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Singing Health and Happiness
Continued from previous post... the U.K. is still a nation of committed singers, boasting more amateur choirs, opera and musical theatre societies than any other country in Europe. Those who want to sing can find the opportunity - even if they are a bit rusty and in need of a touch of polish before throwing themselves into the vocal deep end!
Sound familiar? Take heart- help is just around the corner! Remember this: we are all born singers! Most people assume that the speaking voice comes first and then we build a singing voice on top of it. The reverse is true- singing comes first and then we learn to speak.
A baby lies on her back making a variety of vowel sounds- ohs, oohs, ahs, eehs etc. She plays with the intensity of the sound, a bit softer, a bit louder and sometimes a hell of a lot louder! She explores a variety of different notes and pitches. As the weeks pass by she moves her tongue, lips and jaw in a greater variety of ways and begins to form consonants. At first the sounds are quite random and are only repeated "accidently". Soon she finds herself repeating more and more of the "accidental" sound patterns and her voice becomes increasingly melodious and under her control.
The pattern of a baby's vocal development is remarkably similar to the vocal awareness exercises that a singer or actor will go through during training. However you do not have to go to Drama or Music School to develop your voice. Everyone has a "body memory" of that original vocal exploration. All you have to do is tap into it!
Continued in next post...
