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From:  Gina <classicalsinger@e...>
Gina <classicalsinger@e...>
Date:  Fri Jan 26, 2001  4:22 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] SLS- help!!!


Mike,
I know how you feel. There are so many coloratura arias I would love to
sing and I have the notes, but the tessitua is not for me. It's like an
ill fitting garment. Hang in there, I'm sure that there are many in
your voice type that you will enjoy.

Gina


> i am well acquainted with the practice of vowel modulation. i
> think
> the difficulty in using this range is, as you say, i am a low baritone
> and,
> just because i can 'ring and run' the notes it doesn't mean i can
> sustain
> them. i have to confess, i do not like to be limited in any way so,
> i'm
> trying to see how many ranges and styles i can get away with. i'm
> not
> convinced i can't do it, however, i realize it is likely to be found
> on the
> outer limits of my abilities (dammit!). thanks for your response.



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