Gentlemen: I have been a barbershop singer for 30 years. I recently found something I want to share with everyone. We all hear about opening up resonators...
Hey George, Bill Rasasly(SP) (yes I misspelled name), but he is our directer in Raleigh. He is former a full time emploee for the society. He is alway getting...
What do you guys think about it. And can you also tell me the basics to improving a better quality bass? [Non-text portions of this message have been...
It's hard to give a single hard-and-fast rule. Short of actually hiring a voice coach, I'd list a few possibilities, some of which may apply to you, some not: ...
... to improving a better quality bass? ... Barbershop assembly. Mostly just do what you must do to get a good sound no matter WHAT your part. A year ago I...
Tom in Cincy had some GREAT ways to check on yourself, but the one below was my favorite. Years ago I sang baritone in the Dealer's Choice ('73 Champs)....
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Many years ago I wrote the Baritone's Oath - If I can find it I'll post it. But the Bass's job is easy: Sing it on pitch, and if the lead can't stay with you,...
O.K., guys, I've only been singing with the Portland Downeasters for three years and I would like to know who you can recommend in my area as a very good BASS...
Ed, one method I've seen used successfully in choruses is small group coaching. Have an experienced singer listen to 3-4 basses at a time, and work toward the...
I could use any kind of coach!! I tend to sing all 4 parts if I get the chance! Getting in a quartet ( don't care how bad your group is) can get quartet...
Ed, et al, This article appeared in the Harmonizer a few years ago. Lots of good pointers here. Jim ... Jim Dodge Director-Portsmouth (NH) Yankee Clipper...
Thanks Jim, In a message dated 9/8/2008 11:34:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jamesdodge@... writes: Ed, et al, This article appeared in the Harmonizer...
Hi Edward: Well, I agree with you on the fact that so many of these books are too darn hard to read. That's why I wrote my own - it's with Hal Leonard now for...
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Hi Brian, Hope all is well. I had heard recently that you were publishing a book on vocal technique... and I was thrilled to hear the news. In fact, I've been...
Gentlemen: Just a few little tips to being a better bass singer. With us and all other parts the name of the game is resonance.When we sing with full...
Thanks for the tip.. I'll try it! Steve Skolnick Bass, Voices of Gotham Chorus Hell's Kitchen, NY Chapter of the BHS [Non-text portions of this message have...
After more reading and studying, I found another interesting fact. As good bass singers, we all have that little bump that sticks out our necks nicknamed the...
It's amazing. my vocal coach (when I was 6 - I'm 43 now) told me the same thing - and that was for Opera training. She said pretend that you are swallowing a...
One of my past directors has always used this phrase: Singing is 99% mental. Yes, we always have to sing smart and keep our mental game on. however, about...
Had choral director say approximately same thing 16-18 years ago! NO matter where I am in my range, I try to go through top of head as much as possible. I find...
Hello everybody, I found this forum several months ago and I found some great stuff on it so I decided to join. It's REALLY tough to find any info on the lower...
... welcome to the group. there are plenty of basses here to swap stories and tips with anytime you're ready. KTWWS! & HTW! Christopher Bass, Surfside Chorus,...
Welcome.... As a female bass singer with a fairly low speaking register (Yes Sir, how can we help you today ..snicker) but only owning a low C, may I just say...
David, One trick that you may want to use to increase the low end of your range is by increasing the low end of your falsetto. Start in your falsetto range and...
David, I call the C 2 below middle C my middle C! Sorry, couldn't resist. I like the other suggestion and I'll try that myself. Another is doing a reverse...
David, I call the C 2 below middle C my middle C! Sorry, couldn't resist. I like the other suggestion and I'll try that myself. Another is doing a reverse...
Hi all: Brian Beck here, voice teacher to the stars (OK, maybe not stars, but two or three quartets I've sung with, all of whom were at least in the Top Ten)....
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Im just curious, I can sing ok, some say great, but I really prefer to sing LOW BASS. How do I know if i am actually meant to be a Bass or not?? SHould I post...
A great bass doesn't necessarily sing very low. Lots of basses try for really low and just give gutteral instead. That low bass sound can stand out and take...
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