Date sent: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:19:39 EST
Subject: Re: Rock'n'Roll Singer
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 01/23/2000 10:40:45 AM Central Standard Time,
beatleboot-at-hotmail.com writes:

<< I've only just joined the list - so if my question is a bit off topic or
something then please excuse me! I say that because most of the messages
seem to be with reference to opera / classical style singing. However with
the wealth of vocal knowledge in this group I'm hoping someone will be able
to help me out! >>

No, your question is totally in keeping with the study of singing, which is
what this list is supposed to be about!!

<< Firstly when I'm trying to sing in a high note I can't get any clarity. I
can reach the note with respect to its tone, however it sounds like there is
a lot of air just slipping out that doesn't seem to be part of any
vibration. Like a sort of hissing sound but coming from the back of my
throat.

Also after about 3 minutes of singing I get an intense tickling at the back
of my throat and the after that can't continue. I just start coughing. >>

Richard, are you studying voice with anyone? Even though you may not be
singing classical music, good breathing is good breathing. I would get with
someone and make sure that you are not "singing from your throat" but instead
keeping your throat relaxed and using a good support mechanism. Dr. Diane
posted wisely on this topic!!


Chris Thomas
Mezzo-Soprano
Wauwatosa, WI

"I love to sing-a, about the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a"