This is a Barbershop list dedicated to the art and practice of singing the low harmony [aka "The Foundation"] in 4-part Barbershop quartets and choruses. It is open to all Barbershop Bass singers and their coaches and directors. As hard as it may be, we will refrain from making fun of the Baritones [we really DO need them to make us sound better] and we'll concentrate on making Basses sing and sound better. Can we hear a low F, please? [grin]
At the Cardinal District contest last Friday, a quartet called Bold Venture took the stage, and to my surprise, the bass singer was none other than Kenny
Good stuff everyone! Way to help each other. Brian Beck's and Jim Dodge's email both earned a permanent place in my music binder. ... Even better you should
I'm with Jim Dodge - a perfect description of what happens. I studied with Joseph Klein way back there, and he was huge on "lift-drop." It's what I teach today
Breathing through the mouth is the proper way to breathe when singing. Breathing through the nose is what you do all day every day or you will die!! It is