Tips for Singers

Dear all,

An interesting article on singing technique and singing work tips.  Not all will be relevant but a lot of the technique we do in lessons is summarised quire nicely.

http://cameronburnsconductor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/a-singers-survival-guide.html?m=1

Enjoy

Charlotte

Programme about ‘Danny Boy’ Folk Song:

Warning: Some adult themes in programme

Dear All,

if you are currently learning Danny boy or just know and love the song, this programme is very interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03hdsbk/Danny_Boy_The_Ballad_That_Bewitched_the_World/

There is a great clip of Harry Belafonte singing Danny boy in here, watch his breathing, low abdominal recoil. Perfect. That is what you are aiming for. There are other videos of him on youtube that show this a bit more clearly.

Happy Singing

Charlotte

Backing tracks and sheet music

Dear all,

Here are links to websites for backing tracks and sheet music:

Classical and Musical Theatre

http://www.youraccompanist.com/piano-accompaniments/genre

http://www.pianotracksformusicals.com/

http://www.mp3accompanist.com/

http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/

http://www.musicroom.com/

http://www.greatscores.com/

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/

Pop and contemporary

As above plus:

http://www.karaoke-version.co.uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/b/?ie=UTF8&node=77197031&tag=googhydr-21&hvadid=16131657230&ref=pd_sl_15rjexdaeb_b

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/

Happy singing

Charlotte

 

Contemporary and pop singers

Dear all,

For those of you interested in pop or contemporary styles of singing, have a look at The Sing Thing website. There are alternative vocal exercises to the Fun n’ Funky CD to download as well.

http://www.thesingthing.com/articles.html

http://www.thesingthing.com/exercises.html

Happy Singing

Charlotte

Fun n’Funky Cd’s

Dear all,

Most of you have the Fun n’ funky cd of voice exercises. If you don’t then please follow the link below to get them. Click on Mp3’s if you prefer to download them.

http://www.funkynfun.com/

Here is a link to the blog of Kim Chandler who has made the CD and it has some interesting video clips regarding exercises and techniques as well as articles.

http://www.kimchandler.com/blog/

Happy Singing

Charlotte

Music moves beyond the stage

Dear all,

A really interesting and important article which shows how the power of art can influence social change:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26936950

Happy reading

Charlotte

Music Theory and Music History Videos presented by Howard Goodall

Hello,

These are programmes presented by Howard Goodall which will help you understand the structure of music. There are DVD and books of his available from Amazon and other retailers and they are really worth getting. He also composes music and has written some great stuff.

1) Melody

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04097wg

2) Rhythm

3)Harmony

4) Musical Big Bang: Notation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2T4boK2FE

5) Musical Big Bang: Equal temperament

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkArVdlqqg0

6)Musical Big Bang: Opera

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htCixbDfgDU

7)Musical Big Bang:The Piano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBSwKLnG8VQ

8)Musical Big Bang Recorded music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ZRhAqga_Q

9) Twentieth century greats: The Beatles

10)Twentieth Century Greats: Bernard Hermann

11)Twentieth Century Greats:Leonard Bernstein

12)Twentieth century classics: Cole Porter

13) History of music: The age of discovery

14)History of music: The age of invention

15)History of music:The age of elegance

16)History of music:The age of tragedy

17)History of music: The age of rebellion

Happy learning

Charlotte

 

Musical Theatre Videos

Dear all,

Here are some amazing video links to the wonderful composer Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd) giving a masterclass with students on songs from musicals he has written. The music and themes are sophisticated and subtle, moody and moving.They show the level of thought and imagination as well as musical skills that go into composing a work. Watch the faces and bodies for technique, stage presence and emotion and use of technique too. Food for thought on performing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PVwQQ_U30Ihttp:

This one above is an exercise and example of speed breathing and control!!! The woman in the colourful jumper is amazing, watch Sondheim’s face.

Here is a contemporary interpretation of ‘Send in Clowns’ by Ruthie Henshall and one which is spoken by Judi Dench. Again, think about stage presence, setting the scene, physicality, text, technique. Totally different, are they equally moving?

 

Happy Singing and thinking!!!! Leave comments

Charlotte

Interesting programme

Dear all,

Here is the link to a very interesting programme on 18th century music. It looks like a great mini series:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04097wg/Rule_Britannia!_Music_Mischief_and_Morals_in_the_18th_Century_Episode_1/

If you are interested in finding out more about the pieces played in the programme, then please follow the link below and explore the pieces further.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04097wg

Happy watching

Charlotte