Comments on: Using Hands For Singing and Speaking https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/ Vocal Coach • Singer • Speaker • Songwriter • Studio Producer • Podcaster Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:22:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 By: Judy https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1033 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:33:30 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1033 Too cool, Matt… so glad you could use this!

]]> By: Matt Stevens https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1034 Mon, 06 May 2013 18:32:46 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1034 Hey Mrs. Judy! The best one for me was the palms up by the waist with elbows back. I could feel the ribcage open up more and seemed to give me more confidence with notes I normally struggle with. I did find that at first there was too much confidence lol. Basically over shooting notes BUT with practice I'm sure I could learn how to tame it. With me not being able to move as fluidly as I used to with back issues and early arthritis this technique definitely helps.

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1041 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:22:31 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1041 Diane… very good insight, girl… yes, you need to practice the way you'll actually be performing. When I give vocal lessons, the first thing I ask when I want them to perform for me is what do they want to practice for. Will they be singing in the studio or live on stage, with instrument or without, with music stand or mic in hand, sitting or standing, with music or acapella, etc. ALSO: The actual nature of the venue matters, too, when it comes to the type of hand and body language. Hint… that'll be next post:)

]]> By: Diane https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1042 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:26:04 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1042 That's an interesting story on your other post. It seems like whatever way I'm used to singing, if I end up doing it different when performing, I feel lost– must be the muscle memory thing. For example, if I usually practice a song standing up, if I have to sing it sitting down I won't be as confident. Right now am working on a piano-voice song, and will have an accompanist but at home I sing while playing. So I need to make a recording of just the piano part, to practice with, otherwise I'll probably feel like I don't know what to do unless I'm playing the piano with it.

Judy, I appreciate knowing about how the hand position can make a difference– now when I stand to sing with the congregation at church, I've been thinking about putting my hands with palms back, and it does make a difference in posture and in singing 🙂

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1043 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:05:52 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1043 Oh Diane, you definitely use your hands for singing when playing guitar. If you do it right, your playing hands will cause you to straighten your back. You don't want to cause tension in your wrist or fingers, but a subtle intention to brace your ribcage open is all it will take to make your playing hands work for your voice.

This is so true, sometimes guitar players who sing well while playing on stage find it hard to sing in the studio. Check this post out if you haven't read it yet… http://blog.judyrodman.com/2010/01/why-studio-singing-is-hard-for-guitar.html

]]> By: Diane https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1044 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:22:20 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/using-hands-for-singing-and-speaking/#comment-1044 Wow, this is good to know! Usually I am singing while playing guitar– so can't choose much about how to use my hands. But I do have a song I'm working on that is accompanied by a pianist, and can experiment with these ideas for that one 🙂

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