In a message dated 4/14/2008 9:23:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ewheadley@... writes:

Hi George.....Could you give me a complete warmup procedure
including an exercises to extend my range ?


Ed, and other basses,

I wouldn't attempt to give a complete warm-up procedure, but I'd like to
mention something based on my own experience. Don't forget about the lower part
of your range. Often, when going through chorus warm-ups, the upper part of
the range is emphasized, along with doing transitions from falsetto down
through the normal chest voice range. While this is important and beneficial to
all
singers, I've found if I don't use the lower part of my range, and then
later in the rehearsal if a low D or E is called for, it may not be easily
available. Doing slides from the top of your range, down through the bottom,
ending
in a very relaxed "bubbly" growl at the very bottom is helpful for me. Work
on developing smooth transitions as you move through head voice down through
your range.

In quartet warm-ups, I do the high stuff with the other guys, then drop an
octave down to be sure my lower notes get some exercise as well.

Duane Johnson





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