by Michael Mayer | Apr 12, 2011 | Q&A, Registers, Resonance Line Up
Hello! I took voice lessons for about 5 years…I had a 2 1/2- 3 octave range..was told I was a lyric soprano. I always wanted to sing operatically..I was told the difference is creating a more round sound. How does one accomplish this? Also I have a very hard...
by Michael Mayer | Jan 19, 2011 | Balanced Function, High Notes, Passaggio, Q&A, Registers, Spreading, Vowel Modification
I know there are a few different opinions on vowel modification for classical singers. One: to indeed change the vowel toward (UH or OE) when ascending the scale. or Two: to not change the vowel but adjust the space or shape of the resonators but still think the pure...
by Michael Mayer | Oct 27, 2010 | Bass Voice, Connection, Fach, Q&A, Registers
First of all, thanks for the information you’ve provided on your site. It’s very informative on the “why”s of vocal technique. Can bass singers (especially a basso profundo like me) sing and sustain the tenor range in full voice in a healthy...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 27, 2010 | Glottis, Passaggio, Q&A, Registers
I am curious about the idea of register balancing. After reading your e-mail, this concept seems all the more important. It seems to me, that after practicing the descending [u], my voice feels more flexible, lighter, and crisper. Of course there maybe is another...
by Michael Mayer | Sep 13, 2010 | Messa di voce, Passaggio, Q&A, Registers
I read the answer to my question about the passagio, and it was extremely informative. I would also like to thank you for simply taking the time to reply to my questions and provide thoughtful answers. It took me some time to reply to your e-mail because I was...
by Michael Mayer | Mar 25, 2010 | Balanced Function, Falsetto, Q&A, Registers
What do you think about the approach of separating falsetto and chest muscles and then when they are strong enough, coordinate them? I have come across threads in the forum at classical-singer.com and it seems like a few active people there advocate that. For example:...