It's been a tricky day in Lovelassland and it doesn't feel right to bleat on at length about the whys and wherefores of opera today. But it is an opportunity to think about what's important. Just over two weeks ago, we started this journey together and we've taken a bitesize look at various aspects of …
Day 9: Wait for the drop
A week ago, we started on our breathing journey. We looked at a basic 'out-breath'. We began with an explosive breath out while in a yoga cat, pulling our belly buttons through to our spines before translating this to a standing position. Today, we can finally breathe in! I guess the natural order would be …
Day 8: Taking it down a notch
At the weekend, I was marking an aria, trying to keep it down while Mr Lovelass (Nobby) was checking some emails. Afterwards, he said: "That was nice. I like it when you sing like that." Well, tiptoeing over a melody under my breath isn't going to get me heard in an opera house but it …
Feeling thoughtful
Today's the second Friday since starting the #sfh blog. Last week I wrapped up with a Facebook live so wanted to do the same but was really struggling to think of a topic. Every other day, a subject has come naturally but today it felt forced and manufactured. When I was studying at the Associated …
Day 7: Ping-a-ling
I'm honoured that people are reading/watching the #sfh blog/vlog and grateful for all the feedback and questions. Today, I'm attempting to shed some light on how opera singers sing so loud. It's not just a question of sheer volume - opera singers are not miked or amplified so it's about producing the right tone and …
Day 6: My type on paper
You're all being very studious and trying out the tips I'm giving you so I thought it was time we took a closer look at your own voices. Today, I'm back at the piano with an explanation of the six main voice types in opera, as well as approximate vocal ranges (i.e. lowest and highest …
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