I often talk about the importance of ‘balance’ in the voice. But what exactly does this entail? What we want is broadly this: that the various parameters/variables of the voice are present in appropriate measure, both relative to themselves, to each other, and for a particular voice. Balance: The Goldilocks Zone Brief reminder: to sing …
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Why is a little bit of knowledge so dangerous? To explain this point, I want to use an illustration I came across which I feel highlights the danger of a little knowledge very clearly. Here is a scientific journal study asking a specific question: Question: Is an individuals’ maximum bench press weight affected by doing …
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Reading time: 4-5 minutes Singing after illness or after bouts of vocal fatigue (especially when viruses, colds, sinus issues, mucous-heavy bugs have hit you) is a critical topic to consider. There is a certain amount you CANNOT do as you have to let an illness run its course. However, there are also things you can …
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EDIT: This was originally written in May 2012, and has been updated and re-dated in the wake of Chris Cornell’s tragic death on 17 May 2017.