and relaxed, but when trying to sing softer than a mezzo-forte, >tightening up is just what my particular instrument *does*. (This likely >explains why I would get vocally tired quickly when I practice, but it >doesn't explain why I don't when I perform.) Anybody have any insight or >suggestions that could help this? >
Hi Richard;
Knowing intellectually what's required isn't going to work for you unless you have taught your vocal muscles to do what you want them to do. This takes a LOT of training because a lot of the muscles in there are involuntary and will continue to do what is a remembered muscular activity. Working your voice in a new way seems to be what is needed. You should talk to your teacher about this and maybe come up with a new approach to your pianissimi.
Yours,
Alexa Wing _________________________________________________________________________
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