Comments on: Singing Soft Powerfully – Make Light Phrases Zing!

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:31:21 +0000

Oh Diane I SOO agree!! You might win American Idol with that kind of sonic ear thrashing, but music that we remember our lives by? I don't think so. I also believe the reason people over-sing is that they are not clear on what their voice's job is. I'll save that for another post:)

By: Diane Hurst

Diane Hurst — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:43:52 +0000

Was just listening to a song on the radio where I really enjoyed the soft quality of the singer's voice, and thought she put some great expression into it. Then she zoomed to the chorus and pulled out all her vocal power, and to me at least, it was just too much (but not for the people who put her on the radio). I think the strength in a soft tone is sometimes underestimated.

By: Embro Thistle Singers

Embro Thistle Singers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:26:26 +0000

It is a good reminder to all singers to work on the softer or quieter parts of a song. As we all know, we demand attention when we suddenly start to whisper. The same is true of a changing dynamic. It demands attention. I used to tell my singers, especially young ones that they had to think of that soft sound reaching the older person in the very back row who couldn't hear from one ear and was deaf in the other. Not only did it keep them focused on the back of the room, but helped with the projection of sound. Once supported with proper breath and posture the sound needs to be "thought" to the back. Even in studio work, the singer can visualize the auditorium and sing to that person in the back wanting to hear.
Kitty