i can't agree that all styles are a deviation from good technique. this notion assumes that there is an established 'good technique' from which to deviate. i believe that technique should be considered a method by which you accomplish a purpose. the value of a method should be judged on its effectiveness in obtaining the result.
the criteria by which that effectiveness would be judged will vary from singer to singer and from listener to listener.
within one style, there is always a debate as to which approach is best. to have the ability to sing in a variety of styles requires either a technique that generally fits everything or, what appears to being capable of switching techniques as one switches styles. it is my impression that sls fits the description of the former while jo estill's approach fits the description of the latter.
to any of the slsers, i would be curious to know how you go about varying from style to style (or do you?) with perhaps a detailed example.
thanks, mike
|
| |