Lisa>I've been exactly where you are, and all my problems stemmed from improper speaking techniques.
Mmm... but then you didn't fix your speaking techniques. According to your tips, you just barely talked. I notice, for example, that when I talk at a higher pitch it doesn't tire me at all.
No one knows what's really causing Mirko's problem: his speaking habits, his singing technique or the role itself, which may be pushing his voice beyond its limits.
BTW, I just remembered Seth Riggs talks about that in Singing for the Stars, page 84:
"Should you sing differently in rehearsal than you do in performance?
Yes, especially when learning something new. In rehearsals, all wise singers SAVE their voices- ,not in the sense that you only have just so much to give, but to keep your voice relaxed during a potentially stressful situation. REhearsals by nature are very demanding on a voice. It's stop-and-go as you learn notes, check pitches, work on blend, and everything else. This makes it very easy to fall back into old habits. Therefore, you should do what is called 'marking' your music- singing lightly or even dropping the high notes down an octave, until all the notes are learned and you know what's expected of you. Once you know where you are going with your voice, your neuromuscular system will be much more cooperative in helping you sing the right notes with the proper technique."
Hugs,
Caio
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