Lesson 8 19th November 2014
We focused on Folk music today, learning about what things make a song Folk. I've found this session useful especially because I was unaware of what Folk music actually is. Folk music consists of messages and has passed on through generations (Oral tradition). Generally, it is easy songs and melodies and the reason for this is so that young children as well as people, can easily sing the song. I find Folk music personally, an entertaining and gathering type of music. What also makes up Folk music is the guitar.
What I have learnt today:
A new technique of opening the back of the throat, is by holding your nose whilst singing notes. After having done this exercise I felt that the back of my throat was vibrating and opening. This made me feel comfortable in singing as I felt that I could sing anything. Another exercise we did was singing vowels 'e' and 'u' with the piano. I've learnt that we can sing the same vowels with opening or closing mouth. This made me realize how effect vowels are and how sometimes I struggle with singing clear vowels.
What I have been practicing:
My aim for singing is to be able to have a strong voice even when singing high notes. Through the sessions, I have been able to learn different warm ups and practices which I can try for myself such as for instance, maintain a relaxed but straight back when singing high notes, singing 'z' sound throughout a song furthermore, I have been observing when I sing high notes, how my jaws become tensed, which is why I have been practicing to relax and sing not through my voice. A song which I initially found difficult to sing in the chorus: 'leave the light on' by Beth Hart. Through these practices, I am now being able to sing the notes more comfortably.
My aim next week:
- Singing 'z' throughout a song
- Singing 'a' through chords
- Holding nose and singing vowels
- Making appropriate posture when singing high notes
- Practice singing with piano
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